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Head-to-head · Network Discovery Software

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper vs Infoblox Network Insight

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper #3 in Network Discovery Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SolarWinds
Infoblox Network Insight #8 in Network Discovery Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Infoblox

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper leads on 0 checks, Infoblox Network Insight on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
  • Most featuresInfoblox Network Insight · 3 of 4

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper scores higher on our rubric for network discovery software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is the better fit for straightforward automated topology diagrams. Infoblox Network Insight is the better fit for enterprise switch-port and IP network visibility.

  • SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper fits best

    Straightforward automated topology diagrams

  • Infoblox Network Insight fits best

    Enterprise switch-port and IP network visibility

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Side by side

Feature SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Infoblox Network Insight 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Network Discovery Software #8 in Network Discovery Software
Best for Straightforward automated topology diagrams Enterprise switch-port and IP network visibility
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 0/4 · Infoblox Network Insight 3/4
Topology mapping Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Asset inventory Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled discovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SNMP discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Discovery method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Network scope Not checked yet Enterprise
Discovered asset limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automated discovery with scheduled scans and topology-change detection
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 mapping with dependency visualization
  • Exports maps to Visio, PDF, PNG, and Orion Network Atlas
  • Recurring Layer 2/3 discovery with end-host and IP inventory
  • VLAN, VXLAN, connectivity and switch-port visibility
  • Discrepancy reporting, unmanaged-device discovery and port control
Cons
  • Paid license starts at $1,977 with no free plan
  • On-premises deployment requires installation on a dedicated server
  • A single listed plan provides limited pricing-tier choice
  • Enterprise-focused scope limits accessibility for smaller organizations
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Physical or software appliance delivery may require planning
Our verdict

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is network mapping software for IT teams managing LAN and WAN environments. It automatically discovers devices and connections through SNMP, WMI, LLDP, Cisco Discovery Protocol, VMware Management, ICMP…

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Infoblox Network Insight is designed for enterprise network, infrastructure and security teams managing complex on-premises, branch and distributed environments. It discovers Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices, end hosts, IP addresses,…

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  1. SolarWinds Network Topology MapperNetwork Discovery Software 9.114-day trial
  2. Infoblox Network InsightNetwork Discovery Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper — where it wins

    • Automated discovery with scheduled scans and topology-change detection
    • Layer 2 and Layer 3 mapping with dependency visualization
    • Exports maps to Visio, PDF, PNG, and Orion Network Atlas

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid license starts at $1,977 with no free plan
    • On-premises deployment requires installation on a dedicated server
    • A single listed plan provides limited pricing-tier choice
  • Infoblox Network Insight — where it wins

    • Recurring Layer 2/3 discovery with end-host and IP inventory
    • VLAN, VXLAN, connectivity and switch-port visibility
    • Discrepancy reporting, unmanaged-device discovery and port control

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise-focused scope limits accessibility for smaller organizations
    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
    • Physical or software appliance delivery may require planning
  • SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper9.1/10 · 14-day trial

    A focused on-premises mapper for automated Layer 2/3 topology diagrams.

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  • Infoblox Network Insight8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused choice for enterprise teams needing switch-port and IP visibility.

    Visit InfobloxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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