Head-to-head · Network Mapping Software
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper vs Intermapper
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper leads on 0 checks, Intermapper on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 8.3/10
- Free planonly Intermapper
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper · 1 of 2
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper scores higher on our rubric for network mapping software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Intermapper offers free plan; SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper doesn't.
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is the better fit for organizations needing established automated topology mapping. Intermapper is the better fit for teams wanting free, self-hosted visual network monitoring.
- SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper fits best
Organizations needing established automated topology mapping
- Intermapper fits best
Teams wanting free, self-hosted visual network monitoring
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Side by side
| Feature | SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Intermapper 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Network Mapping Software | #7 in Network Mapping Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing established automated topology mapping | Teams wanting free, self-hosted visual network monitoring |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 1/2 · Intermapper 0/2 | ||
| Automatic discovery | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Change tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Topology layers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included nodes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Diagram export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is self-hosted network mapping software for IT teams managing LAN and WAN environments. It discovers network devices and connections, then produces logical and multilevel topology diagrams. That scope… Read the review → |
Intermapper is network and server monitoring software for network administrators and IT operations teams. It discovers IP-enabled infrastructure and displays device and connection status on live visual maps, alongside health, availability,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper — where it wins
- Automates device discovery, scheduled scans, and topology-change detection
- Maps Layer 2 and Layer 3 with dependency and relationship views
- Exports diagrams to Visio, PDF, PNG, and Orion Network Atlas
Where it doesn't
- The $1,977 starting price is a substantial upfront commitment
- Runs as a self-hosted, stand-alone application on a dedicated server
- Listed integrations are limited to Visio and Orion Network Atlas
Intermapper — where it wins
- Automatically maps Layer 3 networks and shows live device and connection status
- Free plan includes monitoring for up to five devices and remote monitoring
- Custom probes, alerts, and historical trends help investigate performance issues
Where it doesn't
- Free monitoring is limited to five devices
- Paid licensing requires a customized quote
- Traffic-flow analysis is offered through the separate Intermapper Flows Insight product
- SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper8.3/10 · 14-day trial
Automated Layer 2/3 mapping with change detection, at a $1,977 starting price.
Visit SolarWindsFull verdict → - Intermapper7.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Self-hosted network maps and monitoring, with a free tier for up to five devices.
Visit IntermapperFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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