Head-to-head · Network Discovery Software
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper vs Lansweeper
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper leads on 0 checks, Lansweeper on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check 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 planonly Lansweeper
- Free trialboth
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper scores higher on our rubric for network discovery software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Lansweeper offers free plan; SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper doesn't.
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is the better fit for straightforward automated topology diagrams. Lansweeper is the better fit for IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth.
- SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper fits best
Straightforward automated topology diagrams
- Lansweeper fits best
IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth
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Side by side
| Feature | SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Lansweeper 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Network Discovery Software | #4 in Network Discovery Software |
| Best for | Straightforward automated topology diagrams | IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $199/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Features SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 0/4 · Lansweeper 0/4 | ||
| Topology mapping | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Asset inventory | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled discovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SNMP discovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Discovery method | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network scope | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Discovered asset limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Lansweeper is a technology asset intelligence platform for IT and security teams that need a centralized view of IT, OT, cloud, and connected assets. It combines discovery with hardware, software, user, ownership, lifecycle, vulnerability,… Read the review → |
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
Lansweeper — where it wins
- Discovers IT, OT, cloud, and connected assets
- Tracks software licenses, contracts, entitlements, and compliance
- Connects with ServiceNow, Jira, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
Where it doesn't
- Free access continues only up to 100 assets
- Starter includes just one installation
- Employee self-service is not part of the stated feature set
- SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper9.1/10 · 14-day trial
A focused on-premises mapper for automated Layer 2/3 topology diagrams.
Visit SolarWindsFull verdict → - Lansweeper9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad discovery platform with unusually deep licensing and lifecycle coverage.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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