IP Fabric
IP Fabric: A broad hybrid platform for network discovery, topology, intent checks, and change tracking. Ranked #4 of 33 in Network Testing Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for network discovery and intent verification.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forNetwork discovery and intent verification
- Free planNo
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automates discovery through SSH, Telnet, and vendor APIs
- Combines topology, state analytics, path lookup, and intent rules
- Connects with Splunk, Grafana, NetBox, and ServiceNow
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing requires contact with sales
- Deployment uses a virtual appliance in an on-premises or cloud environment
- No permanent free plan is offered
Our verdict on IP Fabric
IP Fabric is a network infrastructure management and analytics platform for enterprise, multi-vendor environments. It discovers network devices through SSH, Telnet, and vendor APIs, then builds a model of network state and topology. The platform is designed for teams that need network documentation, troubleshooting analytics, configuration management, change tracking, path analysis, compliance validation, and intent verification in one environment. It is available through web access, REST API access, and self-hosted deployment.
Pricing is structured around a 30-day trial and a quote-based paid offering. The trial supports up to 100 managed network devices. Paid pricing is calculated per active managed network device per year, with pricing handled through contact with sales. There is no permanent free plan. For ecosystem fit, IP Fabric provides REST API access and integrations with Splunk, Grafana, NetBox, and ServiceNow, giving it a place alongside observability, documentation, service management, and operations tools.
Its standout strength is breadth across network assurance workflows: topology and site diagrams, protocol and dependency analytics, configuration archiving, configuration comparison, change tracking, end-to-end application path lookup, built-in and custom intent rules, and security or compliance policy validation. That scope suits organizations managing complex, multi-vendor infrastructure that want discovery and intent verification connected to operational processes. Teams seeking a lightweight standalone network diagramming tool, a permanently free product, or publicly listed paid pricing should look elsewhere. IP Fabric is the stronger fit when centralized network state analysis and policy validation justify a hybrid deployment and quote-based purchasing process.
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IP Fabric pricing
IP Fabric fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Not verified |
| Test methods | Not verified |
| Protocol support | Not verified |
| Distributed agents | Not verified |
| Scheduled tests | Not verified |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: NetBox, ServiceNow, Splunk, Ansible, Grafana, Infoblox … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | ipfabric.io |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
IP Fabric integrations
IP Fabric lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- NetBox
- ServiceNow
- Splunk
- Ansible
- Grafana
- Infoblox
- Nornir
- Zabbix
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Alternatives to IP Fabric
- Cisco ThousandEyesBroad enterprise coverage for testing networks, applications, traffic, routes, DNS, and topology.9.4
- NetBeezA wide-ranging platform for continuous, scheduled, and Wi-Fi network monitoring.9.2
- Forward EnterpriseA strong choice for modeling network behavior, testing changes, and tracing dependencies.9.0
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