Total Network Inventory review
A Windows desktop inventory tool with broad discovery and network mapping.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Total Network Inventory is a Windows desktop application for discovering and managing computers, servers, network devices, software, and licenses. It is aimed at offices, corporate networks, IT consultants, and managed service providers that need a centralized view of hardware and software assets. Although the application runs on Windows, its agentless scanning covers Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, ESXi, and SNMP-compatible devices. Active Directory synchronization adds a practical fit for Windows-centered environments.
The published editions are TNI 6 Standard and TNI 6 Professional. Both list hardware and software inventory, on-screen, printable, and table reports, software accounting, an installations browser, license creation and key storage, hardware sensor statistics, and network maps. The product is paid and includes a 30-day evaluation rather than a free plan. Its scheduled one-time and recurring scans can support ongoing inventory work, while change logs help track hardware and software changes over time. Reports can be exported and printed for documentation or review.
Its strongest fit is for teams that value discovery breadth and asset context in a Windows-based workflow. SNMP support extends coverage to network devices, while graphical mapping provides a visual view of the environment and license management connects inventory with software administration. Organizations seeking a wider integration ecosystem or a non-Windows application may prefer an alternative. Total Network Inventory is a focused choice for Windows-centered inventory, mixed operating system discovery, scheduled scanning, and network mapping.
Total Network Inventory pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Agentless discovery across Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and ESXi
- SNMP discovery, Active Directory synchronization, and scheduled scans
- Change logs, network maps, reports, and software license management
- Where it doesn't
- Runs as a Windows desktop application
- No free plan; evaluation is limited to 30 days
- Broader integrations beyond Active Directory and SNMP are limited
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