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IP Fabric
What IP Fabric is
IP Fabric is an application-aware network digital twin for on-premises and cloud environments. Its agentless, API-native discovery can start from a single IP address and find neighboring on-premises devices and cloud objects. It builds a vendor-neutral model of devices, cloud objects, dependencies, configurations, protocols, paths, and vendor boundaries, then simulates paths from Layer 1 through Layer 3 to critical applications. Users can run snapshots, end-to-end path lookups, intent checks, and pre- and post-change validation. The product is read-only and does not automatically make changes; discovery needs read-only access and does not require SNMP collection. It runs self-hosted on a dedicated virtual machine and is compatible with air-gapped networks. Trial images are provided in VMDK, OVA, and QCOW2 formats; VMware ESXi and vSphere are recommended and fully supported. The functional trial lasts 30 days and supports up to 100 network devices. Maintained integrations include NetBox, the Python SDK, ServiceNow, a Splunk technology add-on, and an MCP server. The paid annual subscription is priced on request.
Who it suits
It suits network teams that need to model and validate on-premises and cloud environments without allowing the platform to make changes. Self-hosted deployment and air-gap compatibility may fit restricted network environments.
What it does well
- Discovers devices and cloud objects without agents.
- Simulates paths through Layer 3 to applications.
- Read-only access is sufficient for discovery.
- Compatible with air-gapped networks.
- Trial supports up to 100 devices for 30 days.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Trial is limited to 30 days and 100 devices.
- Subscription pricing is on request.
- Requires self-hosted virtual-machine deployment.
Limits
The fully functional free trial lasts 30 days and supports up to 100 network devices. Paid annual subscriptions are based on active devices and cloud objects plus a support package.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IP Fabric annual subscription | annual basis · active devices and cloud objects · support package | On request |
As ipfabric.io lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the IP Fabric website
- Start the 30-day free trial
- Choose a VMDK, OVA or QCOW2 virtual-machine image
- Deploy it on a dedicated self-hosted virtual machine
- Use VMware ESXi or vSphere as a supported hypervisor
- Provide read-only network access and begin discovery from one IP address
- Connect supported integrations such as NetBox, ServiceNow or the Python SDK
Verdict
IP Fabric focuses on discovery, modeling, path simulation, and validation while remaining read-only. Teams can evaluate its trial within the stated 30-day and 100-device limits; annual subscription pricing requires a request.
Questions
Is IP Fabric free?
No. IP Fabric is paid and has no free plan, but a 30-day free trial is available.
What does the trial include?
The trial is fully functional, supports up to 100 network devices and lasts 30 days.
Which platforms and deployment formats are supported?
IP Fabric is listed for API, Linux, self-hosted and web use. Trial images come in VMDK, OVA and QCOW2 formats, with VMware ESXi and vSphere recommended and fully supported.
Does IP Fabric make network changes automatically?
No. IP Fabric operates read-only and does not automatically make changes; read-only access is sufficient for discovery.
What integrations are maintained?
Maintained integrations include an MCP server, NetBox, the Python SDK, ServiceNow and a Splunk technology add-on.
How is the annual subscription priced?
Pricing is on request. The annual subscription is based on active devices and cloud objects plus a support package.
Facts from IP Fabric's own pages
- Deployment formats
- The free-trial guide provides VMDK, OVA, and QCOW2 virtual-machine images; VMware ESXi and vSphere are recommended and fully supported hypervisors. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment security
- The product runs self-hosted on a dedicated virtual machine and is compatible with air-gapped networks. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Discovery
- Agentless API-native discovery starts from a single IP address and discovers neighboring on-premises devices and cloud objects. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States · ipfabric.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Maintained integrations include an MCP server, NetBox, the Python SDK, ServiceNow, and a Splunk technology add-on. · docs.ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Modeling
- The platform builds a vendor-neutral model of devices, cloud objects, dependencies, configurations, protocols, paths, and vendor boundaries. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Network access
- Read-only access is sufficient for discovery and IP Fabric does not require SNMP data collection. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Path simulation
- IP Fabric runs full path simulations from Layer 1 through Layer 3 to critical applications. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Pricing model
- Licensing is annual and based on active devices and cloud objects, with no per-seat or supported-integration charges. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Product
- IP Fabric is an application-aware network digital twin for on-premises and cloud environments. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Read-only operation
- IP Fabric is read-only and does not automatically make changes in the environment. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- IP Fabric states that it is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 compliant. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- IP Fabric offers standard, advanced, and premium support packages, all with 24/7 support. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Trial limit
- The free trial is fully functional, supports up to 100 network devices, and is limited to 30 days. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
- Validation
- Users can run snapshots, end-to-end path lookups, intent checks, and pre- and post-change validation. · ipfabric.io, 1 Oct 2026
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