runZero
runZero is an attack surface and exposure management platform for finding and tracking IT, OT, IoT, cloud, mobile, and remote assets. It builds a continuously refreshed inventory using active scans, passive traffic sampling, and API integrations. Inventory records can cover assets, services, screenshots, software, vulnerabilities, certificates, wireless devices, users, and groups. Reports include layer-2 topology maps and asset risk, with alerts available in the product, by email, or through webhooks such as Slack. It can run as hosted SaaS or on-premise using Consoles, distributed Explorers, and a command-line tool; the company says no agents, authentication, or appliances are required. Community Edition is free for up to 100 assets, one organization, 10 recurring tasks, and 30 days of data retention. The Platform starts at $5,000 per contract. Self-hosting the console requires a Platform license and runZero Care. Explorer binaries are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and require administrative or root privileges.
Who it is for
Community Edition is aimed at small businesses, individuals, and security researchers with 100 or fewer assets. The Platform is intended for enterprises needing broader asset discovery and inventory.
What is good
- Discovers hardware, software, cloud, and network assets.
- Combines active scans, passive sampling, and API integrations.
- Includes risk reports, topology maps, and alerts.
- Community Edition covers up to 100 assets at no cost.
- Offers hosted and on-premise deployment options.
What to know first
- Community Edition retains data for 30 days.
- Self-hosting the console requires Platform and runZero Care.
- Explorer installation needs administrative or root privileges.
- Platform pricing starts at $5,000 per contract.
Verdict
runZero brings multiple discovery methods and asset types into one evolving inventory, with reporting, alerts, and integrations. Its free tier has defined limits, while self-hosted console use requires a Platform license and runZero Care.
runZero plans and pricing
All plansCompared on network discovery software
- Free plan
- Yes
