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Best Network Topology Mapping Software in 2026
Network topology mapping software shows how devices, links and dependencies fit together. Across web, Windows, Linux, API, self-hosted and macOS deployments, the category supports network diagrams, discovery and monitoring.
- 39 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Scanopy
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Scanopy focuses on documenting network assets and relationships, with self-hosted and cloud options and plan-dependent sharing tools.
- 2
Domotz
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Domotz combines device discovery and monitoring with remote management and network diagnostics. A free discovery tier is available, while ongoing paid options are billed per device or collector.
- 3
LibreNMS
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3LibreNMS provides broad network discovery, alerting, and monitoring capabilities at no listed plan cost. It is self-hosted, with community help and partner-provided commercial support available.
- 4
ManageEngine OpManager
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4OpManager brings infrastructure metrics, traffic analysis, alerts, and troubleshooting into one self-hosted product.
- 5
ManageEngine OpUtils
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4OpUtils brings IP address management, switch-port mapping, diagnostics, and security controls together, with browser and mobile access.
- 6
NetAI
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2Choose NetAI if your network team needs topology discovery, monitoring, and root-cause analysis across the listed protocols and vendors.
- 7
Netdisco
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Netdisco if you need free network management with device location, port control, hardware inventory, and network diagrams.
- 8
NetXMS
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4NetXMS combines discovery, topology maps, protocol support, and distributed monitoring in an open-source solution.
- 9
Site24x7 Network Monitoring
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Site24x7 Network Monitoring combines device discovery, live metrics, flow analysis, maps, integrations, and mobile access.
- 10
Zabbix
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Zabbix covers a broad range of monitoring sources and methods, with synthetic browser checks and a free plan. Subscription support and server or proxy allowances vary by tier.
- 11
- 12
Faddom
Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1Faddom focuses on discovering hybrid infrastructure and mapping server and application dependencies, with passive collection and an option to run offline in the customer environment.
- 13
Forward Enterprise
Free trial APISelf-hostedWebForward Enterprise brings network modeling, verification, and security visibility together for enterprise-scale environments.
- 14
Google Cloud Network Intelligence Center
Free plan WebGoogle Cloud Network Intelligence Center brings network monitoring, connectivity tests, and topology and performance views together in a web service.
- 15
Nebula
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 16
Net2Plan
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 17
NetCrunch
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1NetCrunch combines broad infrastructure monitoring with discovery, alerting, integrations, and programmatic access.
- 18
NetTopo 3D AI
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 19
Cisco Catalyst Center
Paid APILinuxMac+3 - 20
Kentik Network Monitoring System
Free trial APIWebKentik NMS brings network metrics, flow data, synthetic tests, and troubleshooting tools into a SaaS service.
- 21
Netscope
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 22
ExtremeCloud IQ
Paid APISelf-hostedWebConsider ExtremeCloud IQ if your team manages access points, switches, or SD-WAN and needs automation, health visibility, and flexible deployment choices.
- 23
NetAlly Link-Live
Free plan Web - 24
WhatsUp Gold
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1WhatsUp Gold brings infrastructure monitoring, topology mapping, automation, and integrations into one product.
- 25
Schematix
Free trial APIWebSchematix brings modeling, impact analysis, collaboration, integrations, and security controls together for IT environments.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare automated discovery, dependency mapping, topology views, deployment options, device limits and network data sources. Check for a free plan or trial, note the starting price for paid access, and see whether the licence permits reading or modifying the code.
Questions
Do network topology mapping tools have free plans?
Yes. Products in this category include free plans, freemium options and paid services. Check limits and included features before relying on a free plan.
Are free trials available?
Yes. Trial periods listed for these products are 14, 30 or 90 days. Trial terms and included features differ by product.
What platforms can these tools run on?
Products listed here support deployment on web, Windows, Linux, API, self-hosted and macOS platforms. Check the product details for the platform you need.
What features should I compare?
Compare automated discovery, dependency mapping, topology views, deployment, device limits and network data sources, together with free-plan availability and paid pricing.
Can I use open-source network mapping software?
Yes. Some products in this category provide open-source code. Review the licence to confirm whether you can read, modify and self-host the code.
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