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BMC Helix Discovery vs IP Fabric
Both stand on network discovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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BMC Helix Discovery combines asset discovery, topology mapping, and service modeling for cloud and on-premises environments. Buyers should account for the Starter Bundle's stated scope and the AIOps requirement for event, metric, and log ingestion.
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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.
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| BMC Helix Discovery | IP Fabric | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Discovery Starter Bundle: $50,000, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | helixops.ai | ipfabric.io |
| On network discovery software | #24 of 35 | #20 of 35 |
BMC Helix Discovery: what it does well
- Agentless continuous discovery maps asset relationships.
- Supports scheduled and SNMP discovery.
- Can identify undocumented assets and manage SSL/TLS certificates.
- Offers SaaS and on-premises deployment.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The Starter Bundle is priced on request.
- Event, metric, and log ingestion requires BMC Helix AIOps.
IP Fabric: 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.
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