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Dipiscan vs Net-Monitor Network Configuration Management

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.

Dipiscan

Free plan Windows

Dipiscan provides network scanning, machine lookup, route display, and change monitoring as freeware for specified Windows versions. The maker warns that antivirus tools may flag its obfuscated .NET programs.

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Net-Monitor Network Configuration Management

Paid Self-hosted

Choose Net-Monitor Network Configuration Management if you need on-premises configuration backups, change tracking, baseline checks, and restoration within your own perimeter. Get a deployment quote before deciding, and check plan details if you need continuous recording or long-term retention, which are associated with NM-Security Cyber rather than NM-Network Monitoring.

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The facts

DipiscanNet-Monitor Network Configuration Management
Free planYesNot published
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWindowsSelf-hosted
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedipisoft.comnet-monitor.net
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Dipiscan: what it does well

  • Looks up machines by IP, NetBIOS name, or DNS
  • Shows the route to another machine
  • Monitors changes since the previous scan
  • Portable version runs without installation
  • Freeware for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11

What to know first

  • Some antivirus tools may flag its .NET programs
  • Available for Windows only

Net-Monitor Network Configuration Management: what it does well

  • Backs up configurations across standard network devices.
  • Compares configuration changes against a baseline.
  • Supports restoring earlier configurations.
  • Runs on customer-controlled hardware with no outbound connectivity.
  • Provides an open API for data and alerts.

What to know first

  • Pricing is quoted per deployment rather than stated upfront.
  • Licensing depends on network ports, WAN lines, and installations.
  • Support, updates, and maintenance require an active service agreement.

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