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LanTopoLog vs Scanopy
Both stand on network mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
LanTopoLog combines physical topology mapping with traffic and packet monitoring, plus export and alert options. Its discovery is not fully reliable, Linux functionality is limited, and web publishing requires an external server.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Scanopy focuses on documenting network assets and relationships, with self-hosted and cloud options and plan-dependent sharing tools. It is not a substitute for monitoring, and the free edition has a one-network, one-seat limit.
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| LanTopoLog | Scanopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | LanTopoLog 2: $50, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lantopolog.com | scanopy.net |
| On network mapping software | #3 of 21 | #1 of 21 |
LanTopoLog: what it does well
- Agentless SNMP discovery
- Searchable, editable physical topology map
- Maps ports to attached devices’ MAC and IP addresses
- Traffic alerts via email, Telegram or Syslog
- PDF and Draw.io/Diagrams.net report exports
What to know first
- Topology discovery may miss some connections
- Linux version has limited functionality
- Publishing needs an external web server
- Unregistered version disables features after a time
Scanopy: what it does well
- Maps four topology views from scans.
- No endpoint agents required.
- Free Community Edition has no time restriction.
- Offers multiple plan-dependent export and sharing formats.
- Self-hosted discovery data stays in the customer's database.
What to know first
- Community Edition is limited to one network and one seat.
- Documentation refreshes on a schedule, not continuously.
- Does not replace monitoring for health, bandwidth, or alerts.
- Maker says it lacks formal SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications.
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