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LOGINventory 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.
LOGINventory combines network discovery with inventory and software asset management editions, while keeping inventory data on the customer's infrastructure. Check the server requirements and certification status against your organization's needs.
Visit LOGINventoryChoose 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.
Visit Net-Monitor Network Configuration ManagementThe facts
| LOGINventory | Net-Monitor Network Configuration Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Inventory Edition: €6.50 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | LOGINventory | Not published |
| Website | loginventory.de | net-monitor.net |
| On network discovery software | #6 of 37 | #34 of 37 |
LOGINventory: what it does well
- Agentless discovery uses WMI/RPC, SNMP or SSH.
- Offline Agent covers devices outside the local network.
- Inventory data stays in a local SQL database.
- 30-day trial includes full features and needs no credit card.
- SAM Edition adds software asset management and compliance reports.
What to know first
- The server requires Windows 10/11 or supported Windows Server.
- SQL Server 2012 SP4 or later is required.
- Neither LOGINventory nor its maker is ISO 27001 certified.
- Listed paid prices exclude VAT.
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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