Device42 vs Lansweeper
Device42 is an enterprise IT CMDB with agentless auto-discovery, application dependency mapping, rack management, IPAM, and deep integrations with ServiceNow and Freshservice.
Lansweeper discovers and inventories IT assets across Windows, macOS, Linux, and network devices agentlessly, with a free tier for up to 100 assets and detailed software audit.
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Bottom line
Device42
Enterprises needing a CMDB with application dependency mapping, CI relationships for change management, and datacenter rack management should use Device42.
Lansweeper
IT teams that need broad automated network discovery, software audit, and CVE-correlated risk insights at an affordable per-asset price should use Lansweeper.
Device42 and Lansweeper compared
Device42
Device42 gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Custom quote pricing, Cloud / On-prem deployment, Web operating-system support, and no clearly listed trial path.
Device42 is usually a better fit when cloud / on-prem, custom quote, and Web line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
Lansweeper
Lansweeper gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Asset-based pricing, Cloud / On-prem deployment, Web operating-system support, and a trial path for early validation.
Lansweeper is usually a better fit when cloud / on-prem, asset-based, and Web line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
Feature comparison
| Criteria | Device42 | Lansweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment model | Virtual appliance (on-premises or IaaS) | Cloud or on-premises |
| Auto-discovery | Agentless: SNMP, WMI, SSH, Nmap, VMware | Agentless: WMI, SNMP, SSH, Nmap |
| CMDB / CI relationships | Full CMDB with CI relationships and impact analysis | Asset inventory without CMDB relationship mapping |
| Application dependency mapping | Yes, automated app-to-infra dependency maps | No dependency mapping |
| Network visualization | Network topology and rack diagrams | Network topology maps |
| Rack / datacenter management | Full rack and datacenter layout management | No rack management |
| IP address management (IPAM) | Built-in IPAM with subnet tracking | IP address inventory from discovery |
| Software license management | Full SAM: license compliance and entitlement | Full software inventory and license compliance |
| Vulnerability scanning | No built-in vulnerability scanner | Lansweeper Risk Insights (CVE correlation) |
| ITSM integration | ServiceNow, Freshservice, Jira deep CMDB sync | ServiceNow, Jira, ServiceDesk Plus integrations |
| Password / secrets vault | Built-in device password vault | No password management |
| Custom reports | Custom CI reports and dashboards | Report designer with many built-in reports |
| Free plan | No | Yes, free for up to 100 assets |
| Pricing | Enterprise (contact sales) | Starter $239/mo for up to 2,000 assets |
| Target user | Enterprise IT needing CMDB for ITSM change management | IT teams needing network-wide asset discovery and audit |
| API | REST API for all CMDB data | REST API for asset data |
Published plans
| Product | Plan | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device42 | Enterprise | Contact sales | CMDB, discovery, dependency mapping, IPAM, SAM |
| Lansweeper | Starter | $239/month (up to 2,000 assets) | Asset discovery and inventory, basic reporting |
| Lansweeper | Pro | From $439/month (2,000 to 9,000 assets) | Adds vulnerability insight and software asset management |
| Lansweeper | Enterprise | Custom quote (10,000+ assets) | Full feature set, 2,000-asset increments |
Who should choose what
Choose Device42 when
- Enterprises needing a CMDB with application dependency mapping, CI relationships for change management, and datacenter rack management should use Device42.
Choose Lansweeper when
- IT teams that need broad automated network discovery, software audit, and CVE-correlated risk insights at an affordable per-asset price should use Lansweeper.
Side-by-side matrix
| Criteria | Device42 | Lansweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | Device42Annual subscription based on device count. No rate published as of October 16, 2026 | LansweeperNot verified. The pricing page returned HTTP 403 on every attempt on October 16, 2026 |
| Free trialDiffers | Device42Not stated | LansweeperAvailable |
| Platform & deployment | ||
| DeploymentDiffers | Device42Virtual appliance on VMware, Hyper-V, KVM or Xen, or in AWS or Azure, plus a hosted option | LansweeperDocumented as two lines: the Lansweeper Platform, with site setup and Network Discovery, and Lansweeper Classic for on-premises asset discovery |
| Supported OS | Device42Web | LansweeperWeb |
| Fit & scope | ||
| Best for | Device42IT Asset Management | LansweeperIT Asset Management |
| DiscoveryDiffers | Device42Agentless through Remote Collectors over SNMP, SSH, WMI, WinRM and hypervisor and cloud APIs; an optional agent exists | LansweeperAgentless over SNMP, SSH, WMI, WinRM and HTTP, with passive network monitoring, an optional agent, and cloud discovery through provider APIs |
| Best fitDiffers | Device42Hybrid infrastructure teams consolidating DCIM, IPAM, ITAM, dependency mapping and CMDB, especially before a migration | LansweeperTeams that need an accurate inventory of a mixed estate and already have endpoint management and ticketing elsewhere |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a CMDB and an asset inventory?
An asset inventory (like Lansweeper provides) catalogs what assets exist on the network with their properties. A CMDB (like Device42) additionally maps relationships between configuration items: showing which applications depend on which servers, how network changes affect other systems. CMDBs power change management; inventories power audits.
- Does Lansweeper include application dependency mapping?
No. Lansweeper discovers and inventories assets but does not map application-to-infrastructure dependencies. Device42 automatically creates dependency maps showing which servers and databases each application relies on: critical for change impact analysis.
- Does Lansweeper have a free tier?
Yes. Lansweeper is free for up to 100 assets. This is useful for small environments or evaluation. Device42 has no free tier and requires a sales engagement. For budget-sensitive teams, Lansweeper's free plan or low per-asset pricing is a significant advantage.
- Which tool is better for software license compliance?
Both tools provide software inventory and license compliance. Lansweeper's Risk Insights adds CVE correlation to the software inventory, identifying vulnerable software installations. Device42's SAM focuses on license entitlement compliance without native vulnerability correlation.
- Does Device42 include datacenter rack management?
Yes. Device42 includes visual rack diagrams showing which physical devices occupy which rack units in each cabinet and datacenter room. Lansweeper does not include datacenter or rack management.
- Can Lansweeper identify software vulnerabilities?
Yes. Lansweeper Risk Insights correlates discovered software inventory against CVE databases to identify vulnerable software versions across the fleet. Device42 does not include built-in vulnerability correlation.
- Does Device42 include IPAM?
Yes. Device42 includes full IP address management with subnet tracking, IP availability dashboards, and MAC address mapping. Lansweeper discovers IP addresses as part of its inventory but does not provide full IPAM functionality.
- Which tool integrates better with ServiceNow?
Device42 has a deep ServiceNow CMDB integration that syncs CIs, relationships, and dependencies into ServiceNow's CMDB in real time. Lansweeper integrates with ServiceNow for asset data but the integration is shallower. For ServiceNow CMDB population, Device42 is the preferred choice.
- Can both tools be used together?
Yes. Some organizations use Lansweeper for broad network discovery and software audit (especially at lower cost for large networks) while using Device42 for the CMDB layer: importing Lansweeper data into Device42 for relationship mapping and change management.
- How does pricing compare for 5,000 assets?
Lansweeper publishes $239 a month for up to 2,000 assets on Starter and from $439 a month on Pro, which covers 2,000 to 9,000 assets in 1,000-asset increments, checked against lansweeper.com/pricing on 17 March 2026. A 5,000-asset estate sits inside the Pro band, so the exact figure comes from a quote rather than the list. Device42 at 5,000 devices also requires a quote, with third-party reporting putting enterprise deals in the $20,000 to $50,000 a year range depending on modules.
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Device42
Device42 gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Lansweeper
Lansweeper gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.