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Netdisco vs Lansweeper: catalog facts
Netdisco	Lansweeper
Free Free to install and run yourself.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Larger deployments require a paid licence.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, Web, Self-hosted
Finds which switch port a device is on Port control for VLAN, PoE and shutdown	Very detailed inventory across operating systems and network equipment Reporting and change tracking suited to audits and licence compliance
Requires a PostgreSQL database Runs on Linux or Unix only	Free tier is limited to a small asset count Closed source, and full deployment is a substantial project
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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