LANState vs SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

Struggling to choose between LANState and SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

LANState is a Network & Admin solution with tags like network, monitoring, admin, lan, bandwidth.

It boasts features such as Network mapping and topology visualization, Bandwidth monitoring, Alerts for network issues, Device scanning and reporting, SNMP monitoring, Customizable dashboards and pros including Intuitive interface, Real-time monitoring, Automatic network discovery, Customizable alerts and notifications, Scalable for large networks, Free version available.

On the other hand, SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is a Network & Admin product tagged with network-topology, device-discovery, network-modeling, network-mapping, network-visualization.

Its standout features include Automatic network device discovery, Layered, multi-vendor network maps, Visualization of complex network dependencies, Integration with other SolarWinds products, and it shines with pros like Comprehensive network mapping and modeling capabilities, Automated discovery of network devices and dependencies, Detailed visualization of network topology, Integration with other SolarWinds tools for a unified solution.

Feature	LANState	SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

LANState

Description: LANState is a network monitoring software that allows administrators to visualize the status and performance of local area networks. It tracks network devices, bandwidth usage, and active connections to identify problems.

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

Description: SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is a network mapping and modeling tool that automatically discovers network devices and dependencies. It creates layered, multi-vendor network maps to visualize complex networks and integrates with other SolarWinds products.

Key Features Comparison

LANState Features

• Network mapping and topology visualization
• Bandwidth monitoring
• Alerts for network issues
• Device scanning and reporting
• SNMP monitoring
• Customizable dashboards

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper Features

• Automatic network device discovery
• Layered, multi-vendor network maps
• Visualization of complex network dependencies
• Integration with other SolarWinds products

Pros & Cons Analysis

LANState

Pros

• Intuitive interface
• Real-time monitoring
• Automatic network discovery
• Customizable alerts and notifications
• Scalable for large networks
• Free version available

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• No cloud management features
• Limited reporting in free version
• Can be resource intensive

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

Pros

• Comprehensive network mapping and modeling capabilities
• Automated discovery of network devices and dependencies
• Detailed visualization of network topology
• Integration with other SolarWinds tools for a unified solution

Cons

• Pricing can be expensive for smaller organizations
• Some users report issues with the user interface and navigation
• Requires investment in the SolarWinds ecosystem

Pricing Comparison

LANState

• Free
• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

• Subscription-Based