Best Network Documentation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Danbyte is ranked #1 of 23 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Nautobot and Scanopy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Nautobot. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LOGINventory at €0.54/mo.
23 network documentation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Device inventory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danbyte | 8.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 |  Nautobot | 8.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | Scanopy | 8.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.99/mo | Yes | 11.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 4 | Obelinf | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Open Network Diagram | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 |  GestióIP | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $33.33/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | LOGINventory | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €0.54/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | phpIPAM | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  XIA Configuration | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $250/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | NetBox | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  i-doit | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 13 | Hudu | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 14 | IT Glue | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Netipam | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 16 |  RackTables | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  SolarWinds IPAM | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 18 |  netTerrain DCIM | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 19 |  Docusnap | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €38.75/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 20 | Device42 | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 21 |  ITFlow | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 |  N-able Passportal | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 23 |  NinjaOne | 4.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which network documentation software is ranked first on Inferse?
Danbyte is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 8.7. Nautobot is second and Scanopy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LOGINventory has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.54/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.