REPLACING A TOOL
Replacing runZero? Alternatives for keeping the asset record current
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By The Record Desk · CMDB Alternatives Compare · Published 2026-10-11
Why do teams look beyond runZero?
SaaS apps are not covered, the CMDB link is enrichment rather than full sync, and the September 2026 acquisition by Dragos may change plans.
Which alternatives score highest?
Scores higher than runZero on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation, ownership mapping, keeping the CMDB in sync and actionability.
runZero scores higher on: effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
Scores higher than runZero on: ownership mapping, keeping the CMDB in sync, actionability and pricing clarity.
runZero scores higher on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation and effort to maintain.
Scores higher than runZero on: ownership mapping, keeping the CMDB in sync and actionability.
runZero scores higher on: completeness of discovery, effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
Scores higher than runZero on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation, keeping the CMDB in sync and actionability.
runZero scores higher on: ownership mapping, effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
Scores higher than runZero on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation, ownership mapping, actionability and pricing clarity.
runZero scores higher on: keeping the CMDB in sync and effort to maintain.
Scores higher than runZero on: data trust and reconciliation, keeping the CMDB in sync and actionability.
runZero scores higher on: completeness of discovery, ownership mapping, effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
Scores higher than runZero on: actionability.
runZero scores higher on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation, ownership mapping, effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
Scores higher than runZero on: keeping the CMDB in sync and actionability.
runZero scores higher on: completeness of discovery, data trust and reconciliation, ownership mapping, effort to maintain and pricing clarity.
When should you stay with runZero?
Stay when unmanaged, OT or air-gapped networks are the problem and you want discovery with no agents or credentials.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to runZero?
Axonius scores highest of the alternatives at 83.2, ahead of Lansweeper at 69.8. The right choice depends on which criteria matter most; the calculator re-weights the list.
Is any alternative cheaper than runZero?
Options with published prices: Axonius: Device-based: the meter is the number of unique, correlated, deduplicated devices, with tiers from under 500 to 10M+ devices and volume discounts. The pricing page shows a starting figure of $8.55 per asset for 15,000-24,999 assets; other tier figures are not shown. AWS Marketplace price: 500 assets for $90,625 on a 12-month contract, with private offers available. Lansweeper: Free up to 100 assets after a 14-day full trial. Starter from €270 a month (2,000 assets, 1 installation, service desk ticket-enrichment integrations only) and Pro from €474 a month (2,000 assets expandable to 9,000, up to 3 installations, all integrations), both billed annually. Prices were displayed in euros to our browser and may vary by region. Enterprise custom from 10,000 assets, with full API access. Armis: No list price on armis.com. AWS Marketplace price: Centrix Standard minimum $3,250 a month on a one-month contract; private offers through Armis. JupiterOne: Small-Market $25,000 a year; Mid-Market $50,000 per 12 months up to 200,000 data points; Enterprise $100,000 per 12 months up to 400,000 data points; custom above 1M data points. No free tier or trial mentioned. Freshservice: Service desk: Starter $19, Growth $49, Pro $99 per agent per month, billed annually; Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial. The CMDB and asset discovery come with separately licensed IT asset management plans (Growth and above), priced in Asset Units bought in packs of 500: 1 desktop or mobile device = 1 unit, 1 server, VM or network device = 4 units, 1 SaaS user = 1 unit. The Asset Unit price is not shown. Device42: Annual subscription based on the number of devices; amounts not published.
Where does runZero still lead?
runZero holds the highest score in set on effort to maintain.