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Alloy Discovery

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What it is

Alloy Discovery is an on-premises network discovery and inventory tool for identifying and tracking computers, servers, and other equipment. Its Windows, Linux, and Mac Inventory Analyzer versions collect hardware, operating system, installed-software, and network details in audit snapshots. Direct Network Scan can examine Windows, Linux, and macOS computers on a local network without installing standalone agents on each remote machine. For offsite or disconnected computers, standalone agents support remote, network-folder, and portable audits. Scanning can run on demand or on a schedule across network segments, while SNMP collection covers printers, scanners, hubs, routers, and other network devices. Chromebook audits can run on demand or on a schedule through Google Directory Audit. Software discovery draws on operating-system-specific data, though detailed file recognition is limited to Windows. The standalone edition monitors licenses in its desktop app; Alloy Navigator integration is for Enterprise and uses Navigator consoles for license management. The product supports network maps and switch-port views. Its free trial is fully functional and includes technical support and licensing for participating staff.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Alloy Discovery Enterprise detects, audits, and continually tracks physical and virtual computers, servers, printers, switches, routers, and other network equipment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Deployment
The 2026 installation guide covers on-premises installation, database creation, migration, and server component configuration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Headquarters
East Hanover, New Jersey, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · alloysoftware.com
Company
Alloy Software Inc. says it is US-based and was started in New York City in 2002.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com
Alloy Navigator integration
Alloy Discovery can synchronize audit snapshots with Alloy Navigator Enterprise, where inventory data supports configuration and software asset management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Chromebooks
Chromebooks can be audited on demand or on a schedule through Google Directory Audit, which imports audit data via the Google Admin API.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Custom integrations
Administrators can configure integrations that launch PowerShell commands, scripts, or external programs from the desktop application.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Database requirements
Supported database engines include Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Hardware and software inventory
Its audit tools collect hardware, operating system, and installed software information, with optional detailed file scanning on Windows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Integration limitation
The documented Alloy Discovery synchronization with Alloy Navigator is available for Alloy Navigator Enterprise only.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
License monitoring
The standalone edition can monitor software licenses in the Alloy Discovery Desktop App; when integrated with Alloy Navigator 26, license management is done in Alloy Navigator consoles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Network devices
Alloy Discovery collects inventory data about networked printers, scanners, hubs, routers, and other devices via SNMP.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Network discovery
The maker describes on-demand and scheduled agentless scanning across network segments to discover PCs, Chromebooks, servers, and IP-enabled devices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com
Network mapping
The maker says it can generate a network topology view and customizable maps, and show devices connected to switch ports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com
Network scanning
Direct Network Scan can audit Windows, Linux, and macOS computers on a local network without installing standalone audit agents on remote computers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Offsite audits
Standalone audit agents support remote, network-folder, and portable audits, including audits of offsite and non-networked computers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Pricing limits
The pricing page says an audit license is required only for auto-discovered physical or virtual computers, while manually created or imported computers and hardware assets are free.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com
Product version
The Alloy Discovery Enterprise release notes list version 2026.1 as the latest available version and were updated July 22, 2026.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Software discovery
Software discovery uses Windows registry data, Linux package management data, and macOS application bundle information; detailed file recognition is available for Windows only.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Software licensing
The standalone edition supports software license monitoring in the Alloy Discovery Desktop App; its integration with Alloy Navigator uses Navigator to manage licensing compliance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Supported audit systems
The product includes Windows, Linux, and Mac versions of its Inventory Analyzer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.alloysoftware.com
Trial and support
Alloy’s pricing page says its free trial is fully functional and includes technical support and full licensing for participating staff.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com

Plans and prices

Alloy Discovery Enterprise Priced on request Audit license required for auto-discovered physical or virtual computers; manually created or imported computers and hardware assets are free Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Scans local Windows, Linux, and macOS computers without standalone agents.
  • Standalone agents support portable and offsite audits.
  • SNMP collection includes common network devices.
  • Can generate network topology views and customizable maps.
  • Free trial includes technical support and participating-staff licensing.

Limits

  • Detailed file recognition is available only for Windows.
  • Alloy Navigator synchronization is limited to Enterprise.
  • Audit licenses are required for auto-discovered computers.

Who it suits

It suits IT teams that need inventory across local, remote, and non-networked computers, plus network devices and Chromebooks. Teams planning to sync inventory with Alloy Navigator need its Enterprise edition.

Verdict

Alloy Discovery combines agentless network scans with agent-based audits for machines that are offsite or disconnected. Check the Windows-only file-recognition limit and the Enterprise-only Navigator synchronization before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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