FNT Command

FNT Command brings enterprise infrastructure records and planning into a single web-based system. It is best suited to organizations managing connected IT, data center and telecommunications resources. Its breadth is compelling, but the per-user modules make a broad rollout a significant recurring expense.

Overview

The platform models networks, applications, hardware and services in one data model, including their dependencies. That shared model can help teams understand how infrastructure changes affect connected resources instead of maintaining isolated inventories. Its scope spans facilities and floor space as well as IT, data centers, telecommunications, virtual assets, power and cooling.

Demand forecasting and what-if scenarios support both near-term and longer-range planning. The result is a stronger fit for organizations coordinating across infrastructure domains than for teams seeking a narrow asset register or a single-purpose planning tool.

Key features

Inventory and lifecycle work

The C base module includes more than 70,000 predefined configuration items, planning, accessory and lifecycle management, and standard-format imports. Asset Inventory adds location management, reports, role and permission controls, and Excel import. This gives teams a substantial foundation for structured records, though broader needs can require buying additional per-user plans.

Data center and connectivity

Data center coverage reaches from facilities through hardware, software, networking, power and air conditioning. The Data Center Management plan adds a 2D room editor, 3D visualization, climate circuits and thermal visualization. Cable & Connectivity covers connections, fiber enclosures, trench and duct, power supply and IP management; its end-to-end visibility, fault finding and expansion planning are useful where physical and network connections must be managed together.

Telco Network & Services adds logical connectivity, mobile RAN and leased lines. These focused plans let buyers choose relevant domains, but organizations that need several will face stacked per-user charges.

Analysis, integration and control

Role-based dashboards, advanced visualizations, real-time reports, simulations and dependency maps support operational analysis and change planning. The Integration extension names REST API access and standard interfaces for ServiceNow CMDB, Cisco DNA, VMware vCenter, Nokia NFM-P, Infosim Stablenet and ticketing APIs. The API also supports REST or SOAP web services, read queries and write access, with platform-, language- and protocol-independent integration.

Centralized documentation, change tracking, version control, permissions and data security provide governance alongside the inventory. FNT Software lists ISO 27001 certification from April 2024 and TISAX certification from June 2022. Onboarding packages include guided data population, sample data, predefined reporting and Knowledge Hub access; migrations and individual support can be arranged on request.

Pricing

FNT Command is paid software with no free plan and a free trial. The listed plans are per user and billed annually:

PlanPriceWhat it addsAsset Inventory€99 a month (billed annually; €115 regular price)Location and lifecycle management, reports, role and permission control, Excel importServer & Applications€149 a month (billed annually)Physical and virtual servers, application management, software and license managementTelco Network & Services€149 a month (billed annually)Logical connectivity, mobile RAN, leased linesData Center Management€199 a month (billed annually)2D room editor, 3D visualization, climate circuits, thermal visualizationCable & Connectivity€319 a month (billed annually)Connections, fiber enclosures, trench and duct, power supply, IP managementExtensionsCustom pricingIntegration, Graphical Visualization, Processes, Infrastructure Health & Monitoring, Mobile App, ViewerAsset Inventory is the lowest-cost entry for teams focused on locations and lifecycle records; it does not cover the specialized server, telco, data center or cable capabilities in the other plans. The more specialized plans cost more, and combining them increases the per-user bill. Extensions add further capability at custom pricing, so buyers planning a wide deployment should assess the full module mix rather than treating the entry plan as the likely total.

Platforms

FNT Command supports web, Android, iOS and API access. Its web application supports multiple clients, languages and users, and the deployment model is hybrid.

Who it's for

Organizations that need a common infrastructure model across IT, facilities, data centers and telecom are the strongest fit, particularly when dependency analysis, forecasting and scenario planning matter. FNT Software says more than 500 companies worldwide and almost half of DAX-40 corporations use its software. Smaller teams with a single inventory domain, or buyers who need predictable costs across many modules, should weigh the narrower scope and cumulative subscription cost of alternatives.

Pros and cons

Broad, connected model: relationships across networks, applications, hardware and services can support cross-domain planning rather than disconnected records.

Substantial data center and cable coverage: facility, environmental and connectivity capabilities reach beyond basic asset tracking.

Integration and governance options: REST and SOAP access, named standard interfaces, change tracking and version control suit environments with established processes.

Module costs can compound: the per-user plans range from 99.00 EUR to €319 a month billed annually, before custom-priced extensions.

Some capabilities require extensions: integration, monitoring, processes and visualization are grouped in a separately priced extension tier.

Alternatives

For a narrower or differently priced requirement, consider Infovista VistaPlan, whose VistaPlan / Planet plan has custom pricing and requires a demo request. Hyperview may suit buyers comparing per-asset pricing: its 30-day free trial includes all features and requires no credit card, while its listed plan is $3 a year per asset. ITRS Capacity Planner is another paid option for buyers evaluating capacity planning.

Device42 uses a custom annual subscription whose price depends on device count. IBM Capacity Management Analytics offers distributed-platform or z/OS editions, with the z/OS edition including IBM Tivoli Decision Support for z/OS. Sunbird dcTrack lists DCIM Operations at $19.50 a month on an annual subscription, or $234.00 per cabinet annually, with unlimited users, sites and assets. Virtana VirtualWisdom includes capacity management with its monitoring license. Rocket EDX offers variable usage or a fixed-price subscription.

Readers comparing category-specific products can also browse IT Capacity Management Software and IT Documentation Software.

Verdict

FNT Command is a strong choice for organizations that need to document and plan interdependent infrastructure across IT, data centers and telecommunications in one model. Its integrated scope, dependency mapping and planning tools are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if your requirements are limited to one domain or if per-user module costs and custom-priced extensions make the total hard to justify.