BMC Helix Discovery vs Fing Security
BMC Helix Discovery
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| Figure | BMC Helix Discovery | Fing Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $6.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Network Discovery Software | 8.9 (#4) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Founded | 1980 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, USA | Dublin 6, Ireland |
| Integrations | BMC Helix Discovery can synchronize discovered information with BMC Helix CMDB, and its documentation describes supported integration with ServiceNow CMDB releases. | The maker lists Home Assistant, IFTTT, and the Fing Local API for presence data, network events, and custom automation. |
| Purpose | BMC Helix Discovery provides visibility into IT assets and service dependencies across cloud and on-premises environments. | Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 67 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1 review |
| What it does | BMC Helix Discovery automatically discovers datacenter inventory, configuration and relationships, then maps applications to infrastructure. | Fing scans, monitors and secures home and small-business networks by identifying devices, tracking changes and exposing security issues. |
Plans
BMC Helix Discovery
- Discovery Starter BundlePriced on request
- Discovery Starter Bundle$50,000, paid once
- Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
Fing Security
- PremiumPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- FreeFree
- Premium$8.99 a month
- Professional$19.99 a month
- Premium$79.99 a year
- Professional$179.99 a year
In their own words
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Fing Security
Fing Security checks routers and networks for vulnerabilities, open ports, and threats. Scheduled router checks look for known vulnerabilities, outdated firmware, DNS hijacking risks, and exposed management interfaces. It can alert users when an unknown device joins and show that device's brand, model, and type. Fing also scans connected Wi-Fi networks for cameras and spy devices using a database of over 12 million known camera models. Fing Agent can run on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS for ongoing automated checks. Home Assistant, IFTTT, and the Fing Local API support presence data, network events, and custom automation. The maker identifies IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses as users for client audits and security monitoring. The free plan allows up to three scans per day; scheduled vulnerability scans and continuous threat detection require a subscription. Premium costs $7.99 per month and Professional costs $16.99 per month. Fing Desktop is available for Windows and macOS, but not currently Linux. Fing says it is SOC 2 Type II certified.