BMC Helix Discovery vs Lansweeper
BMC Helix Discovery
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| Figure | BMC Helix Discovery | Lansweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Network Discovery Software | 8.9 (#4) | 9.1 (#2) |
| API | The REST API uses JSON, OAuth 2.0 tokens and Swagger-described endpoints for discovery runs, credential management, data queries and TKU uploads. | The platform offers a GraphQL API and webhooks, with full API access included in Enterprise and limited API features in Starter and Pro. |
| Compliance | BMC Helix lists ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 22301, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, C5 and CSA STAR evidence in its trust center. | Lansweeper lists SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, TX-RAMP, CSA STAR Level 1, GDPR, and other security or compliance frameworks on its Trust Center. |
| Deployment | The product is offered as SaaS or on-premises deployment. | Lansweeper documents cloud-first, local on-premise, and hybrid installation types. |
| Discovery | Agentless continuous discovery scans assets and maps relationships across cloud and on-premises environments. | The platform discovers IT, operational technology, cloud, and virtual assets, including unmanaged and rogue assets. |
| Founded | 1980 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, USA | Merelbeke, Belgium |
| Integrations | BMC Helix Discovery can synchronize discovered information with BMC Helix CMDB, and its documentation describes supported integration with ServiceNow CMDB releases. | The integrations directory lists products including Jira Service Management, HaloITSM, Datadog, and Acronis; Starter is limited to Service Desk ticket enrichment integrations. |
| Purpose | BMC Helix Discovery provides visibility into IT assets and service dependencies across cloud and on-premises environments. | Lansweeper describes its platform as Cyber Asset Intelligence software that gives organizations visibility and control over their technology environments. |
| Support | BMC Helix says its Support hub offers solution-specific documentation, training, and case management. | The Free plan includes community support, while Starter, Pro, and Enterprise list tier-specific support; Enterprise also includes a customer success manager. |
Plans
BMC Helix Discovery
- Discovery Starter BundlePriced on request
- Discovery Starter Bundle$50,000, paid once
- Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
Lansweeper
- Free TrialPrice not published
- Free TrialPriced on request
- Starter$199 a month
- Pro$379 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- ProPrice not published
- StarterPrice not published
In their own words
BMC Helix Discovery
BMC Helix Discovery has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Lansweeper
Lansweeper is Cyber Asset Intelligence software for organizations seeking visibility into their technology environments. It discovers IT, operational technology, cloud, and virtual assets, including unmanaged and rogue assets. Discovery can be agentless, with an IT Agent available for situations such as work-from-home environments. Inventory tools include data federation, normalization, classification, cleanup rules, dashboards, and generated diagrams. Lansweeper also provides vulnerability insights and flags software or assets that are at or approaching end of life. The platform offers a GraphQL API, webhooks, marketplace integrations, and a Flow Builder for custom workflows. Starter limits integrations to Service Desk ticket enrichment and has limited API features; Pro and Enterprise include marketplace apps, while full API access is in Enterprise. Lansweeper offers cloud-first Lansweeper Sites and on-premise Lansweeper Classic. Its cloud service uses TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest, encrypted credential storage, and logical customer-data separation. The free plan covers up to 100 assets. A 14-day trial provides access to all features without a credit card. Starter costs $199 a month billed annually; Pro costs $379 a month billed annually.