Overview

Domotz brings inventory and topology mapping together with monitoring, diagnostics and remote controls. That makes it useful for teams that need both a view of what is connected and tools to investigate or respond when something goes wrong. Unlimited device discovery is free, but ongoing management is a separate buying decision.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Draper, Utah, Domotz is aimed at organizations managing one or multiple networks. Its pricing models suit different operating patterns, but comparing them requires attention to billing units and bundle sizes.

Key features

Discovery and topology: Automatic discovery builds a device inventory and network topology map. Free unlimited discovery is a meaningful way to evaluate network visibility with real network data, though it is not the same as paid management.
Monitoring: Domotz tracks device health, performance and uptime, including SNMP values and TCP services, with alert thresholds. Synthetic checks and traffic monitoring are also supported, making the platform broader than a discovery-only tool.
Remote management and diagnostics: Remote access, power control, configuration backup and restore, and scripts give support teams ways to act on devices. Speed tests, traceroutes and on-demand VPN access add options for troubleshooting.
Integrations and deployment: Domotz says it supports more than 100 vendor integrations and thousands of device models. Its collector has 16 deployment options, including a Domotz Box, virtual machines, Windows, Linux, NAS, Docker and Raspberry Pi. This range should help teams fit collection into varied environments.
Security and support: Domotz says it is audited to SOC 2 Type II and certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and uses cryptography for data in transit and at rest. SSO/SAML, two-factor authentication, role-based team management, secure network sharing and audit logging are listed access controls. Customers can also schedule time with network experts for setup or troubleshooting.

Pricing

The pricing model is freemium, with unlimited free device discovery and a 14-day trial. The free discovery tier is useful for assessing visibility on a real network; teams that need the broader monitoring and management capabilities should compare the paid billing models against their deployment.

Per-device option: 1.50 USD per month, billed per managed device per month in bundles of 10. The block size matters for smaller deployments: billing is not simply for each individual device.
Collector Plan: 35.00 USD per month per collector, covering one site or network per collector, unlimited devices and every feature included. This can suit sites with many devices, while each additional site or network calls for another collector.
Residential integrator pricing: Custom pricing, billed per home per month. Volume and annual commitments can lower the rate to €8. This structure fits integrators managing homes, especially at qualifying volume or commitment levels.
MSP and commercial integrator pricing: Custom pricing, billed per collector per month, for one site or network per collector and unlimited devices. Volume and annual commitments can lower the rate to €17.50, a model for providers managing multiple customer networks.

The per-device rate favors smaller device counts only if the ten-device billing bundles fit; the collector model is easier to assess for dense sites but ties cost to each network. Residential and MSP pricing are custom, with lower rates tied to volume and annual commitments.

Platforms

Domotz supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, as well as an API. Its collector deployment options also include NAS, Docker, Raspberry Pi, virtual machines and the Domotz Box.

Who it's for

Domotz is a strong fit for MSPs, IT departments, system integrators and security professionals who need device discovery alongside ongoing monitoring, diagnostics and remote control. The collector plan is particularly relevant to networks with many devices at a site; per-device billing and residential pricing address different ways of counting managed estates. It is less compelling for a buyer who only needs a basic inventory, since free discovery may be sufficient, or for someone who cannot make a clear choice between device-, site- and home-based billing.

Pros and cons

Pro: Free unlimited discovery gives teams room to map real network inventory before paying for management.
Pro: Monitoring, diagnostics and remote controls sit alongside discovery, supporting investigation and response within one platform.
Pro: Unlimited devices on collector plans can make the billing unit easier to predict for device-dense sites.
Con: Per-device billing is sold in bundles of 10, which can be awkward for small or irregular device counts.
Con: Collector billing is per site or network, so a multi-site organization must account for each collector even when device limits are not the constraint.
Con: Integrator pricing is custom, and its lower stated rates depend on volume and annual commitments.

Alternatives

If you are comparing network-focused tools, start with Network Management Software, Network Discovery Software and Network Monitoring.

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager has a free edition capped at two devices and a professional edition at 238.00 USD per year. Choose it when that configuration-management product and its stated entry plans better match your needs than Domotz's discovery and monitoring emphasis.
UniFi Network is license-free, with Site Manager and a Network Server that can be self-hosted or run on UniFi hardware. It is a fit when that management setup is the priority.
TP-Link Omada SDN offers a free software controller for centralized management of up to 1,500 devices, with capacity dependent on the PC or server hardware. Consider it when that controller-based device scale suits the deployment.
MikroTik RouterOS offers a 24-hour free demo before licensing; its Level 4 WISP plan is 45.00 USD per month. Consider it when its licensing and WISP plan are a closer fit.
Cambium cnMaestro Essentials is free, with up to 10,000 devices and 10 management users. It may suit deployments that fit within those stated limits.
Gluware offers a Community Edition for up to 20 devices, with the full application suite except Topology, plus community support and on-demand training. Consider it if that device cap and topology exclusion are acceptable.
NetBrain is licensed by network component and seat, with Change Management and Application Assurance as add-on modules. Choose it if that licensing structure suits your network.
Arista NG Firewall offers a free plan with basic security and connectivity features and limited capabilities. Consider it if those firewall functions are the priority.

Verdict

Domotz is a strong choice for service providers and network teams that want discovery, monitoring, diagnostics and remote controls in one platform. Free unlimited discovery lowers the barrier to assessing it, and collector plans include unlimited devices, but bundle-based device billing and site-based collector costs make pricing dependent on how your network is organized. Choose it when that combined operational toolkit matters; look elsewhere when your needs fit a narrower tool or a simpler licensing model.

	Domotz	DU Meter
Free plan		No
Free trial	Yes	Yes
Paid from	$1.50/mo
Platforms	Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows	Windows
Free plan	Yes	No
Paid from	1.5 /mo
Synthetic checks	Yes
Traffic monitoring	Yes	Yes
Topology maps	Yes
Deployment	cloud
Device limit		1 devices
Alert channels		email

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