# Scanopy: Free Open Source Alternative to Auvik, LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/scanopy
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Scanopy (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Auvik, LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG, SolarWinds. Discovers your network via SNMP, LLDP, and ARP, then builds and maintains L2/L3 topology diagrams, host inventories, and service dependency maps automatically.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Scanopy
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://scanopy.net/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/scanopy/scanopy
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 5.9k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/scanopy/scanopy or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Auvik.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Scanopy saves up to $175/mo ($2,100/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Auvik](https://caniforkit.com/auvik) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Auvik vs Scanopy](https://caniforkit.com/vs/auvik-vs-scanopy) |
| [LogicMonitor](https://caniforkit.com/logicmonitor) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare LogicMonitor vs Scanopy](https://caniforkit.com/vs/logicmonitor-vs-scanopy) |
| [Paessler PRTG](https://caniforkit.com/paessler-prtg) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Paessler PRTG vs Scanopy](https://caniforkit.com/vs/paessler-prtg-vs-scanopy) |
| [SolarWinds](https://caniforkit.com/solarwinds) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare SolarWinds vs Scanopy](https://caniforkit.com/vs/solarwinds-vs-scanopy) |
| [Zabbix](https://caniforkit.com/zabbix) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Zabbix vs Scanopy](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zabbix-vs-scanopy) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Scanopy free and open source?
Scanopy is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Discovers your network via SNMP, LLDP, and ARP, then builds and maintains L2/L3 topology diagrams, host inventories, and service dependency maps automatically.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Scanopy?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Auvik.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)