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Top 8 IP Monitoring Software for MSPs and IT Teams in 2026

Two devices claim the same IP address. Half of the office drops offline. Everyone blames the router.

That is an IP conflict, and IP monitoring catches it. IP monitoring tracks which addresses are in use, which devices answer and whether they stay up. You spot rogue devices, dead links and address clashes before users call.

This guide compares 8 IP monitoring tools for MSPs and IT teams in 2026. Each entry covers features, prices, and one thing to watch for.

The 8 Tools At A Glance

MSP Depot: best for device-level network checks tied to tickets
Atera: best for RMM with network monitoring and IT management
Domotz: best for MSP network monitoring with flat pricing
Paessler PRTG: best for deep sensor-based monitoring
ManageEngine OpManager: best for low entry prices and large networks
SolarWinds IPAM: best for tracking address space, DHCP and DNS
NinjaOne: best for network devices next to endpoints in one RMM
Pulseway: best for SNMP monitoring with auto-drawn maps

What is IP monitoring?

Three jobs matter most.

Scanning. The tool finds every device on a network.
Tracking. It records which IP address belongs to which device.
Alerts. It tells you when a device goes down or two devices clash.

Some tools add SNMP monitoring. SNMP is the protocol that switches and routers use to report their own health. Some add topology maps, which draw how devices connect. IPAM stands for IP address management. It also handles DHCP and DNS records.

MSP Depot

Best for: MSPs that want device-level network checks tied to tickets.

MSP Depot is an endpoint platform first. It runs live checks on CPU, memory, disk and network for every managed device. When a check fails, an alert opens a ticket with the device details attached. You see network health next to patch and encryption status.

For subnet scans and topology maps, pair it with a dedicated network tool. Domotz appears in MSP Depot's partner list.

Price. Platform Basic costs $79 per technician per month. The trial runs 60 days with no card.

Watch out for: MSP Depot's listed features do not include IP address management or subnet mapping.

See the platform: https://mspdepot.com/rmm-ticketing/ Start a trial: https://mspdepot.com/free-trial/

Atera

Best for: RMM with network monitoring and IT management.

Atera combines RMM, remote access, ticketing, patch management, automation, and network monitoring in one platform. It can monitor network devices such as routers, switches, and other SNMP-enabled devices alongside computers and servers.

Atera also gives IT teams tools for alerts, device health checks, remote troubleshooting, and automated tasks. Its pricing starts at $149/month.

Watch out for: Atera is a broader RMM and IT management platform, not a dedicated IPAM tool.

Domotz

Best for: MSPs that want a network tool with flat pricing.

Domotz is built for MSPs. It scans and lists every device on a client network for free. You pay $1.50 per managed device per month, and only for the devices you choose to manage. A Collector plan costs $35 per collector per month.

Watch out for: the trial runs 14 days, and Domotz covers the network only. You still need RMM and ticketing.

Paessler PRTG

Best for: deep sensor-based monitoring.

PRTG counts sensors. A sensor is one check, such as ping or CPU load on one device. Paessler says 500 sensors cover about 50 devices. A free edition gives you 100 sensors, and the trial runs 30 days.

Paid plans bill monthly with annual payment. For complete network monitoring with zero blind spots, pricing starts at $1,300/month (paid annually). For monitoring large-scale infrastructures, pricing starts at $1,642/month (paid annually).

Watch out for: sensor counts grow fast. Each new check on a device uses another sensor.

ManageEngine OpManager

Best for: low entry prices and large networks.

OpManager watches routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and other network devices from one place. It offers several editions, so businesses can choose features based on the size and needs of their network. The platform is also designed to support growing environments with more devices and locations. Pricing starts with a personalized quote based on your network and monitoring needs.

Watch out for: multi-site monitoring comes only with Enterprise. MSPs with many client sites need that edition.

SolarWinds IPAM

Best for: tracking address space, DHCP and DNS.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager tracks IP addresses across on-premises and cloud networks. It manages DHCP and DNS records, flags conflicts and runs scans on a schedule. You host it yourself, behind your firewall. A 30-day free trial is available. SolarWinds pricing start at $39 per technician per month.

Watch out for: you run the software yourself, and you cannot see the price without talking to sales.

NinjaOne

Best for: network devices next to endpoints in one RMM.

NinjaOne monitors network devices such as switches and routers over SNMP inside its RMM. You see them on the same screen as laptops and servers. Pricing goes per endpoint by quote.

Watch out for: per-endpoint pricing rises as your device count rises.

Pulseway

Best for: SNMP monitoring with auto-drawn maps.

Pulseway monitors switches and routers over SNMP. It draws topology maps on its own, so you see how devices connect without sketching anything. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Pulseway does not publish a full price list.

Watch out for: there is no public price list to check before you call sales.

How To Pick The Right Tool For Your Business

Ask these five questions.

Do you need IPAM or monitoring? IPAM tracks which address belongs to which device. Monitoring watches whether devices stay up. Some tools do both. Many do one well.
How does it charge? Some tools charge per device. Some charge per sensor. Others charge per technician. Try a 250-device site. Domotz costs $375 a month if you manage every device. OpManager Enterprise costs $4,595 a year, which is about $383 a month. PRTG 2500 costs $675 a month.
Does it handle many clients? Look for a multi-tenant view. Remember that OpManager needs Enterprise for multi-site.
Does it connect to your tickets? An alert that sits alone gets ignored.
How fast can you deploy it? Domotz says about 15 minutes per site. Test that claim on a real client.

Many MSPs use two tools. One handles the endpoints. One handles the network wire. MSP Depot covers the first job and gives you 60 days to prove it.

Start Your Free Trial With MSP Depot Right Now

MSP Depot gives you 60 days of full access, no credit card and onboarding help. Connect real devices. Watch checks turn into tickets. Then add a network tool where you need one.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between IP monitoring and IPAM?

Monitoring watches whether devices stay up. IPAM records who owns each address.

Can I use MSP Depot with Domotz?

Domotz appears in MSP Depot's partner list. Ask the MSP Depot team how the two connect.

Why do MSPs need IP monitoring software?

IP monitoring helps MSPs see what is happening on client networks. It can find offline devices, IP conflicts, and other network problems. This helps IT teams find issues before they cause bigger problems.

What is the difference between IP monitoring and network monitoring?

IP monitoring focuses on IP addresses and the devices using them. Network monitoring looks at the wider health of the network, including devices, traffic, connections, and performance.