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Should I use Auvik?

Auvik is cloud-based network management software for today's changing workforce. Gain true network visibility and control. Use Auvik free for 14 days. - auvik.com

Depends. Buy if you're an MSP or IT team managing dozens of network devices and need automated mapping and visibility. Skip it if you run a small flat network or can't tolerate per-device billing unpredictability.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 16 public sources: G2, Gartner, TechRadar, ITPro, Reddit threads, and official Auvik pages

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

$15/device/month

Essentials

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo

Best for

  • MSPs managing multiple client networks
  • IT teams with multi-vendor network equipment
  • Teams needing automated mapping and documentation
  • Distributed workforces needing cloud visibility

Not for

  • Small offices with under ~20 devices
  • Home labs and budget hobbyists
  • Anyone wanting flat, predictable pricing
  • Teams allergic to quote-based sales processes

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Per-device billing drives unpredictability; one MSP described it as 'guess how much Auvik billed us'

medium

Quote-based pricing means you can't fully budget before talking to sales

medium

Free hardware promos come with sign-up commitments and aggressive sales follow-up

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Deployment called 'a breeze' by ITPro reviewers
  • Ease of use consistently praised across 380 G2 reviews
  • Network mapping and NetFlow capabilities called awesome by users
  • SOC 2 Type II certified across its full IT management suite
  • Fully cloud-based; no on-prem servers to maintain

Cons

  • Reviewers call it 'incredibly expensive' for the value
  • Alerting flagged as a shortcoming in user reviews
  • Some users report monitoring issues in practice
  • Pushy sales reps reported around free switch promotions
  • Trial users report notable setup issues

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x1review x8security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • $15/device/month

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Per-device pricing widely called expensive
  • Ease of use: 5/5. Deployment 'a breeze'; ease of use praised
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Strong mapping and NetFlow; alerting criticized
  • Support quality. No direct support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture: 4/5. SOC 2 Type II; public disclosure program
  • 4.5/5 G2 rating 380 verified reviews
  • $15/device/month Starting price Essentials tier
  • 14 days Free trial No permanent free tier
  • $283M Total funding Across 4 rounds, incl. $250M growth

Pricing

Essentials

$15/device/month

  • Basic monitoring
  • Per billable device licensing

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users love Auvik's ease of use and network mapping but frequently complain about per-device pricing and aggressive sales tactics.

“Auvik's network mapping/netflow capabilities were awesome”
Reddit, r/sysadmin
“It's incredibly expensive, same as IT Glue or other similar stuff”
Reddit, r/Ubiquiti
“pushy is an understatement”
Reddit, r/Ubiquiti

Alternatives

Compare Auvik with each alternative.

  • Domotz

    Cheaper per-site remote monitoring for small teams and MSPs

    Auvik vs Domotz

  • PRTG

    Self-hosted sensor-based monitoring; no per-device cloud fees

  • NinjaOne

    Broader RMM bundling endpoint management with network monitoring

    Auvik vs NinjaOne

Companies that use it

  • CorCystems
  • Braden Business Systems
Full analysis

Based on 16 public sources: G2, Gartner, TechRadar, ITPro, Reddit threads, and official Auvik pages

Well-liked network mapping for MSPs and multi-device IT shops; per-device pricing stings small networks. Trial it first.

Methodology

Based on 16 public sources: G2, Gartner, TechRadar, ITPro, Reddit threads, and official Auvik pages

Sources

  1. Auvik Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features (G2)g2.com
    review
  2. Auvik Network Management review: A breeze to deploy (ITPro)itpro.com
    review
  3. I tested Auvik, and found it offers solid network monitoring (TechRadar)techradar.com
    review
  4. Auvik Network Management Reviews & Ratings 2026 (Gartner)gartner.com
    review
  5. Auvik Sales Trap (Reddit, r/msp)reddit.com
    review
  6. Auvik the scam (Reddit, r/Ubiquiti)reddit.com
    review
  7. Auvik Free Switch — pushy sales reps (Reddit, r/Ubiquiti)reddit.com
    review
  8. Tried the Auvik trial. There were issues. (Reddit, r/sysadmin)reddit.com
    review
  9. Auvik Pricing (official)auvik.com
    official
  10. Auvik System Security (official)auvik.com
    security
  11. Auvik Secures SOC 2 Type II for Full IT Management Suiteapmdigest.com
    news
  12. Auvik Networks Secures $250 Million Growth Investmentgreathillpartners.com
    news

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