runZero
IT asset management software
Attack surface management software
Vulnerability management software
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What is runZero
runZero is a cyber asset attack surface management platform that discovers and inventories devices, services, and identities across enterprise networks. It is used by security and IT teams to maintain an accurate asset inventory, identify unmanaged or unknown systems, and support vulnerability and exposure workflows. The product emphasizes agentless discovery using multiple techniques (for example, active scanning and passive observation) and provides enrichment and integrations to feed downstream security and IT tools.
Strong agentless asset discovery
runZero focuses on finding assets without requiring endpoint agents, which helps cover unmanaged, BYOD, and IoT/OT-adjacent devices. It supports multiple discovery methods to improve coverage in segmented or heterogeneous networks. This approach can reduce blind spots compared with tools that rely primarily on installed agents or manual inventory updates.
Security-focused asset context
The platform enriches discovered assets with attributes such as services, ports, operating system indicators, and identity-related signals to support exposure analysis. This context helps security teams prioritize investigation and remediation based on what is actually reachable and running. It aligns well with attack-surface and vulnerability workflows rather than only tracking ownership and lifecycle data.
Integrations for downstream workflows
runZero is commonly used as an upstream source of truth for asset data that can be synchronized to other security and IT systems. Integrations and export options help operationalize discovery results for ticketing, SIEM/SOAR, and vulnerability processes. This reduces the need for duplicate asset entry and improves consistency across tools.
Not full ITAM lifecycle suite
runZero centers on discovery and exposure visibility rather than end-to-end IT asset lifecycle management. Capabilities such as procurement, contract/warranty tracking, depreciation, and detailed assignment workflows are typically outside its core scope. Organizations seeking a single system for financial and operational ITAM may need an additional dedicated ITAM platform.
Vulnerability management depth varies
While runZero supports vulnerability and exposure use cases, it is not always a complete replacement for dedicated vulnerability scanners and remediation orchestration. Some environments may still require separate tools for authenticated scanning, patch validation, and compliance reporting. Teams should validate coverage for their specific OS/application stack and reporting requirements.
Network access and tuning required
Agentless discovery depends on network reachability, credentials (when used), and correct scoping, which can require coordination with network and security teams. Segmentation, NAC controls, and restrictive firewall rules can limit visibility unless configured appropriately. Ongoing tuning may be needed to balance coverage, scan frequency, and operational impact.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition | Free | Completely free Community Edition (designed for home users, individuals, security researchers and small businesses with up to 100 assets). Key limits/features from runZero pricing page: Asset limit: 100; Organizations: 1; Projects: N/A; Recurring tasks: 10; Data retention: 30 days; Concurrent scans: 3; Scan range limit: 8,192 addresses; Scan rate limit: 5,000 packets/sec; Selected integrations limited vs Platform. Converts from the free 21-day trial option. |
| runZero Platform | Starts at $5,000 | Enterprise-grade Platform. Pricing page states "Starts at $5,000" (no time unit specified on the pricing page). Key capabilities/limits: Asset limit: Contract (custom); Organizations: Unlimited; Projects: Unlimited; Recurring tasks: Unlimited; Data retention: 3 years; Concurrent scans: 15; Scan range & scan rate: Unlimited; Supports runZero-hosted and self-hosted Explorers (self-hosting requires Platform license + runZero Care support package and contacting sales). For exact licensing tiers, asset counts, and invoicing cadence contact runZero sales (pricing page presents Platform pricing as contract-based beyond the stated entry amount). |
