Express or Server

Choose the product that meets your needs 

XIA Configuration Express is built on the same core technology as XIA Configuration Server. It offers a lightweight way to document your IT infrastructure – without the need to install or manage a database.

XIA Configuration Server delivers full enterprise‑grade functionality, including automated data collection, scheduling, and reporting. It requires a SQL database, which can be installed for free using SQL Server Express.


 XIA Configuration Express XIA Configuration Server
Install Plug-and-play, install in under a minute Requires a server and a SQL database
Functionality Individually scan supported servers, hosts, network devices or cloud services, and then create a document that automatically applies branding Scan all items (servers, hosts, devices, cloud resources, etc) (EULA), including reporting, system configuration, scheduled scanning and more.
Price Token-based Based on infrastructure size, or per user
Support 12-months support per item 12-months support for the product

Which should I choose?

Choose Express for quick, one‑off documentation without database setup.

Choose Server for ongoing automation, scheduling, and reporting across your infrastructure.