Know What Your IT Looked Like Before Something Goes Wrong
After a breach, outage, or dispute, everyone asks questions. Nobody has records.
ExplainMyIT creates dated, plain-English snapshots of your IT setup — proof of what existed, when it changed, and what you knew. Use it for insurance questionnaires, due diligence, vendor accountability, and post-incident clarity.
Runs quietly in the background like insurance documentation — not a tool that demands daily attention.
Designed by a senior infrastructure engineer for owners who don't want to become IT experts.
Free Snapshot
A single, external snapshot of your public IT footprint.
Includes:
- Owner-readable summary
- Assumptions being made
- Questions to ask your IT provider
- Delivered by email
- No account required
Limits:
- One free snapshot per domain
- No re-runs or updates
- Must create account for tracking
Record
Proof of what your IT looked like before something went wrong.
Monthly snapshots create a dated timeline — the kind of evidence you need for insurance claims, disputes, due diligence, and incident investigations.
Most businesses don't have records of what changed and when. You will.
Includes:
- Automatic monthly external snapshots with full change history
- Owner-readable summaries, assumptions, and blind spots
- Process-focused questions to ask your IT provider or MSP
- Access to all past reports
- Cancel anytime — your past reports remain accessible
Most customers use Explain My IT as a background governance record, not a daily tool.
Free account: Up to 3 domains, 1 snapshot each (no updates). No credit card required.
On-Premise
An agent installed inside your network gives you an independent record of what's happening internally — separate from what your MSP tells you.
Sees devices, ports, and changes that external snapshots cannot reach.
Includes:
- Everything in Record
- Windows agent — double-click install, no IT knowledge required
- Internal device discovery and inventory
- Open port detection per device
- New device and disappearance alerts
- Internal vs external exposure comparison
- Outbound-only — no inbound firewall changes needed
Get notified when On-Premise is available
Compare Plans
| Feature | Free Snapshot | Record | On-Premise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public IT snapshot | |||
| Owner-readable summary | |||
| Assumptions & questions | |||
| Change history | — | ||
| Full timeline | — | ||
| Access to past reports | — | ||
| Internal network scanning | — | — | |
| Asset discovery & inventory | — | — | |
| Change detection | — | — | |
| On-premise deployment | — | — | |
| Price | $0 | $99/yror $9.99/mo | $299/yror $29.99/mo |
What This Is — and Is Not
This is:
- • A neutral, external perspective
- • A continuity and governance artifact
- • A way to stay informed without becoming technical
This is not:
- • A security monitoring service
- • An alerting or remediation tool
- • A replacement for your MSP or IT team
- • A penetration test or internal audit
Create a Record Before You Need It
If something happens tomorrow, you'll have proof of what your IT looked like today.