Tech riderRev. 9 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: metacpan.org
Overview
Netdisco is ranked #17 of 36 in network discovery software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.
Netdisco plans and pricing
All plansCompared on network discovery software
- Free plan
- Yesnetdisco.org
Facts
- Purpose
- Netdisco is a web-based network management tool for network administrators, suitable for small to very large networks.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- It collects IP and MAC address data into PostgreSQL using SNMP, CLI, or device APIs.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Locate devices
- It can locate a machine by MAC address or IP address and show the switch port where it is connected.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Port control
- It can turn off a switch port or change a port’s VLAN or PoE status.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Inventory and history
- It inventories network hardware by model, vendor, software, and operating system, and can keep historic data on system IPs and locations.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Topology and API
- It can display network diagrams and search or retrieve data through an API.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Netdisco includes a web interface, a backend daemon, and a command-line interface; the maker says it runs on Linux or Unix and offers Docker images.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The installation documentation requires Perl 5.10 or later and PostgreSQL 9.6 or later.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Initial setup
- A first installation requires manually discovering at least one network device; the documentation suggests choosing one that supports CDP, FDP, or LLDP and knows its neighbors.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Netdisco has plugin mechanisms for customizing the web interface and backend daemon, and plugins can add commands or actions.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the Libera IRC channel and a community email list for questions.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The distribution is listed under a BSD license.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Device lookup
- It can locate a machine by MAC or IP and show the switch port where it is connected.metacpan.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Port actions
- It can turn off a switch port or change a port’s VLAN or PoE status.netdisco.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- It can inventory network hardware by model, vendor, software, and operating system.metacpan.org · 9 Oct 2026
- History and visualization
- It keeps historic data about system IPs and locations and can show network diagrams.netdisco.org · 9 Oct 2026
- API and customization
- It provides an API for searching and retrieving data, plus a plugin subsystem for customizing the web interface and backend daemon.metacpan.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Architecture
- The application includes a lightweight web server, a backend daemon for gathering network data, and a command-line interface for troubleshooting.netdisco.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Initial discovery
- A first-time installation requires manually discovering one device that speaks CDP, FDP, or LLDP and knows its neighbors.metacpan.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Intended scale
- The project describes Netdisco as suitable for networks ranging from small to very large.netdisco.org · 9 Oct 2026
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Sources
- netdisco.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
- metacpan.org/pod/App::Netdisco· checked 4 Oct 2026