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NetKeep

Ch 116.9of 33 Network Configuration Management Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Configuration backupYes
  4. 4Configuration comparisonYes
  5. 5Deployment modelon-premises
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Overview

NetKeep is ranked #11 of 33 in network configuration management software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

NetKeep plans and pricing

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NetKeep Free Self-hosted · Linux amd64 or arm64 server · AGPL-3.0 github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on network configuration management software

Configuration backup
Yesgithub.com
Configuration comparison
Yesgithub.com
Deployment model
on-premisesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
NetKeep collects, versions, compares, and protects network device configurations for ISPs and infrastructure teams.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Collection
It uses Oxidized 0.37.0 as its configuration collection engine and stores collected versions in permanent Git history.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration history
Users can search, download, and compare configuration versions with unified or side-by-side diffs.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
NetKeep supports read-only inventory synchronization with LibreNMS and NetBox.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Notifications
Notification channels include email, signed webhooks, and Telegram.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Backups
Full backups can be encrypted and sent to local storage or S3-compatible services, with private Git mirroring also available.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Access controls
The product offers owner, administrator, operator, and reader roles, plus optional TOTP two-factor authentication and passkeys.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Safe mode
In safe mode, NetKeep collects, compares, and exports configurations without applying changes to equipment; arbitrary Ruby or unreviewed drivers weaken this guarantee.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Data protection
The maker warns that configuration backups may contain passwords, tokens, SNMP communities, and sensitive network details, and recommends encrypted storage and restricted administrative access.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment requirements
Installation requires a Linux amd64 or arm64 server, Docker Engine 25 or newer, Docker Compose plugin 2.24 or newer, and persistent storage.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Community support is best-effort with no SLA; commercial implementation, migration, or operational support is arranged by email.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
NetKeep's original code is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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