Cartography vs NetBrain
Cartography
cartography.dev
NetBrain
netbrain.comSide by side
| Figure | Cartography | NetBrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Application Dependency Mapping Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Deployment | The install guide supports Docker Compose or native installation and requires a reachable Neo4j database. | The system has a browser-based interface and supports all-in-one, two-server, distributed, and high-availability deployment methods. |
| Integrations | The project documentation lists integrations including AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, GitHub, Okta, Entra ID, CrowdStrike, and more than 30 other platforms. | NetBrain supports MCP connections with external AI, observability, APM, and ITSM systems, and names Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Splunk, ThousandEyes, BMC, ServiceNow, and Jira. |
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In their own words
Cartography
Cartography has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NetBrain
NetBrain is an agentic network-operations platform for teams managing complex, multi-vendor networks. It uses live network context to help diagnose issues, assess risk, and manage changes across physical, virtual, cloud, and software-defined infrastructure. Its model includes device configuration, utilization, software versions, and topology; it maps Layer 2, Layer 3, overlay, and underlay networks and calculates paths across datacenter, WAN, and cloud. Named agents include Deep Diagnosis for root-cause analysis, Assessment for network checks, Change for governed runbooks, and Companion for everyday needs. NetBrain says agents read before writing and require user approval before execution. Runbook and intent-based automation support network operations. Connections include MCP, REST APIs, and webhooks, with named integrations such as ServiceNow, BigPanda, Dynatrace, Copilot, Gemini, and Claude. Its documentation describes role-based authentication, external authentication, password controls, and audit logs. The platform offers hybrid deployment and a time-limited trial license, but pricing is on request. NetBrain says it is not designed as a network-wide 24×7 monitoring solution and complements monitoring products.