Forward Enterprise vs Netdisco
Forward Enterprise
forwardnetworks.comNetdisco
netdisco.orgSide by side
| Figure | Forward Enterprise | Netdisco |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Topology Mapping Software | 7.9 (#13) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Spec score · Network Discovery Software | 7.7 (#21) | 8.1 (#16) |
| Support | The maker describes customer success, a Forward Community, and professional services as part of its customer support offering. | The project points users to its Libera IRC channel and community email list for questions. |
Plans
Forward Enterprise
- Forward Enterprise (modular subscription: Base, Network, Security)Priced on request
In their own words
Forward Enterprise
Forward Enterprise has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Netdisco
Netdisco is free, self-hosted network management software for administrators of small through very large networks. It gathers IP and MAC address data into PostgreSQL through SNMP, command-line interfaces, or device APIs. A lookup by MAC address or IP can show the connected switch port, which administrators can disable or change for VLAN or PoE status. Netdisco inventories hardware by model, vendor, software, and operating system, and preserves historical system IP and location data. It can draw network diagrams and expose search and retrieval through an API. The distribution includes a web interface, backend daemon, and command-line interface; the maker says it runs on Linux or Unix and provides Docker images. Installation requires Perl 5.10 or later and PostgreSQL 9.6 or later. The first setup requires manually discovering a network device that knows its neighbors. Plugins can add interface or backend commands and actions.