NetBox vs XIA Configuration
NetBox
netboxlabs.comXIA Configuration
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| Figure | NetBox | XIA Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $250/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Network Documentation Software | 8.4 (#11) | 7.8 (#17) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 |
| Purpose | NetBox is a platform for understanding, operating, automating, and securing networks and infrastructure. | XIA Configuration Server automatically documents IT infrastructure, including network switches, connected devices, ports, and VLANs. |
| Security and compliance | NetBox Labs states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and offers cloud IP allowlists, mutual TLS, dedicated IP addresses, backups, and regional data hosting. | Built-in reports can check system configuration against predefined security benchmarks with pass/fail scoring to support audits. |
| Support | NetBox Enterprise subscriptions include 24/7 expert assistance and access to NetBox training. | Support and maintenance can include major and minor updates, fixes, technical support, and remote technical support. |
Plans
NetBox
- NetBox Cloud Free PlanFree
- NetBox EnterprisePriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- StarterPriced on request
XIA Configuration
- Technician$3,000 a year
- Enterprise CustomPriced on request
- Enterprise UnlimitedPriced on request
In their own words
NetBox
NetBox is a network and infrastructure platform that keeps physical components, virtual assets, IPs, and VLANs in a shared source of truth. Its stated uses include data center infrastructure management, IP address management, network automation, and network source-of-truth work. Every action is recorded in an audit log. Teams can use the hosted SaaS edition, deploy NetBox in their own infrastructure, or use the open-source community offering. NetBox Labs describes itself as the commercial steward of the open-source project. Hosted plans are positioned for different scales and needs: Starter for infrastructure with hundreds of devices, Professional for infrastructure at scale and automation, and Premium for scaled environments requiring advanced security, compliance, and deployment options. NetBox Enterprise is self-managed, with an air-gap edition available. Enterprise subscriptions include 24/7 expert assistance and training. Named integrations include ServiceNow, Splunk, Ansible, Itential, Gluware, and VMware. NetBox Cloud offers SSO integrations with Azure, Okta, and Google. Prices for the named plans are not displayed; the pricing page directs prospective customers to sales.
XIA Configuration
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