Netdisco vs SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
Netdisco
netdisco.orgSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
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| Figure | Netdisco | SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Topology Mapping Software | 8.3 (#8) | 7.4 (#19) |
| Spec score · Network Mapping Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.3 (#10) |
| Spec score · Network Discovery Software | 8.1 (#16) | 7.4 (#25) |
| Purpose | Netdisco is a web-based network management tool designed for network administrators. | Network Topology Mapper automatically discovers devices and plots them in network topology maps. |
Plans
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
- Network Topology Mapper$1,977, paid once
In their own words
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.
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper
SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.