NetBox
What it is
NetBox is a network and infrastructure platform centered on a shared record of physical components, virtual assets, IP addresses, and VLANs. Its stated uses include network source of truth, data center infrastructure management, IP address management, and network automation. Each action is recorded in an audit log.
Teams can use a hosted SaaS edition, deploy NetBox within their own infrastructure, or access open source community use. NetBox Labs describes itself as the commercial steward of the open source project. Hosted offerings are positioned for different needs: Starter for infrastructure with hundreds of devices, Professional for infrastructure at scale and automation, and Premium for scaled infrastructure needing 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 are not displayed for the listed plans; the pricing page directs visitors to contact sales.
For and against
For
- Central record covers physical, virtual, IP, and VLAN data.
- Records every action in an audit log.
- Offers hosted, self-managed, and community use.
- Named integrations include Ansible and VMware.
Against
- Plan prices are not displayed.
- Enterprise support is tied to subscriptions.
- Premium is positioned for scaled infrastructure needs.
The verdict
NetBox brings infrastructure data, audit records, and automation use cases into one platform. Teams should compare deployment options and contact sales for plan pricing.
Who it suits
NetBox may suit teams managing network and infrastructure data, from hundreds of devices to scaled environments. Hosted, self-managed, and open source community options address different deployment preferences.
Plans and prices
NetBox Cloud Free Plan
100 devices · 500 IP addresses · 2 operational branches · 10,000 API requests/month
Read 15 Oct 2026 · netboxlabs.com
Premium
Everything in Professional · SOC 2 and penetration-test access · enterprise SAML/custom SSO · high-availability deployment options
Read 15 Oct 2026 · netboxlabs.com
Professional
Everything in Starter · 1 production plus 1 development/staging environment · SSO group mapping · compatible plugins
Read 15 Oct 2026 · netboxlabs.com
Starter
Single-tenant application · shared database cluster · 1 production environment · automatic upgrades
Read 15 Oct 2026 · netboxlabs.com
NetBox Enterprise
Self-managed in your infrastructure · air gap edition available · 24/7 expert assistance
Read 4 Oct 2026 · netboxlabs.com
On the record
- API extensibility
- A running instance exposes interactive Swagger UI documentation and endpoint groups for circuits, DCIM, extras, IPAM, plugins, tenancy, users, and virtualization.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audit logging
- The product records every action in an audit log for reporting and review.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audit trail
- The product page says every action in NetBox is recorded in an audit log.netboxlabs.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company
- NetBox Labs describes itself as the commercial steward of the open source NetBox project.netboxlabs.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists NetBox Labs as privately held, founded in 2023, headquartered in New York City, and employing 51–200 people.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase identifies the company as NetBox Labs, Inc.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data-center management
- NetBox is used to design, document, automate, and manage physical data-center infrastructure components.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- NetBox can be used as a fully hosted SaaS edition or deployed in the customer's own infrastructure; open source community use is also offered.netboxlabs.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The documentation is organized into installation, configuration, customization, best practices, integrations, plugins, administration, models, reference, development, and release notes.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- The NetBox Enterprise page describes collaborative change management with approval, tracking, review, and audit trails.netboxlabs.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- NetBox Enterprise is a self-managed distribution designed for customer infrastructure, including air-gapped environments.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Enterprise requirements
- The embedded-cluster production recommendation is 12 vCPUs, 32 GB RAM, and 150 GB SSD on x86-64 Linux with disabled swap.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Funding
- NetBox Labs announced a $20 million Series A on April 11, 2023, and a $35 million Series B on July 14, 2025.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations catalog lists connectors and plugins including Jira Assets, ServiceNow, Arista CloudVision, Proxmox, and SIEM event streams.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- IP address management
- Its IPAM capability centralizes IP addresses and supports planning and optimization of IP resources.netboxlabs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: changing interface
- A G2 reviewer says frequent updates can move or change interface elements with limited notice.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: learning curve
- G2 reviewers describe the interface as less intuitive, complex in some scenarios, and subject to a steep learning curve.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: scripting burden
- A G2 reviewer says achieving extensive customization often requires scripting.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026
