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Netdisco

No phone app

7.0No. 6 of 31
in Network Discovery Software
  • Recognised40% of the score81
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score73
  • Free plan14% of the score30
Free plan
No
Runs on
api, Linux, self-hosted, Web
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Summary

Netdisco is ranked #6 of 31 in network discovery software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

Compared on network discovery software

Free plan
Yesnetdisco.org

Facts

Purpose
Netdisco is a web-based network management tool for network administrators, suitable for small to very large networks.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
Data collection
It collects IP and MAC address data into PostgreSQL using SNMP, CLI, or device APIs.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
Locate devices
It can locate a machine by MAC address or IP address and show the switch port where it is connected.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
Port control
It can turn off a switch port or change a port’s VLAN or PoE status.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
Inventory and history
It inventories network hardware by model, vendor, software, and operating system, and can keep historic data on system IPs and locations.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
Topology and API
It can display network diagrams and search or retrieve data through an API.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
Netdisco includes a web interface, a backend daemon, and a command-line interface; the maker says it runs on Linux or Unix and offers Docker images.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
The installation documentation requires Perl 5.10 or later and PostgreSQL 9.6 or later.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
Initial setup
A first installation requires manually discovering at least one network device; the documentation suggests choosing one that supports CDP, FDP, or LLDP and knows its neighbors.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
Customization
Netdisco has plugin mechanisms for customizing the web interface and backend daemon, and plugins can add commands or actions.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to the Libera IRC channel and a community email list for questions.netdisco.org · 4 Oct 2026
License
The distribution is listed under a BSD license.metacpan.org · 4 Oct 2026

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