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Netdisco vs Open-AudIT: catalog facts
Netdisco	Open-AudIT
Free Free to install and run yourself.	Freemium Free for up to 100 devices; paid editions add automation and compliance features.
Linux, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Finds which switch port a device is on Port control for VLAN, PoE and shutdown	Agentless discovery of network devices Hardware and software inventory with change tracking
Requires a PostgreSQL database Runs on Linux or Unix only	Free edition limited to 100 devices Compliance and automation features need paid editions
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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