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Open-AudIT vs Netdisco: catalog facts
Open-AudITNetdisco
Freemium

Free for up to 100 devices; paid editions add automation and compliance features.

Free

Free to install and run yourself.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Agentless discovery of network devices
  • Hardware and software inventory with change tracking
  • Finds which switch port a device is on
  • Port control for VLAN, PoE and shutdown
  • Free edition limited to 100 devices
  • Compliance and automation features need paid editions
  • Requires a PostgreSQL database
  • Runs on Linux or Unix only
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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