No. 7 of 33 ·Network Configuration Management Software

NetKeep

Web · Linux · Self-hosted

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

NetKeep is ranked #7 of 33 in network configuration management software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

NetKeep plans and pricing

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NetKeep Free Self-hosted · Linux amd64 or arm64 server · AGPL-3.0 github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on network configuration management software

Configuration backup: Yes
Configuration comparison: Yes
Deployment model: on-premises

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The record

Purpose: NetKeep collects, versions, compares, and protects network device configurations for ISPs and infrastructure teams.
Collection: It uses Oxidized 0.37.0 as its configuration collection engine and stores collected versions in permanent Git history.
Configuration history: Users can search, download, and compare configuration versions with unified or side-by-side diffs.
Integrations: NetKeep supports read-only inventory synchronization with LibreNMS and NetBox.
Notifications: Notification channels include email, signed webhooks, and Telegram.
Backups: Full backups can be encrypted and sent to local storage or S3-compatible services, with private Git mirroring also available.
Access controls: The product offers owner, administrator, operator, and reader roles, plus optional TOTP two-factor authentication and passkeys.
Safe mode: In safe mode, NetKeep collects, compares, and exports configurations without applying changes to equipment; arbitrary Ruby or unreviewed drivers weaken this guarantee.
Data protection: The maker warns that configuration backups may contain passwords, tokens, SNMP communities, and sensitive network details, and recommends encrypted storage and restricted administrative access.
Deployment requirements: Installation requires a Linux amd64 or arm64 server, Docker Engine 25 or newer, Docker Compose plugin 2.24 or newer, and persistent storage.
Support: Community support is best-effort with no SLA; commercial implementation, migration, or operational support is arranged by email.
License: NetKeep's original code is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Network Configuration Management Software in 2026#7 of 33

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Sources

github.com/lrqnet/NetKeep· checked 4 Oct 2026