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NetPol
What NetPol is
NetPol is network monitoring software for OT, SCADA, and industrial networks. It polls managed switches using SNMP v2c and presents CPU and memory readings, interface status, errors, and uptime. Automatic CDP and LLDP discovery creates a live map of device links and relationships. Operators can set thresholds for each switch, acknowledge or silence alarms, and review an action history. NetPol also supports SSH configuration backups, side-by-side configuration comparisons, and full restore. Polling can use Core, Standard, Slow, or Maintenance classes; the timed classes range from 30 to 900 seconds, and jitter is intended to protect OT control planes.
The software is self-hosted and can run on a local server, VM, or Raspberry Pi without a cloud dependency. The maker says switch data stays on the customer’s server and routine monitoring uses no telemetry, cloud sync, or third-party data processors. PDF management reports include switch status, alert summaries, and recommendations. NetPol is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and web use. Plans are billed per node, starting with Lite at A$1,000 a month for up to 25 switches; a seven-day trial is available.
Who it suits
NetPol suits industrial operators in sectors such as mining, utilities, manufacturing, and transport infrastructure that need to monitor managed switches. It also fits OT service providers and multi-site operators seeking self-hosted monitoring and configuration tools.
What it does well
- Maps device relationships and link states through CDP and LLDP discovery.
- Shows switch CPU, memory, interface status, errors, and uptime.
- Supports SSH backups, configuration diffs, and full restore.
- Can operate locally without a cloud dependency.
- Offers PDF reports with status, alerts, and recommendations.
What to know first
- Lite is A$1,000 per node per month.
- Lite is limited to 25 switches.
- Windows version does not include a topology map.
Limits
Lite costs A$1,000 a month per node and supports up to 25 switches. Windows does not include a topology map; Medium includes the topology map and supports unlimited switches.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | per node · up to 25 switches · SNMP v2c polling · real-time dashboard · alarm management · email support | A$1,000 a month |
| Medium | per node · unlimited switches · SNMP v2c polling · topology map · config backup & diff · full reporting suite · priority support | A$1,500 a month |
| Enterprise Dashboard | per node · aggregate data from multiple NetPol nodes · cloud-hosted or self-hosted | A$200 a month |
| Pro | per node · unlimited switches · multi-client profiles · poll class system · PingPlot per-hop monitor · VLAN management · priority + phone support | A$2,000 a month |
As netpol.io lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://netpol.io/ and choose the seven-day trial or a paid plan.
- Choose Linux, macOS, Windows, web, or a self-hosted deployment route.
- Prepare a system with at least 1 CPU core, 512 MB RAM, and 500 MB free disk space.
- Provide LAN access to switches with SNMP v2c enabled and TCP port 5001 available.
- Connect compatible managed switches that support SNMP v2c.
Verdict
Choose NetPol if your industrial network needs switch monitoring, alarm management, and self-hosted operation. Lite covers up to 25 switches, while topology mapping and configuration backup are included in Medium. Look elsewhere if you need the Windows version to display a topology map.
Questions
How much does NetPol cost?
Lite costs A$1,000 a month per node. Medium is A$1,500 a month per node, Pro is A$2,000 a month per node, and Enterprise Dashboard is A$200 a month per node.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A seven-day trial is available.
Which platforms does NetPol support?
The listed platforms are Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. The download page lists macOS 10.14 or later as fully supported and recommends Ubuntu 18.04 or later for Linux.
Can NetPol run without cloud services?
Yes. It can run on a local server, VM, or Raspberry Pi without a cloud dependency. The maker says switch data stays on the customer’s server and routine monitoring uses no telemetry, cloud sync, or third-party data processors.
Which switches are compatible?
The maker lists managed switches supporting SNMP v2c, including Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, Fortinet FortiSwitch, HP/Aruba, Juniper, and Extreme Networks.
What support comes with the plans?
Lite includes email support. Medium includes priority support, and Pro includes priority and phone support.
Facts from NetPol's own pages
- Alarms
- Users can configure per-switch thresholds, acknowledge or silence alarms, and review an action history. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Configuration backups
- NetPol supports one-click SSH configuration backups, side-by-side diffs, and full restore. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Perth, Western Australia · netpol.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists compatibility with managed switches supporting SNMP v2c, including Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, Fortinet FortiSwitch, HP/Aruba, Juniper, and Extreme Networks. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker lists mining, utilities, water and wastewater, manufacturing, oil and gas, transport infrastructure, OT managed-service providers, and multi-site industrial operators as deployment environments. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Offline operation
- NetPol is self-hosted and can run on a local server, VM, or Raspberry Pi without a cloud dependency. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The download page says the Windows version has no topology map; macOS 10.14 or later is listed as fully supported, and Ubuntu 18.04 or later is recommended for Linux. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Polling
- Poll classes include Core (30–90s), Standard (120–300s), Slow (300–900s), and Maintenance, with jitter to protect OT control planes. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NetPol is network monitoring software built for OT, SCADA, and industrial networks. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Reports
- NetPol can generate PDF management reports with switch status, alert summaries, and recommendations. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The download page lists 1 CPU core minimum, 512 MB RAM minimum, 500 MB free disk space, LAN access to switches, SNMP v2c enabled, and TCP port 5001 available. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and data handling
- The maker says switch data stays on the customer’s server and day-to-day monitoring uses no telemetry, cloud sync, or third-party data processors. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Lite includes email support, Medium includes priority support, and Pro includes priority and phone support. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Switch monitoring
- It polls switches using SNMP v2c and displays CPU, memory, interface status, errors, and uptime. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Topology
- Automatic CDP and LLDP discovery builds a live network map of device relationships and link states. · netpol.io, 7 Oct 2026