SagaOS Kea Pilot is a free, open-source web management platform for Kea DHCP, BIND9 DNS, and Dynamic DNS, intended for ISP and enterprise network operations. It manages DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 subnets, pools, reservations, leases, options, and Kea high availability. DNS features include BIND9 zones and records, RFC2136 updates, and synchronization with DHCP lease events. A live health dashboard, service status tracking, performance metrics, WebSocket updates, audit logs, and analytics cover monitoring. The project also lists multi-tenant data isolation, granular role-based access control, and REST API endpoints for DHCP and DNS operations. Configuration tools include backup, restore, versioning, and rollback. Deployment is documented for Linux and Docker, with Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, and Debian 11+ listed as supported operating systems. Minimum requirements are 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD; BIND9 is optional in the minimal installation. The software is MIT licensed, with no paid tiers or usage limits stated. The README documents admin/admin as the default login and says it must be changed for production.
Who it is for
Kea Pilot is intended for ISP and enterprise network operations teams managing DHCP and DNS. It suits administrators comfortable with Linux or Docker deployment and the listed system requirements.
What is good
- Manages DHCPv4, DHCPv6, and Kea high availability.
- Supports BIND9 zones and DHCP lease synchronization.
- Includes audit logging and performance monitoring.
- MIT licensed with no paid tiers stated.
- Offers backup, restore, versioning, and rollback.
What to know first
- Requires at least 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD.
- Default login is admin/admin and must be changed for production.
- BIND9 is optional only in the minimal installation.
Verdict
Kea Pilot combines DHCP and DNS administration with monitoring, access controls, and configuration recovery tools. Production users should replace the documented default credentials and meet the stated system requirements.
Get started with SagaOS Kea Pilot
- Open the project website on GitHub.
- Choose a Linux installation or Docker deployment.
- Use a supported operating system: Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, or Debian 11+.
- Provide at least 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD storage.
- Sign in with the documented initial admin/admin credentials, then change them for production.
What the free plan stops at
The MIT-licensed software is free, with no paid tiers or usage limits stated. Its minimum system requirements are 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD; higher resources are recommended for production.
Questions about SagaOS Kea Pilot
How much does SagaOS Kea Pilot cost?
The software is free and MIT licensed. No paid tiers or usage limits are stated.
Which platforms does it support?
It is listed for API, Linux, self-hosted, and web use. Documented operating systems include Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, and Debian 11+.
Does it support DHCPv6 and reservations?
Yes. It manages DHCPv4 and DHCPv6, including host reservations, and supports DHCP failover and Kea high availability.
Does it manage DNS as well as DHCP?
Yes. It manages BIND9 zones and records, supports RFC2136 updates, and synchronizes DNS with DHCP lease events. BIND9 is optional in the minimal installation.
Is the software open source?
Yes. The repository states that it is MIT licensed, allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution. The software is provided without warranty.
What are the default credentials?
The README documents admin/admin as the initial login and says it must be changed for production.
SagaOS Kea Pilot plans and pricing
All plansCompared on DHCP management software
- Deployment
- on-premises
- Reservation management
- Yes
- DHCPv6 support
- Yes
- DHCP failover
- Yes
- REST API
- Yes
- Audit logs
- Yes
