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Best Data Center Fabric Software in 2026

These tools let teams automate and manage network fabrics, monitor fabric health, and connect operations through web, API, Linux, or self-hosted deployments. Some listed tools also support macOS or Windows.

  1. 1

    ONOS

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Choose ONOS for a software-defined network control plane with distributed operation and a broad set of device interfaces.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    OpenDaylight

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    OpenDaylight combines programmable network control with a broad set of protocols and scaling components. Its self-hosted setup and Java requirement are important considerations for deployment.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  3. 3

    Open Virtual Network

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    OVN provides logical network abstractions and related networking features for cloud management environments.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Cisco Catalyst Center

    Paid APILinuxMac+3
    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Netris

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Netris combines centralized network control with customer-environment deployment and documented behavior during controller outages.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    Broadcom SANnav Management Portal

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Arista CloudVision

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Aviz ONE

    Paid
    4.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Dell SmartFabric Manager

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    ExtremeCloud Orchestrator

    Paid
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Dell Active Fabric Manager

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    DriveNets Network Cloud

    Paid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Nokia Fabric Services System

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Dorado Cruz Fabric Controller

    Paid
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    NVIDIA NetQ

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    NVIDIA Unified Fabric Manager (UFM)

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Pica8 AmpCon Network Controller

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    PANTHEON.tech SandWork

    Paid
    3.6 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Assess free-plan availability, paid-from pricing, trial terms, deployment model, supported fabrics, multi-vendor management, fabric assurance, and API access. If you need to read or change code, check the licence; confirm platform fit and quote requirements before choosing.

Questions

Is data center fabric software available with a free plan?

Some tools in this category include a free plan. Review the features and limits for the option you are considering.

Do these tools offer free trials?

Trial terms differ. Aviz ONE lists a 30-day trial; ask each other vendor whether a trial is available.

How are paid prices shown?

Several listed tools show pricing on request. Check the paid-from field and ask the vendor for a quote.

What platforms are supported by these tools?

The category includes tools for web, Linux, self-hosted, API, macOS, and Windows platforms. Check the platform listed for your chosen tool.

What features should I compare?

Evaluate free-plan availability, paid-from price, fabric automation, supported fabrics, multi-vendor management, fabric assurance, deployment model, and API access.

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