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Cambium cnMaestro vs NetBox
Both stand on network management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
cnMaestro combines Cambium device management with cloud and on-premises deployment options, plus APIs and webhooks. Essentials has stated device and user limits; cnMaestro X has multi-year subscriptions with tier-based pricing.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
NetBox combines infrastructure inventory with audit history and multiple deployment approaches. Plan pricing is not shown, so teams considering hosted or enterprise options will need to contact sales.
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| Cambium cnMaestro | NetBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cambiumnetworks.com | netboxlabs.com |
| On network management software | #2 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
Cambium cnMaestro: what it does well
- Free Essentials plan supports up to 10,000 devices.
- Supports cloud, private cloud, and on-premises deployment.
- Includes REST APIs and webhooks.
- X trial lasts 90 days.
What to know first
- Manages Cambium wireless and wired infrastructure.
- Essentials is limited to 10 management users.
- X subscription pricing depends on device tiers and counts.
- X subscriptions are offered for 1, 3, or 5 years.
NetBox: what it does well
- Central inventory covers physical and virtual assets
- Every action is recorded in an audit log
- Hosted, self-managed, and open source options
- Named integrations include Ansible and VMware
- NetBox Cloud offers Azure, Okta, and Google SSO
What to know first
- Prices are not displayed for listed plans
- Some advanced controls are described for Enterprise
- Enterprise subscriptions are self-managed in customer infrastructure
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