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ColdAisle vs Danbyte
Both stand on data center infrastructure 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 Self-hostedWebWindows
ColdAisle covers floor plans, power, cooling, and device monitoring in a self-hosted package. Its Windows and server requirements, along with the stated IPAM exclusions, are worth checking against a site’s needs.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Danbyte combines IPAM, DCIM, discovery and automation in a free, self-hosted platform. Its breadth may suit infrastructure teams, but installation requires PostgreSQL and Redis, and the cloud service is not yet available.
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| ColdAisle | Danbyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | coldaisle.app | danbyte.net |
| On data center infrastructure management software | #2 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
ColdAisle: what it does well
- Free to use under the MIT License.
- Includes 2D plans and interactive 3D views.
- Monitors power and cooling infrastructure.
- Supports SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 with scheduled polling.
- Imports openDCIM data with a migration preview.
What to know first
- Requires Windows, IIS, PHP, and SQL Server.
- IPAM does not provide IPv6, DNS, or a DHCP server.
- There is no paid ticket portal in v1.
- No free trial is listed.
Danbyte: what it does well
- Free and open source with all features included.
- No seat license or license expiry.
- Can run fully air-gapped on user hardware.
- Tracks IP space, racks, cabling and virtual infrastructure.
- Includes Ansible and Terraform inventory options.
What to know first
- Linux quick installer requires PostgreSQL 15+ and Redis.
- Danbyte Cloud has no listed price and is coming soon.
- Deployment is on-premises/self-hosted.
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