Side by side

Gluware vs Netpicker

Both stand on network configuration management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Gluware

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Gluware combines network discovery, configuration monitoring, lifecycle management, integrations, and API access. The free Community Edition has a one-year renewable term, a 20-device limit, and no Topology; other pricing is on request.

Visit Gluware

Netpicker

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Netpicker combines network testing, backup and security validation with on-premises and air-gapped deployment options. The free Foundation plan is limited to one user; Professional starts at $7,500 a year.

Visit Netpicker

The facts

	Gluware	Netpicker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Netpicker - Professional: $7,500 a year
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	gluware.com	netpicker.io
On network configuration management software	#1 of 35	#3 of 35

Gluware: what it does well

Discovers configuration and operational state.
Supports 56 operating systems across 22 vendors.
Cloud and on-premises deployment options.
Community Edition covers up to 20 devices.

What to know first

Community Edition excludes Topology.
Community Edition is limited to 20 devices.
Community Edition renews after one year.
Pricing for other plans is on request.

Netpicker: what it does well

Supports devices from more than 180 vendors.
Foundation includes unlimited configuration backups.
Can detect drift and compare configuration changes.
Runs on-premises or in air-gapped environments.
REST API can restore backups and run tests.

What to know first

Foundation is limited to a single user.
Professional starts at $7,500 a year.
Professional includes 10 devices.

Alternatives to Gluware Alternatives to Netpicker The whole list