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Gluware vs Oxidized

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.

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Oxidized

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Oxidized provides multiple node sources and backup outputs, with API actions for inspecting configurations and versions. Its web interface is optional, and the project notes that its current maintainer group is small.

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The facts

	Gluware	Oxidized
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	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	gluware.com	github.com
On network configuration management software	#1 of 35	#5 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.

Oxidized: what it does well

Supports over 130 operating system types.
Git output records a commit for each configuration change.
REST API can fetch configurations and show differences.
Syslog examples can trigger configuration fetches.
Git-Crypt output encrypts configuration pushes.

What to know first

The web interface and API are disabled by default.
The web interface requires the optional oxidized-web gem.
The project says it is maintained by very few people.

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