Side by side
NIPAP vs RackTables
Both stand on ip management. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWeb
Visit NIPAP Free plan Web
RackTables covers physical datacenter inventory and network records, with rack-space planning, tags, and permissions. Teams should factor in the volunteer-driven support process and the public-by-default bug tracker.
Visit RackTablesThe facts
| NIPAP | RackTables | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nipap.readthedocs.io | racktables.org |
| On ip management | #11 of 18 | #7 of 18 |
NIPAP: what it does well
RackTables: what it does well
- Tracks devices, racks, and enclosures
- Checks free rack space and marks unusable units
- Documents IP addresses, NAT rules, and load balancing
- Supports tags, filtering, files, and permissions
- Free software under GNU GPL version 2
What to know first
- Volunteer-driven issue requests may not be dispatched immediately
- Bug reports are public by default
- Latest stable release listed is version 0.22.0
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