BlackOwl MIB Browser vs Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

Struggling to choose between BlackOwl MIB Browser and Paessler MIB Importer and Converter? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

BlackOwl MIB Browser is a Network & Admin solution with tags like snmp, network-management, mib-browser.

It boasts features such as Intuitive GUI for browsing MIBs, Supports SNMPv1, v2c and v3, MIB compiler for loading custom MIBs, Device discovery and automated polling, Trap monitoring and logging, Table data sorting and filtering, Graphing and reporting capabilities, Command line interface and pros including Easy to use interface, Good SNMP protocol support, Helpful for network discovery, Useful tool for monitoring and troubleshooting, Can view raw SNMP data in human readable format.

On the other hand, Paessler MIB Importer and Converter is a Network & Admin product tagged with snmp, mib, network-monitoring, device-monitoring.

Its standout features include Imports MIB files into PRTG Network Monitor, Converts MIB files into multiple formats, Supports SMIv1 and SMIv2, Parses MIB files and creates sensors, Automates adding SNMP devices to PRTG, Includes MIB compiler for validation, Works with all PRTG editions, and it shines with pros like Easy monitoring setup for SNMP devices, Saves time importing and converting MIBs, Free tool included with PRTG, No limit on number of MIBs imported, Supports bulk import of multiple MIBs, Automatically creates sensors from MIBs.

Feature	BlackOwl MIB Browser	Paessler MIB Importer and Converter
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

BlackOwl MIB Browser

Description: BlackOwl MIB Browser is an SNMP network management software that allows users to browse MIBs, poll SNMP devices, and perform basic SNMP functions. It has an intuitive GUI for navigation and presents MIB data in an easy to read format.

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

Description: Paessler MIB Importer and Converter is a free tool that imports MIB files into PRTG Network Monitor and converts MIB files into other formats. It allows easy monitoring of SNMP devices in PRTG.

Key Features Comparison

BlackOwl MIB Browser Features

• Intuitive GUI for browsing MIBs
• Supports SNMPv1, v2c and v3
• MIB compiler for loading custom MIBs
• Device discovery and automated polling
• Trap monitoring and logging
• Table data sorting and filtering
• Graphing and reporting capabilities
• Command line interface

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter Features

• Imports MIB files into PRTG Network Monitor
• Converts MIB files into multiple formats
• Supports SMIv1 and SMIv2
• Parses MIB files and creates sensors
• Automates adding SNMP devices to PRTG
• Includes MIB compiler for validation
• Works with all PRTG editions

Pros & Cons Analysis

BlackOwl MIB Browser

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Good SNMP protocol support
• Helpful for network discovery
• Useful tool for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Can view raw SNMP data in human readable format

Cons

• Limited to basic SNMP functions
• No network topology mapping
• Minimal graphing and reporting features
• No alerting or automation capabilities
• Only runs on Windows

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

Pros

• Easy monitoring setup for SNMP devices
• Saves time importing and converting MIBs
• Free tool included with PRTG
• No limit on number of MIBs imported
• Supports bulk import of multiple MIBs
• Automatically creates sensors from MIBs

Cons

• Only works with Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
• Limited to importing into PRTG, no generic MIB conversion
• Requires Windows installation
• No command line or API access

Pricing Comparison

BlackOwl MIB Browser

• Free
• Freemium

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

• Free