Paessler MIB Importer and Converter vs BlackOwl MIB Browser

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

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter is a Network & Admin solution with tags like snmp, mib, network-monitoring, device-monitoring.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

On the other hand, BlackOwl MIB Browser is a Network & Admin product tagged with snmp, network-management, mib-browser.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like 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.

Feature	Paessler MIB Importer and Converter	BlackOwl MIB Browser
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

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.

Key Features Comparison

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

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Pricing Comparison

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

• Free

BlackOwl MIB Browser

• Free
• Freemium