Paessler MIB Importer and Converter vs SMI-Mib Browser

Struggling to choose between Paessler MIB Importer and Converter and SMI-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, SMI-Mib Browser is a Network & Admin product tagged with snmp, mib, network-management.

Its standout features include Graphical MIB browser, MIB compiler, MIB editor, Support for SMIv1, SMIv2 and SMIng syntax, Search MIBs, Validate MIBs, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to use graphical interface, Supports all major MIB syntax versions, Can browse, edit, validate and compile MIBs.

Feature	Paessler MIB Importer and Converter	SMI-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.

SMI-Mib Browser

Description: SMI-Mib Browser is a free, open source SNMP MIB browser, editor and compiler. It allows users to easily browse, search and compile MIBs. It has support for SMIv1, SMIv2 and SMIng syntax.

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

SMI-Mib Browser Features

• Graphical MIB browser
• MIB compiler
• MIB editor
• Support for SMIv1, SMIv2 and SMIng syntax
• Search MIBs
• Validate MIBs

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

SMI-Mib Browser

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use graphical interface
• Supports all major MIB syntax versions
• Can browse, edit, validate and compile MIBs

Cons

• Limited to Windows platform
• No support for latest SMIv3 syntax

Pricing Comparison

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

• Free

SMI-Mib Browser

• Open Source