SMI-Mib Browser vs OpenSNMP

Struggling to choose between SMI-Mib Browser and OpenSNMP? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

SMI-Mib Browser is a Network & Admin solution with tags like snmp, mib, network-management.

It boasts features such as Graphical MIB browser, MIB compiler, MIB editor, Support for SMIv1, SMIv2 and SMIng syntax, Search MIBs, Validate MIBs and pros including Free and open source, Easy to use graphical interface, Supports all major MIB syntax versions, Can browse, edit, validate and compile MIBs.

On the other hand, OpenSNMP is a Network & Admin product tagged with snmp, monitoring, network, open-source.

Its standout features include SNMP monitoring and management, Support for SNMP v1, v2c, v3, Automatic device discovery, Performance and availability monitoring, Alerting and notifications, Graphing and reporting, Extensible with plugins, and it shines with pros like Open source and free, Easy to install and configure, Platform independent, Scalable for large networks, Customizable via plugins, Good community support.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

SMI-Mib Browser

SMI-Mib Browser

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.

Categories:
Network & Admin Network Monitoring
snmp mib network-management

SMI-Mib Browser Features

  1. Graphical MIB browser
  2. MIB compiler
  3. MIB editor
  4. Support for SMIv1, SMIv2 and SMIng syntax
  5. Search MIBs
  6. Validate MIBs

Pricing

  • Open Source

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

OpenSNMP

OpenSNMP

OpenSNMP is an open source network management and monitoring software based on the SNMP protocol. It provides tools for monitoring network devices, gathering performance data, and sending notifications about critical events.

Categories:
Network & Admin Monitoring
snmp monitoring network open-source

OpenSNMP Features

  1. SNMP monitoring and management
  2. Support for SNMP v1, v2c, v3
  3. Automatic device discovery
  4. Performance and availability monitoring
  5. Alerting and notifications
  6. Graphing and reporting
  7. Extensible with plugins

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source and free

Easy to install and configure

Platform independent

Scalable for large networks

Customizable via plugins

Good community support

Cons

Limited official documentation

Steep learning curve

Not as feature rich as commercial options

Lacks web interface

Plugin quality can vary