SMI-Mib Browser vs Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

Struggling to choose between SMI-Mib Browser and Paessler MIB Importer and Converter? 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, 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	SMI-Mib Browser	Paessler MIB Importer and Converter
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

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

SMI-Mib Browser Features

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

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

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

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

SMI-Mib Browser

• Open Source

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

• Free