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.

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:
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


Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter

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.

Categories:
snmp mib network-monitoring device-monitoring

Paessler MIB Importer and Converter Features

  1. Imports MIB files into PRTG Network Monitor
  2. Converts MIB files into multiple formats
  3. Supports SMIv1 and SMIv2
  4. Parses MIB files and creates sensors
  5. Automates adding SNMP devices to PRTG
  6. Includes MIB compiler for validation
  7. Works with all PRTG editions

Pricing

  • Free

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