# netbox vs NetworkOptimizer

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | netbox | NetworkOptimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 21 781 ✓ | 1 210 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +189 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 22 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.10.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for netbox.

If you want the quickest setup, NetworkOptimizer is easier to run; netbox needs more configuration.

netbox is growing faster right now (+189 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbox-vs-networkoptimizer