# netbox vs Nexterm

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

| | netbox | Nexterm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #1 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 21 781 ✓ | 5 114 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +189 ✓ | +72 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 64/100 for Nexterm, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Nexterm.

If you want the quickest setup, Nexterm 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)
- [Nexterm](https://selfhost.directory/project/nexterm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nexterm.md)

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