netboxvsThingport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| netbox | Thingport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #14 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 21 786 | 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +189 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | extension-latest · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
netbox scores 79/100 against 50/100 for Thingport, so it is the safer default.
netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Thingport.
If you want the quickest setup, Thingport is easier to run; netbox needs more configuration.
netbox is growing faster right now (+189 stars in 30 days).
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