Self-host netxms
release-6.2.4Enterprise network and infrastructure monitoring platform
- Stars
- 416
- Requires
- Database driver
What is netxms?
NetXMS is an open-source platform for monitoring networks and IT infrastructure, built for enterprise use. It automatically discovers Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology through protocols like ARP, STP, LLDP, and CDP, and includes over 45 vendor-specific device drivers. The system uses a distributed design with a central server, lightweight agents for servers and applications, and both web and desktop consoles. It handles performance metrics, event correlation, alerting with multiple notification channels, and automation via its own NXSL scripting language. Integration options include REST and Java APIs, plus built-in exporters for InfluxDB and ClickHouse. Authentication supports internal accounts, LDAP, RADIUS, and two-factor methods. Deployment options cover Docker Compose, Debian/Ubuntu packages, native installers for Windows and Unix, and source builds. A PostgreSQL database is required. The project is maintained by Raden Solutions, which also sells professional support.
Should you self-host netxms?
netxms scores 55/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring. It has 416 GitHub stars.
It shipped 15 stable releases in the past year. The latest, release-6.2.4, came out on 2 September 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 weeks.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. It is Other-licensed and written mostly in C++.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is mitmproxy (86/100, 46 441 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See netxms vs mitmproxy side by side.
Features
- 45+ device drivers
- AI AssistantOptional, can run on self-hosted model
- Automatic L2/L3 topology discovery
- Built-in scripting engine (NXSL)
- Business service monitoring
- Distributed monitoring with zones
- Java API
- LDAP/RADIUS authentication
- Multi-channel notifications
- Network path tracing
- Real-time log monitoring
- REST API
- Two-factor authentication
- Universal monitoring agents
netxms README
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