Containerlab
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VisitContainerlab vs Nautobot
What both publish
| Fact | Containerlab | Nautobot |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Containerlab can launch VM based routers through vrnetlab or boxen integration and can run containerlab style topologies on Kubernetes through Clabernetes. | The product page lists Ansible, Terraform, Batfish, Bootstrap, Itential, and IP Fabric as integrations. |
| Security | The installer can configure sudo-less operation using a SUID binary and clab_admins group, whose members are effectively granted root-level privileges. | Network to Code states that it maintains SOC 2 Type 2 certification for cloud services. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions, ideas, and bug reports to its Discord community. | Commercial offerings include 24×7 support ticketing, direct access to Nautobot experts, monthly technical touchpoints, and quarterly business reviews. |
Containerlab plans
- ContainerlabFree
- Free and open-sourceFree
Nautobot plans
- CommunityFree
- CloudPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick Containerlab if…
Containerlab suits network engineers and others who need to define and manage network labs as code. It also fits users who want to start topologies in CI or pair labs with telemetry stacks.
Pick Nautobot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.