NetBox
7.6#1 in data center networking solutionsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Tidal LightMesh
7.2#8 in ip address management softwareFrom $385 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | NetBox | Tidal LightMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | NetBox can be used as a fully hosted SaaS edition or deployed in the customer's own infrastructure; open source community use is also offered. | LightMesh is offered as SaaS on any plan, while Docker self-hosting on Ubuntu LTS, AWS, or Azure is available for Enterprise. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Purpose | NetBox is a platform for understanding, operating, automating, and securing networks and infrastructure. | LightMesh is cloud-first IP address management software for discovering, planning, and governing address data across cloud, DHCP, and imports. |
| Security | NetBox Labs says it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and lists IP allow lists, mTLS, encrypted production data, and annual penetration tests among its security measures. | Tidal says it completed a SOC 2 Type II audit and uses AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS v1.2 in transit. |
NetBox plans
- NetBox Cloud Free PlanFree
- NetBox EnterprisePriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- StarterPriced on request
Tidal LightMesh plans
- FreeFree
- Pro (monthly)$35 a month
- Team (monthly)$249 a month
- Pro (annual)$385 a year
- Team (annual)$2,739 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick NetBox if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Tidal LightMesh if…
LightMesh suits teams organizing IP address data across cloud, DHCP, and imported sources. Its Free plan is for a single user managing fewer than 1,000 IPs, while Enterprise lists unlimited users and IPs.