Nornir
6.1#5 in data center networking solutionsFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
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OpenDaylight
6.3#2 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Nornir | OpenDaylight |
|---|---|---|
| License | Nornir is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license. | The technical charter says outbound code is made available under the Eclipse Public License 1.0, with documentation under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. |
Nornir plans
- NornirFree
OpenDaylight plans
- OpenDaylightFree
Pick Nornir if…
Nornir suits users comfortable with basic Python who want to automate work across network devices. It is self-hosted and can be extended through plugins.
Pick OpenDaylight if…
OpenDaylight suits network teams that need programmable control across supported network protocols and hardware. Its described use cases include service-provider WAN automation, data center SDN, and enterprise network control.