ONOS
6.9#1 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager
6.5#6 in network automation softwareWebAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | ONOS | SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | µONOS is composed of microservices deployable on cloud and data-center infrastructure using Kubernetes, with Docker images and Helm charts listed as deployment tools. | NCM features are available in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted and as a standalone Orion module, with deployment behind a firewall or in AWS, Azure, or GCP. |
| Purpose | ONOS provides the control plane for software-defined networks, managing network components and running software modules that provide communication services. | Network Configuration Manager automates management and monitoring of network device configurations to support compliance, audits, and fewer misconfigurations. |
ONOS plans
- ONOSFree
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager plans
- Network Configuration ManagerPriced on request
Pick ONOS if…
ONOS is intended for teams managing software-defined service-provider networks. Its documented uses also include data-center and campus networks.
Pick SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager if…
It suits network administrators who manage device configurations, compliance reporting, backups and configuration changes across a network. Its listed support for multiple vendors may suit teams with mixed device inventories.