LibreNMS

A lightweight, extensible network device configuration backup tool that modernizes configuration management across 130+ device types

Also known as
librenms

What is LibreNMS?

An open-source system for backing up and version-controlling network device configurations using Git, with REST APIs and web interface support.

Independently observed

LibreNMS pricing

We don't have LibreNMS's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.

What LibreNMS does

The capabilities that matter for network monitoring, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Capabilities
Snmp polling
✓
Netflow sflow ipfix
-
Auto discovery topology
✓
Wifi monitoring
-
Sdwan monitoring
-
Synthetic active monitoring
-
Config backup change mgmt
✓
Cloud VPC monitoring
-
Multi tenant msp
-
Anomaly detection
-
Open source
✓
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • CLI
  • Web
  • Linux
Deployment
  • On-premise
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (4)

Independently observed
  • Slack
  • Email
  • IRC
  • Syslog←•

Security & compliance

Known vulnerabilities: 100 (24 in the last 12 months), max severity CRITICAL sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality

LibreNMS FAQ

Common questions about LibreNMS, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is LibreNMS?

Automatically identifies and monitors networked devices with customizable alerts and API integration. Provides mobile applications for remote monitoring and includes billing and reporting functionality. It is indexed under Network Monitoring.

Source: https://www.librenms.org

What platforms does LibreNMS support?

LibreNMS supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://www.librenms.org

Can LibreNMS be self-hosted?

Yes. LibreNMS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://www.librenms.org

What does LibreNMS integrate with?

We have confirmed 3 integrations for LibreNMS, including Slack, Email and IRC. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.

Source: https://www.librenms.org

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Balanced composite 49 / 100
low · 33%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Development activity630.095.9✓
Release cadence860.054.5✓
Capabilities670.064.2✓
Security score520.042.2✓
Stars700.031.8✓
Integrations140.071.0✓
Dependent projects80.060.5✓
Security posture00.120.0-
Package downloads00.140.0-
Developer Q&A activity00.060.0-

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Activity

AttributeValueEvidence
Commits last 30d100mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65%

Adoption

AttributeValueEvidence
Github stars4,957highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%
Dependent repos2highsource · 2026-10-15 · 85%

Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq4 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesOpen source, Snmp polling, Auto discovery topology, Config backup change mgmtmediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count2mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%

Language

AttributeValueEvidence
PrimaryPHPhighsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Modelopen_sourcemediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%
Price levelfreemediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%

Release

AttributeValueEvidence
Cadence days25mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 70%
History20 itemsmediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 70%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
Scorecard5.2highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%
VulnerabilitiesCount: 100 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=librenms%2Flibrenms&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 24 · Max severity: CRITICALhighsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%
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