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Cacti vs LibreNMS
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| Fact | Cacti | LibreNMS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 1.9k | 4.9k |
| Latest | release/1.2.31 | 26.9.1.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 133 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 104+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Alternatives to SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor →
PartialCactiSNMP polling and RRD graphs for network devices, with threshold alerts through plugins.
Full replacementLibreNMSSNMP discovery, graphs, alerting and maps for network devices from many vendors.
Cacti
- release/1.2.312026-06-15v1.2.31
- release/1.2.302025-03-23v1.2.30
- release/1.2.292025-02-02v1.2.29
- release/1.2.282024-10-07v1.2.28
- release/1.2.272024-05-12v1.2.27
Cacti
unsigned The latest release, release/1.2.31, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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LibreNMS
✓ signed The latest release, 26.9.1.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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