NAPALM
Cross-vendor API for network device manipulation.
Pricing
Free tier
Flat rate
Adoption
→StableLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
Aging · Jun 8, 2026Overview
What is NAPALM?
NAPALM provides a cross-vendor library to manipulate network devices. It simplifies the interaction with different vendors' APIs, making it easier for developers and network engineers to manage network configurations.
Key differentiator
“NAPALM stands out as a cross-vendor solution that simplifies the complexity of managing different network device APIs, offering a unified approach to configuration and state retrieval.”
Capability profile
Capability Radar
Honest assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
↑ Strengths
↓ Weaknesses
API requires Python-specific patterns, TypeScript SDK is community-maintained
v0.1 to v0.2 migration required rewriting chain definitions
Does not yet support newer or less common networking equipment manufacturers
Scalability tests show degradation in performance when managing a high number of devices simultaneously
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers working on cross-vendor network automation projects
Network engineers who need to manage multiple vendors' devices with a single API
Automation scripts that require consistent interaction across different network hardware
✕ Not a fit for
Projects requiring real-time data processing or streaming from network devices
Environments where only one vendor's equipment is used and specialized tools are preferred
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Open source — free to use
Starts at
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise
None
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Ecosystem
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Get Started with NAPALM
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.