Frontend Frameworks

POX

Python-based SDN control applications for OpenFlow controllers.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 2289 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 10, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

POX is a Python-based framework for developing software-defined networking (SDN) control applications, particularly useful for creating and managing OpenFlow controllers. It provides developers with the tools necessary to build custom network management solutions.

POX stands out as a highly flexible and customizable OpenFlow controller framework, ideal for developers who require extensive control over their network management solutions.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Network researchers needing a flexible OpenFlow controller for testing new protocols or algorithms.

  • Developers building custom network management solutions who require an extensible framework.

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams requiring real-time, high-performance SDN control without the need for customization.

  • Projects that do not involve Python development and prefer a different programming language.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited support for newer OpenFlow protocol versions (beyond 1.5)

    POX primarily supports OpenFlow up to version 1.5, missing out on features in later versions

  2. 02

    Small and less active community

    GitHub activity shows fewer contributors compared to other SDN frameworks like Ryu or Floodlight

What it does well

  • Flexible and extensible SDN control framework

  • Support for OpenFlow protocol versions 1.0 to 1.5

  • Modular design allowing easy extension and customization

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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