RANCID

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DevOps · Vendor site 2026-10-04

RANCID (Really Awesome New Cisco confIg Differ) monitors network device configurations and stores historical changes in CVS, Subversion, or Git. The Shrubbery Networks site documents supported vendors, looking-glass utilities, downloads, and mailing lists for network operators.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: DevOps
Free access: RANCID is distributed as open source software with downloads linked from the official project page.
API access: Not confirmed

Is RANCID right for you?

A good fit for

Network engineers who need automated configuration backups, diffs, and revision history across multi-vendor gear.

Before you choose

The site documents self-hosted open source tooling rather than a hosted SaaS product with monthly subscription pricing.

Automated config diffs

RANCID helps operators detect unauthorized or accidental network changes by collecting CLI output and versioning it for email diff review.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Workflow	Homepage summarizes login, command collection, diffing, email alerts, and VCS commits for device configs.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Vendor support	Page lists support for Cisco, Juniper, Foundry, HP ProCurve, and numerous other network platforms.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Distribution	Current release tarballs are linked via FTP and HTTPS download mirrors on the project site.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

RANCID pricing & plans

Free

RANCID is distributed as open source software with downloads linked from the official project page.

Access: RANCID is distributed as open source software with downloads linked from the official project page.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is RANCID used for?

Does RANCID have a free plan?

RANCID is distributed as open source software with downloads linked from the official project page.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does RANCID cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use RANCID through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

The site documents self-hosted open source tooling rather than a hosted SaaS product with monthly subscription pricing.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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2026-10-04

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