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Kiwi CatTools NG

Name: Kiwi CatTools NG
Price: 1095 USD

Windows · Self-hosted

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Kiwi CatTools NG is ranked #29 of 33 in network configuration management software on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

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Kiwi CatTools $1,095 Starting price; quote available solarwinds.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on network configuration management software

Free plan: No
Configuration backup: Yes
Configuration comparison: Yes
Scheduled backups: Yes
Change rollback: Yes
Deployment model: on-premises

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The record

Purpose: Kiwi CatTools NG is a network automation application for managing router, switch, and firewall configurations.
Backups and recovery: It schedules configuration backups, keeps configuration history, and supports returning devices to a last known good configuration.
Configuration comparisons: It compares running configurations with stored or startup configurations to help identify changes.
Bulk changes: It can issue commands to multiple devices and schedule configuration changes across devices.
Alerts and reports: It can send email notifications about configuration changes and generate reports including port, MAC, ARP, and version details.
Device compatibility: It supports IPv4 and IPv6 devices from multiple vendors, including Cisco, HP, Huawei, and 3Com.
Protocols and scripting: It supports SSH and Telnet, includes a built-in TFTP server, and allows custom device scripts using VBScript.
Encryption: The KCT 2026.2 release notes state that the product uses AES-256 for data encryption and requires a password for all databases.
Deployment requirements: KCT NG 2026.2 requires Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025.
Notable port constraint: If legacy CatTools is installed on the same machine, only one of the two products' TFTP services can be active because both use UDP port 69.
Evaluation: The product offers a fully functional 14-day trial, after which a license key is required to continue using licensed features.
Support and purchasing: SolarWinds directs prospective purchasers and evaluation users to [email protected] for assistance.
Intended users: SolarWinds' getting-started guide is intended for customers who recently purchased or want to purchase Kiwi CatTools NG for network device management.
Founded: 1999

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Best Network Configuration Management Software in 2026#29 of 33

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documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kct/content/kct_ag_ca· checked 8 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/kiwi-cattools· checked 8 Oct 2026
documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kct/content/release_n· checked 8 Oct 2026
documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kct/content/system_re· checked 8 Oct 2026
documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kct/content/kct_gsg_o· checked 8 Oct 2026
solarwinds.com/pricing· checked 8 Oct 2026