ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

Web · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · paid plans from $19.83/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.7

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager manages configuration and change workflows for switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices. It schedules configuration backups, tracks changes in real time, and supports version comparison and rollback to trusted configurations. Configlets and scripts can automate tasks and apply changes to devices in bulk. The product checks configurations against standards and policies and supports compliance reporting. It also identifies devices with firmware vulnerabilities, with CVE IDs, severity information, and patch links. The product page says the editions support devices from more than 200 vendors and that retrieved configuration data is encrypted using AES 256-bit encryption. It is an on-premises product, with Windows and Linux installers. Android and iOS mobile apps show backups, changes, vulnerabilities, compliance, and user activities. The Free Edition covers two devices. Professional Edition is listed at 238.00 USD per year for a 10-device pack with two users; Enterprise Edition is 3358.00 USD per year for a 250-device pack with two users. Both paid editions list 24x5 technical support.

Who it is for

This product suits teams managing configurations and changes across network devices who need backups, policy checks, and vulnerability information. It is intended for on-premises deployment.

What is good

  • Schedules configuration backups and supports rollback.
  • Tracks configuration changes in real time.
  • Automates tasks and bulk changes with scripts and configlets.
  • Checks configurations against standards and policies.
  • Mobile apps show backups, changes, and compliance.

What to know first

  • Free Edition covers only two devices.
  • Professional starts with a 10-device pack and two users.
  • Enterprise starts with a 250-device pack and two users.
  • Requires on-premises deployment.

Verdict

Network Configuration Manager combines backup, change tracking, automation, compliance checks, and firmware vulnerability information. The Free Edition covers two devices; review the paid pack sizes and on-premises deployment requirement before choosing an edition.

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager plans and pricing

All plans
Free Edition Free Free without a license 2 devices manageengine.com · 30 Sept 2026
Professional Edition $238/yr 10 Devices Pack with 2 Users; AMS included 10–10,000 devices · starts with 2 users store.manageengine.com · 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise Edition $3,358/yr 250 Devices Pack with 2 Users; AMS included 250–30,000 devices · distributed environment support store.manageengine.com · 30 Sept 2026

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