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 plansCompared on network configuration management software
- Free plan
- Yes


