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Head-to-head · Network Configuration Management Software

Infoblox NetMRI vs Kiwi CatTools NG

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Infoblox NetMRI #3 in Network Configuration Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Infoblox
Kiwi CatTools NG #8 in Network Configuration Management Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Kiwi CatTools

Infoblox NetMRI leads on 0 checks, Kiwi CatTools NG on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfoblox NetMRI · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Kiwi CatTools NG
  • Most featuresKiwi CatTools NG · 4 of 5

Infoblox NetMRI scores higher on our rubric for network configuration management software: 8.5 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Infoblox NetMRI is the better fit for large networks needing governed automation. Kiwi CatTools NG is the better fit for windows teams needing classic NCM automation.

  • Infoblox NetMRI fits best

    Large networks needing governed automation

  • Kiwi CatTools NG fits best

    Windows teams needing classic NCM automation

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Side by side

Feature Infoblox NetMRI 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Kiwi CatTools NG 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.0
Ranking #3 in Network Configuration Management Software #8 in Network Configuration Management Software
Best for Large networks needing governed automation Windows teams needing classic NCM automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Support Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Infoblox NetMRI 0/5 · Kiwi CatTools NG 4/5
Configuration backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Configuration comparison Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance auditing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scheduled backups Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Change rollback Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Managed devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Not checked yet On-premises
Our review
Pros
  • Automates discovery, provisioning, and network-wide configuration changes
  • Combines backups, archives, search, auditing, and compliance controls
  • Adds approvals, peer review, APIs, scheduling, and mobile network access
  • Automates scheduled backups, comparisons, history, and rollback
  • Supports bulk changes, reports, and email change notifications
  • Includes SSH, Telnet, and built-in TFTP support
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure managed by the customer
  • Mobile controls focus on inventory, ports, and VLAN connections
  • Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than published tiers
  • Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility
  • The paid product starts at $1,095
  • No free plan is available
Our verdict

Infoblox NetMRI is a network change and configuration management product for IT and network operations teams managing multi-vendor infrastructure. It automatically discovers network devices and topologies, backs up and archives…

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Kiwi CatTools NG is a Windows-based, on-premises network configuration management application for IT and network teams managing routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. Its core focus is centralized configuration backup,…

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  1. Infoblox NetMRINetwork Configuration Management Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. Kiwi CatTools NGNetwork Configuration Management Software 8.014-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infoblox NetMRI — where it wins

    • Automates discovery, provisioning, and network-wide configuration changes
    • Combines backups, archives, search, auditing, and compliance controls
    • Adds approvals, peer review, APIs, scheduling, and mobile network access

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure managed by the customer
    • Mobile controls focus on inventory, ports, and VLAN connections
    • Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than published tiers

  • Kiwi CatTools NG — where it wins

    • Automates scheduled backups, comparisons, history, and rollback
    • Supports bulk changes, reports, and email change notifications
    • Includes SSH, Telnet, and built-in TFTP support

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility
    • The paid product starts at $1,095
    • No free plan is available
  • Infoblox NetMRI8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed platform for discovering, auditing, automating, and analyzing multi-vendor networks.

    Visit InfobloxFull verdict →
  • Kiwi CatTools NG8.0/10 · 14-day trial

    A capable classic NCM tool, but its Windows-only coverage and $1,095 price narrow its appeal.

    Visit Kiwi CatToolsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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