Head-to-head · Network Management Software
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager vs Juniper Mist
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager leads on 1 check, Juniper Mist on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreManageEngine Network Configuration Manager · 7.1/10
- Free planonly ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
- Free trialonly ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
- Most featuresManageEngine Network Configuration Manager · 5 of 5
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager scores higher on our rubric for network management software: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #21.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers free plan; Juniper Mist doesn't. On deployment model, ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager gives you On-premises where Juniper Mist offers Cloud.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for budget-conscious configuration teams. Juniper Mist is the better fit for cloud-managed wireless, wired, and WAN teams.
- ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager fits best
Budget-conscious configuration teams
- Juniper Mist fits best
Cloud-managed wireless, wired, and WAN teams
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Juniper Mist 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #20 in Network Management Software | #21 in Network Management Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious configuration teams | Cloud-managed wireless, wired, and WAN teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $595/device usage-based | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 5/5 · Juniper Mist 4/5 | ||
| Network discovery | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Configuration management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configuration backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Policy automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | On-premises | Cloud |
| Managed device limit | 10 devices | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is an on-premises solution for configuring and monitoring switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices. It is aimed at network administrators and IT operations teams that need… Read the review → |
Juniper Mist is a cloud-based network management and assurance platform for enterprise wireless, wired, and WAN environments. It brings device onboarding, inventory management, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, policy control,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 2 devices with backups and compliance
- Discovery, versioning, rollback, drift tracking, and automation in one tool
- Supports web, Windows, Linux, mobile, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 2 devices
- On-premises deployment requires Windows or Linux installation
- Professional perpetual licensing starts with a 10-device pack
Juniper Mist — where it wins
- Centralizes onboarding, configuration, monitoring, and policy control
- AI-driven analysis supports root-cause identification and remediation
- Includes wireless optimization, packet capture, APIs, and rollback
Where it doesn't
- Subscription pricing requires contact with sales
- Cloud delivery may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
- There is no free plan
- ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager7.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad configuration management tool with a useful free tier and perpetual option.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - Juniper Mist6.9/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud platform for centralized network management, assurance, and automated troubleshooting.
Visit Juniper MistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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