Head-to-head · Network Configuration Management Software
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager vs Motadata Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager leads on 0 checks, Motadata Network Configuration Manager on 0, and 6 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 · 8.4/10
- Free planonly ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
- Free trialonly ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
- Most featuresMotadata Network Configuration Manager · 5 of 5
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager scores higher on our rubric for network configuration management software: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
On deployment model, Motadata Network Configuration Manager gives you Hybrid where ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers On-premises.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for established teams needing deep NCM controls. Motadata Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for compliance-focused multi-device operations.
- ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager fits best
Established teams needing deep NCM controls
- Motadata Network Configuration Manager fits best
Compliance-focused multi-device operations
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Motadata Network Configuration Manager 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Network Configuration Management Software | #7 in Network Configuration Management Software |
| Best for | Established teams needing deep NCM controls | Compliance-focused multi-device operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $595/device usage-based | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 1/5 · Motadata Network Configuration Manager 5/5 | ||
| Configuration backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configuration comparison | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Compliance auditing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled backups | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Change rollback | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Managed devices | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment model | On-premises | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is an on-premises network configuration and change management solution for network administrators and IT operations teams. It covers switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices in… Read the review → |
Motadata Network Configuration Manager manages configurations across multi-vendor network devices for enterprise network, operations, security, and compliance teams. It supports automatic and on-demand backups, configuration version… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager — where it wins
- Backups, versioning, change tracking, rollback, and compliance checks
- Discovery across SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP, and TCP Ping
- Configlets, firmware workflows, RBAC, activity tracking, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan supports only up to 2 devices
- Professional licensing starts with a 10-device pack
- On-premises deployment requires Windows or Linux installation
Motadata Network Configuration Manager — where it wins
- Backups, version history, comparisons, rollback, and change detection
- Compliance audits with automated remediation of non-compliant configurations
- Bulk execution, firmware management, and service integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web access is the listed platform
- Legacy product line support ends August 27, 2028
- ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad on-premises NCM platform for teams that need control, compliance, and rollback.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - Motadata Network Configuration Manager8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A compliance-focused network configuration manager for multi-vendor device operations.
Visit MotadataFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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