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Head-to-head · Network Configuration Management Software

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager vs Motadata Network Configuration Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager #4 in Network Configuration Management Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ManageEngine

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Backups, version history, comparisons, rollback, and change detection
  • Compliance audits with automated remediation of non-compliant configurations
  • Bulk execution, firmware management, and service integrations
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web access is the listed platform
  • Legacy product line support ends August 27, 2028
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…

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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…

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  1. ManageEngine Network Configuration ManagerNetwork Configuration Management Software 8.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Motadata Network Configuration ManagerNetwork Configuration Management Software 8.1Pricing on request

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.

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  • Motadata Network Configuration Manager8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A compliance-focused network configuration manager for multi-vendor device operations.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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