Head-to-head · Network Configuration Management Software
Motadata Network Configuration Manager vs Kiwi CatTools NG
Motadata Network Configuration Manager leads on 0 checks, Kiwi CatTools NG 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 scoreMotadata Network Configuration Manager · 8.1/10
- Free trialonly Kiwi CatTools NG
- Most featuresMotadata Network Configuration Manager · 5 of 5
Motadata Network Configuration Manager scores higher on our rubric for network configuration management software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
On deployment model, Motadata Network Configuration Manager gives you Hybrid where Kiwi CatTools NG offers On-premises.
Motadata Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for compliance-focused multi-device operations. Kiwi CatTools NG is the better fit for windows teams needing classic NCM automation.
- Motadata Network Configuration Manager fits best
Compliance-focused multi-device operations
- Kiwi CatTools NG fits best
Windows teams needing classic NCM automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Motadata Network Configuration Manager 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Kiwi CatTools NG 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #7 in Network Configuration Management Software | #8 in Network Configuration Management Software |
| Best for | Compliance-focused multi-device operations | 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 | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Motadata Network Configuration Manager 5/5 · Kiwi CatTools NG 4/5 | ||
| Configuration backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configuration comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance auditing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change rollback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Managed devices | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment model | Hybrid | On-premises |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- Motadata Network Configuration Manager8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A compliance-focused network configuration manager for multi-vendor device operations.
Visit MotadataFull 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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