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SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager vs Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager leads on 0 checks, Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSolarWinds Network Configuration Manager · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager scores higher on our rubric for network automation software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for configuration backup and compliance teams. Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus is the better fit for huawei campus network automation.
- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager fits best
Configuration backup and compliance teams
- Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus fits best
Huawei campus network automation
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Side by side
| Feature | SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Network Automation Software | #7 in Network Automation Software |
| Best for | Configuration backup and compliance teams | Huawei campus network automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs, Community, Tickets | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 0/3 · Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus 0/3 | ||
| Configuration management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow orchestration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network testing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is self-hosted software for managing configurations across multi-vendor network environments. It is designed for network engineering and IT operations teams responsible for routers, switches,… Read the review → |
Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus is a network management and control platform for enterprise campus and branch networks. It brings together configuration, policy automation, monitoring, service assurance, analytics, and AI-assisted operations in… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager — where it wins
- Automates backups, restoration, comparison, and change detection
- Supports bulk deployment, scripting, approvals, and real-time alerts
- Adds compliance checks, inventory scans, and firmware workflows
Where it doesn't
- Requires a contact-sales process for pricing
- Self-hosted deployment may require more operational ownership
- No permanent free plan is available
Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus — where it wins
- Full-lifecycle management across campus and branch networks
- Plug-and-play deployment with barcode scanning, DHCP, and email
- AI-assisted fault analysis plus northbound REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Designed around Huawei campus and branch network environments
- Advanced capabilities may be broader than smaller teams need
- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad network configuration toolkit for backup, compliance, and controlled change.
Visit SolarWindsFull verdict → - Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad Huawei campus automation platform with lifecycle control, AI assistance, and REST APIs.
Visit HuaweiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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