Head-to-head · Network Configuration Management Software
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager vs Kiwi CatTools NG
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager leads on 0 checks, Kiwi CatTools NG on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSolarWinds Network Configuration Manager · 9.0/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresKiwi CatTools NG · 4 of 5
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager scores higher on our rubric for network configuration management software: 9.0 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is the better fit for established teams needing proven NCM workflows. Kiwi CatTools NG is the better fit for windows teams needing classic NCM automation.
- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager fits best
Established teams needing proven NCM workflows
- Kiwi CatTools NG fits best
Windows teams needing classic NCM automation
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Side by side
| Feature | SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Kiwi CatTools NG 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Network Configuration Management Software | #8 in Network Configuration Management Software |
| Best for | Established teams needing proven NCM workflows | Windows teams needing classic NCM automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Support | Docs, Community, Tickets | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 1/5 · Kiwi CatTools NG 4/5 | ||
| Configuration backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configuration comparison | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Compliance auditing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 | On-premises |
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| Our verdict | SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is self-hosted software for network engineering and IT operations teams managing routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points across multi-vendor environments. It runs on… 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
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager — where it wins
- Automates backups, restoration, comparisons, and change detection
- Supports bulk deployment, scripting, firmware upgrades, and approvals
- Combines inventory scans with compliance checks and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Deployment is self-hosted rather than cloud-only
- There is no permanent free plan
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
- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A mature NCM suite for established teams managing complex network changes.
Visit SolarWindsFull 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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