Kiwi CatTools NG review
A capable classic NCM tool, but its Windows-only coverage and $1,095 price narrow its appeal.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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, change management, reporting, and recovery. Teams can schedule configuration backups, compare configurations side by side with highlighted changes, retain configuration history, and roll back to earlier configurations. The product also supports bulk command execution and email notifications for configuration changes, making it suited to organizations that want repeatable administration across multiple devices.
The feature set covers the main workflows expected from a classic NCM tool. Kiwi CatTools NG provides configuration, port, MAC, ARP, and version reports, along with support for SSH, Telnet, and built-in TFTP. These capabilities give network teams several ways to collect device information, review changes, and recover prior configurations. Support for multiple network-device vendors and protocols also fits mixed network environments, while scheduled activities reduce the need to perform recurring configuration work manually. Its strongest fit is for Windows teams that prioritize configuration history, rollback, and operational reporting over broader platform coverage.
Pricing is straightforward but substantial: the Kiwi CatTools plan starts at $1,095, and a 14-day free trial is available. There is no free plan. The product’s Windows-only platform and paid entry point may make it less attractive to teams seeking wider operating-system coverage or a lower-cost starting option. Choose Kiwi CatTools NG when classic network configuration automation, backup, comparison, bulk changes, and rollback are central requirements. Consider an alternative when platform flexibility or a lower initial price matters more than this focused feature set.
Kiwi CatTools NG pros and cons
- 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
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