NetBrain vs. ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Comparison


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About NetBrain is the company behind the NetBrain Agentic NetOps Platform, pioneering Agentic NetOps: the category that gives enterprise network teams a path to network operations where AI agents and engineers work side by side, live network context, intent-based automation, and a growing Agent Team that diagnoses, decides, and acts, with humans in control throughout. NetBrain serves approximately one-third of the Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 across the most complex enterprise networks in the world, with offices in Boston, London, Munich, Beijing, Toronto, and Pune.	About Network Configuration Manager is a multi-vendor network change, configuration and compliance management (NCCM) solution for switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices. NCM helps automate and take total control of the entire life cycle of device configuration management. Schedule device configuration backups, track user activity and spot changes by comparing configuration versions all from a centralized web GUI. Monitor configuration changes, get instant notifications and prevent unauthorized changes to make your networking environment secure, stable and compliant. Define standard practices and policies, check device configurations for violations and readily apply remedial measures to ensure device compliance. Save time by automating repetitive, time-consuming configuration management tasks and also by centrally applying configuration changes to devices in bulk.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Not Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Network \| Infrastructure \| ITops	Audience IT teams looking for a complete Backup solution
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported	API Offers API Supported
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Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.4 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros 1. Device discovery is easy, NetBrain even walks you through troublesome devices. 2. Automation diagnostic runbooks are easy to create and maintain 3. Large vendor support list 4. Asset tracking is a breeze 5. Many backup mechanisms within with configuration compare, these are known as baselines 6. Discovered IP address table at your fingertips 7. Excellent search capabilities 8. Natural path discovery (all routing paths can be displayed if known) 9. Manual diagramming is a thing in the past, all maps are dynamic! 10. Golden baselines can be setup with ease to be able to note changes in the environment that effects stability. Cons 1. Not effectively geared for MSP’s, More enterprise focused 2. Automation network change module needs further maturity 3. Expensive to license 4. Some aspects of user interface can be improved	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers centralized configuration management for routers, switches, and firewalls with automated backups, real-time change detection, and quick rollback options to reduce downtime. It supports multi-vendor devices, enables bulk configuration changes through automation, and provides compliance auditing with detailed reports for security and regulatory standards. Overall, it improves network reliability, security, and administrative efficiency. Automated configuration backups — Helps regularly back up network device configurations and reduce the risk of configuration loss. Multi-vendor support — Works with a wide range of network devices from different vendors. Configuration change tracking — Makes it easier to identify who changed a configuration, what was changed, and when. Network automation — Automates repetitive configuration and administrative tasks, saving time for network teams. Compliance management — Helps organizations monitor configurations against predefined compliance policies. Configuration rollback — Allows administrators to restore previous configurations when changes cause problems. Centralized management — Provides a single platform for managing configurations across multiple network devices. Useful reporting — Offers reports and visibility that can help with troubleshooting, auditing, and compliance. You will be able to patch your network devices, you can run different regulatory checks and compliance checks on your running configurations, and you can stay alerted to any minor or major known or unknown configuration changes on your network equipment. on top of that, it will enable you to take backups of your configurations and version comparisons configurations. Automated Configuration Backups: It automatically backs up running-config and startup-config across all your switches, routers, and firewalls on a set schedule. If a device dies or gets misconfigured, you can restore the last known stable baseline in two clicks. Side-by-Side "Diff" Change Tracking: The moment someone logs into a core switch and changes a line of code, NCM captures the change and alerts you. It highlights exact additions and deletions side-by-side (green vs. red), making post-incident root-cause analysis extremely fast. Bulk Config Changes (Configures): Pushing a global change—like updating TACACS/RADIUS passwords, SNMP strings, or NTP server IPs across 200 switches—can be done simultaneously using template scripts (Configures) instead of manually SSH into every box. Its very use full to have the clear information that what it's happening on the network and the Switch what load that is there on time to time we have great information that help us to know what is going on the network. Cons The TFTP/SCP transfer can be finicky on older hardware, often timing out during large backups. Also, the compliance reports are a bit rigid; trying to build custom regex rules is quite a headache. Steep learning curve — New users may need time to understand the platform and configure it effectively. Interface can feel complex — The large number of features and settings can make navigation less intuitive for beginners. Initial setup requires effort — Deploying the solution and configuring devices, credentials, and automation workflows can take time. Resource requirements — Larger environments may require careful planning of server resources and database configuration. Advanced features may require additional configuration — Getting the most out of automation, compliance, and workflow capabilities can require technical expertise. Pricing can become significant — Costs may increase as the number of managed devices and required capabilities grows. Some customization can be complicated — Organizations with highly specific network-management requirements may need additional configuration or scripting. The only con of having this tool is it will make your network engineer's life easy. You will not get a chance to tell them that you are not doing your work properly or according to regulatory requirements. Alert Noise: Out of the box, syslog and change notifications can flood your inbox. You have to spend time fine-tuning alert filters so you aren't spammed every time an automated system script runs on a router. Database & Performance Overhead in Very Large Environments: If you are backing up thousands of devices frequently, the local database (especially if using bundled PostgreSQL) can grow massive quickly, causing occasional dashboard sluggishness unless properly tuned on dedicated hardware. I don't have any Cons as of now. one thing the price of the application is bit high.
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Company Information NetBrain Founded: 2004 United States www.netbrain.com	Company Information ManageEngine Founded: 1996 India www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/
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Categories AIOps Supported CMDB Supported Digital Twin Supported IT Automation Supported IT Management Supported Network Assessment Supported Network Automation Supported Network Configuration Supported Network Discovery Supported Network Management Supported Network Mapping Supported Network Monitoring Supported Network Troubleshooting Supported Observability Supported Vulnerability Assessment Supported Vulnerability Management Supported	Categories Backup Supported Compliance Supported Network Automation Supported Network Configuration Supported Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Supported PCI Compliance Supported
Network Automation Features Compliance Monitoring Supported Configuration Backup Supported Configuration Changes Supported Network Orchestration Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Tool Access Control Supported Vulnerability Assessments Supported Show More Features CMDB Features Change Management Supported Configuration Management Supported Data Visualization Supported Device Auto Discovery Supported Impact Management Supported IT Asset Management Supported License Management Not Supported Performance Management Supported Relationship Mapping Supported IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Supported Compliance Management Supported Event Logs Supported Hardware Inventory Supported IT Budgeting Not Supported License Management Not Supported Patch Management Not Supported Remote Access Supported Scheduling Supported Software Inventory Supported User Activity Monitoring Supported Network Mapping Features Color Codes / Icons Supported Compliance Management Supported Device Auto Discovery Supported Hierarchical Mapping Supported Location-Based Mapping Supported Map Exporting Supported On-Demand Mapping Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Self-Updating Maps Supported Web Traffic Reporting Not Supported Network Monitoring Features Bandwidth Monitoring Not Supported Baseline Manager Supported Diagnostic Tools Supported Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported IP Address Monitoring Supported Real Time Analytics Supported Resource Management Not Supported Server Monitoring Not Supported SLA Monitoring Not Supported Uptime Monitoring Not Supported Web Traffic Reporting Not Supported Network Troubleshooting Features Alerts / Escalation Supported Bandwidth Troubleshooting Supported Change Management Supported Configuration Management Supported Connectivity Management Supported Data Visualization Supported Historical Audit Supported Mobile Network Troubleshooting Supported Network Analysis Supported Network Monitoring Supported Vulnerability Management Features Asset Discovery Supported Asset Tagging Supported Network Scanning Not Supported Patch Management Not Supported Policy Management Supported Prioritization Not Supported Risk Management Not Supported Vulnerability Assessment Supported Web Scanning Not Supported	Network Automation Features Compliance Monitoring Supported Configuration Backup Supported Configuration Changes Supported Network Orchestration Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Tool Access Control Supported Vulnerability Assessments Supported Show More Features Backup Features Backup Log Not Supported Backup Scheduling Supported Cloud Backup Not Supported Compression Not Supported Continuous Backup Not Supported Encryption Not Supported Incremental Backup Not Supported Local Server Options Not Supported Remote Server Options Not Supported Secure Data Storage Not Supported Web Access / Restoration Not Supported Compliance Features Archiving & Retention Supported Artificial Intelligence (AI) Not Supported Audit Management Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Controls Testing Supported Environmental Compliance Supported FDA Compliance Supported HIPAA Compliance Supported Incident Management Not Supported ISO Compliance Supported OSHA Compliance Not Supported Risk Management Supported Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Version Control Supported Workflow / Process Automation Supported PCI Compliance Features Access Control Supported Compliance Reporting Supported Exceptions Management Supported File Integrity Monitoring Supported Intrusion Detection System Supported Log Management Supported Patch Management Not Supported PCI Assessment Supported Policy Management Supported
Integrations ServiceNow Supported Ansible Supported Asset Management for Jira Supported BigPanda Supported Datadog Supported Dynatrace Supported Infoblox NIOS Supported Jira Service Management Supported ManageEngine Password Manager Pro Not Supported ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Not Supported NetBox Supported Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor Supported PagerDuty Not Supported SolarWinds AppOptics Supported Splunk AppDynamics Supported Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Supported ThousandEyes Supported Show More Integrations View All 14 Integrations	Integrations ServiceNow Supported Ansible Not Supported Asset Management for Jira Not Supported BigPanda Not Supported Datadog Not Supported Dynatrace Not Supported Infoblox NIOS Not Supported Jira Service Management Not Supported ManageEngine Password Manager Pro Supported ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Supported NetBox Not Supported Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor Not Supported PagerDuty Supported SolarWinds AppOptics Not Supported Splunk AppDynamics Not Supported Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Not Supported ThousandEyes Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 4 Integrations
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