Kiwi CatTools NG
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Kiwi CatTools NG, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Kiwi CatTools NG's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwi CatTools | Priced on request | Starting price; quote available |
The facts
Each one read from Kiwi CatTools NG's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Alerts and reports
- It can send email notifications about configuration changes and generate reports including port, MAC, ARP, and version details.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Backups and recovery
- It schedules configuration backups, keeps configuration history, and supports returning devices to a last known good configuration.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Bulk changes
- It can issue commands to multiple devices and schedule configuration changes across devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Configuration comparisons
- It compares running configurations with stored or startup configurations to help identify changes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment requirements
- KCT NG 2026.2 requires Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The KCT 2026.2 release notes state that the product uses AES-256 for data encryption and requires a password for all databases.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Evaluation
- The product offers a fully functional 14-day trial, after which a license key is required to continue using licensed features.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- SolarWinds' getting-started guide is intended for customers who recently purchased or want to purchase Kiwi CatTools NG for network device management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Notable port constraint
- If legacy CatTools is installed on the same machine, only one of the two products' TFTP services can be active because both use UDP port 69.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Protocols and scripting
- It supports SSH and Telnet, includes a built-in TFTP server, and allows custom device scripts using VBScript.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Kiwi CatTools NG is a network automation application for managing router, switch, and firewall configurations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support and purchasing
- SolarWinds directs prospective purchasers and evaluation users to [email protected] for assistance.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device compatibility
- It supports IPv4 and IPv6 devices from multiple vendors, including Cisco, HP, Huawei, and 3Com.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1999checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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