18.2
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager handles configuration and change workflows for switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Network Management Software in 2026
Keeping track of network equipment and its configuration calls for comparing both operational features and deployment terms. Look at network discovery and managed device limits alongside configuration management and backup. API access and policy automation may also shape how a tool fits your work; deployment model, free-plan availability, and paid starting price round out the comparison. UniFi Network, ManageEngine…
28.2
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.1
UniFi Network combines internet gateways, Wi-Fi and switching management with real-time traffic dashboards, topology maps and optimization tips.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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NetBox
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.6Free plan - 5
Domotz
Domotz is a cloud-based platform for discovering, monitoring, and remotely managing network-connected devices across multiple sites.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $1.50 a month - 6
TP-Link Omada SDN
TP-Link Omada SDN centralizes management of enterprise networks built from security gateways, switches, and wireless access points.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux6.9Free plan - 7
NetBrain
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.8 - 8
Automic Continuous Delivery Automation
Automic Continuous Delivery Automation orchestrates application releases and deployments, with real-time monitoring and release reporting.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.5 - 9
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager automates management and monitoring of network device configurations to support compliance, audits and fewer misconfigurations.
WebAPISelf-hostedWindows6.5 - 10
BackBox
BackBox is a network infrastructure platform for security, compliance and lifecycle management.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4 - 11
Cisco Meraki Dashboard
Cisco Meraki Dashboard is a cloud-based platform for provisioning, configuring, and troubleshooting network and IoT deployments.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.4 - 12
Synology Router Manager
Synology Router Manager (SRM) is the operating system for Synology networking products, with an interface intended for home power users and professional IT staff.
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 13
VyOS
VyOS is an open-source networking operating system for bare-metal, virtualized, cloud, and edge deployments.
APILinuxSelf-hosted6.3 - 14
Cambium cnMaestro
Cambium cnMaestro is a network management platform for Cambium wireless and wired equipment, including enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, fixed wireless…
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.2Free plan - 15
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.2 - 16
Gluware
Gluware is a network automation and orchestration platform for complex, multi-vendor enterprise networks.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.2Free plan - 17
OpenWISP
OpenWISP is open-source network software built on Linux OpenWrt for deployment, monitoring, and management.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.2 - 18
cFosSpeed
Windows6.0€15.95 one-time - 19
Forward Enterprise
Forward Enterprise builds a mathematical digital twin of a hybrid network from device state and configuration data.
WebAPISelf-hosted5.9 - 20
IP Fabric
IP Fabric is an application-aware network digital twin for on-premises and cloud environments.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted5.9 - 21
Juniper Security Director
Juniper Security Director centralizes network security policy management for Juniper SRX deployments through a web interface.
WebSelf-hosted5.9 - 22
ExtremeCloud IQ
WebAPISelf-hosted5.8 - 23
FRRouting
FRRouting (FRR) is a free, open-source routing protocol suite for Linux and Unix platforms.
Free planLinuxSelf-hosted5.8Free plan - 24
Itential Automation Platform
WebAPISelf-hosted5.7 - 25
Juniper Mist
AndroidiOSWeb5.5