Configuration Center
6.8#2 in network configuration management software$99 one-timeAPIWindows
VisitConfiguration Center vs RANCID
RANCID
6.2#14 in network configuration management softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Configuration Center | RANCID |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Configuration Center manages network device configurations, including monitoring, backup, comparison, and restore. | RANCID monitors network-device configurations, records configuration and hardware/software history in a revision control system, and emails detected differences. |
| Support | Lan-Secure provides a support-ticket form and directs users to FAQ and forums. | The maker directs users to [email protected] and the rancid-announce and rancid-discuss mailing lists for problems, contributions, and suggestions. |
Configuration Center plans
- Configuration Center Workgroup$99, paid once
- Configuration Center Workgroup - for 10 devices$99, paid once
- Configuration Center EnterprisePriced on request
- Configuration Center Enterprise - for unlimited devicesPriced on request
RANCID plans
- FreeFree
Pick Configuration Center if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick RANCID if…
RANCID suits network administrators who need configuration history, change alerts, and backups in version control. Users should be comfortable with basic Unix and tool setup.