ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
8.2#1 in network configuration management softwareFrom $238 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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RANCID
6.2#14 in network configuration management softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager | RANCID |
|---|---|---|
| Device support | The product page says the editions support devices from more than 200 vendors. | The maker lists support for devices including Allied Telesis, Cisco, Juniper, Catalyst, Foundry/Brocade, Redback, ADC, Alteon, and HP Procurve, plus others. |
| License | The EULA grants a proprietary, non-transferable license and prohibits redistribution, modification, reverse engineering and multi-server installation. | The published license permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to its stated conditions. |
| Purpose | Network Configuration Manager manages configuration and change workflows for switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices. | RANCID monitors network-device configurations, records configuration and hardware/software history in a revision control system, and emails detected differences. |
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager plans
- Free EditionFree
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Professional Edition$238 a year
- Enterprise Edition$3,358 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
RANCID plans
- FreeFree
Pick ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager if…
It suits network teams that need to track configuration changes, automate device tasks, and report on compliance. Enterprise also supports distributed environments with synchronization and central reporting.
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.