# Page 6 | ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 6 - Is ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager the right Compliance solution for you? Explore 280 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/172274/Network-Configuration-Manager/reviews --- ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 4.5 (280) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 6 - Reviews of ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 126-150 of 280 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SJ Surendra J. Systems & Network Specialist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent Tool for Network Management and Monitoring" October 12, 2023 4.0 It has given us a chance to monitor our inter-office MPLS traffic. Pros It is very detailed, and flexible supporting almost every single networking product. It keeps track of firmware versions of all appliances on your network. Cons Very complicated for new novice users. Not for a non-technical person Alternatives considered [NetBrain](https://www.capterra.com/p/266754/NetBrain/)[NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Price and flexiblity Switched from [SolarWinds Service Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/129478/Solarwinds-Service-Desk/) This software is a lot more flexible. Review Source PRM Prashanth Reddy M. Tech Ops Engineer Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review after using two years" July 7, 2022 3.0 In terms of config back-up and configlets it has done fantastic job whereas in terms of compliance and vulnerabilities it is not up to the mark. Pros Config back-up set up is the most liked feature in the application Cons Since there is the compliance report in the tool it should give the report for all the devices which are on-boarded to tool. In my case it was unable to give the compliance report for the HP Aruba devices Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Ease of implementation and usage Review Source AG Arief G. Sr. Officer Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good" August 8, 2023 4.0 Helpfull tools, especially when device down ang we need restore configuration to new device, fast and easy. Pros Backup configuration, and version configuration change, easy to use and monitor Cons User interface tool looks like heavy to load, need good spec to load Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Easy to use Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Network Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "NCM - Great so Far" January 25, 2023 4.0 We are using NCM to make sure we have config backups of our network devices. In the future, we will explore the compliance and syslog change management piece. Pros Personally, I like the layout and the many different features. We are just getting started and have only scratched the surface but so far, its been pretty sweet. I would say there is a bit of a learning curve but that comes with most things. With a little trial and error, it is not too bad. That is not to mention support is great (thanks \[sensitive content hidden\]), they respond ASAP and get you to a resolution. Cons I think the inventory view could make it a bit more clear on what is managed on what isn't. For example, you might have a device that has the credentials applied and you can attempt to back it up but it might not be "managed". Maybe the icons could be more explanatory initially. Alternatives considered [Datadog](https://www.capterra.com/p/135453/Datadog-Cloud-Monitoring/) Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Haven't fully decided yet as it is a team decision. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer System Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "NCM Best Features" June 29, 2020 4.0 Managing many network devices, NCM helps me to backup configurations centrally. In addition, the orchestration and execution of scheduled scripts greatly facilitates the administration and management of assets based on customer requests. Pros \- Programmable configlets - Centralized backup - Groups - Firmware vulnerabilities wanrnings - Integration with other Manageengine products - Accurate reports - Technical Support is fast to reply and also very kind and helpful Cons \- Sometimes internal DB mantain deleted records indexes - UI is a little bit glitchy on certain menus Review Source Response from ManageEngine July 8, 2020 Hey there, thanks for your valuable feedback. Please write to us ncm-support@manageengine.com at so that we can assist you. KPM Kali Prasad M. Network Security Expert Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software to manage your network." August 4, 2022 5.0 User friendly interface and easy to use. Pros I love the configuration manager. Its easy to compare old config with new one and ability to find out the wrong entry. Cons Nothing specific found in it. It's just awesome Review Source JG Jaime G. Network and InfoSec Lead Semiconductors Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "NCM Experience" November 30, 2023 4.0 Pros Compliance and Firmware Vulnerabilities. Cons Having a hard time with the Config Automation Review Source TA Troy A. Senior Network Engineer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "NCM " November 27, 2023 5.0 Very positive all the way around, from sales to support the ManageEngine team has been easy to work with. The product setup was fast and easy. Full implementation only took around 4 working hours. Pros Setup and configuration was simple and fast. In the space of 4 hours all of our switches are being backed up and security policies are reporting configuration issues. Unauthorized changes get reported to our NOC and real-time change detection is operational. Cons Getting used to the menu organization is taking some time. Switched from [SolarWinds Service Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/129478/Solarwinds-Service-Desk/) ManageEngine NCM has a better feature set at a lower price. I should have done this years ago. Review Source KM Khaleel M. Senior IT Specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best tool for network management" April 17, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy management and implementation of network management Cons Until now nothing. Still some functions need to completed. Review Source Hasan A. Marketing Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Help organizations effectively manage and control network devices and configurations" June 18, 2023 5.0 Pros Configuration ManagementConfiguration Backup and RestoreCompliance and SecurityChange ManagementAutomation and WorkflowReporting and Analytics Cons Network Configuration Manager is a comprehensive tool that may have a learning curve, especially for users who are not familiar with network configuration management. Review Source AZ Anton Z. Sr. Manager, IT Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It works as expected" December 14, 2023 4.0 Pros We primarily use this tool for network equipment backups (Cisco switches, ASAs, F5s, etc) Cons Some advertised features did not work as expected, lacked actual functionality, or supported only partially. Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager The cost and set of capabilities in comparison to other vendors. Review Source TA Thoufeek A. Deputy Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Need of Manage Engine for the manufacturing" June 12, 2023 4.0 Pros Definitely, It would be more supporting tool to manage the network efficiently Cons Not much familiar to the manufacturing industry particularly those who follow traditional networking environments. Review Source JB Jonathan B. IT Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Network Configuration Manager is a reliable way to backup your network assets" November 21, 2023 4.0 Overall easy to setup and maintain throughout the years. NCM works efficiently and is fairly reliable. A convenient way to centralize your critical network assets configuration and guarantee an easy recovery in case of disasters or human mistakes. Pros The product is easy to set up and understand. The ManageEngine team is always there to help you and support you during the process and after. The product brings tons of features including network assets vulnerabilities management system, configuration backups, and more. It's an affordable piece of software that covers an important part of an IT team day-to-day. Cons The lack of support for more specific devices, however ManageEngine often provides support and alternatives. The ability to integrate a wide spectrum of brands and OS would bring to a more competitive level. Review Source MS Martin S. Business Relationship Management Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Network security by enforcing best practices and compliance standards" October 23, 2023 5.0 Pros It offers a range of features and capabilities to streamline network configuration tasks and ensure network compliance. The solution allows for the automation of routine tasks, such as firmware upgrades, to save time and reduce the risk of errors. The solution allows for the automation of routine tasks, such as firmware upgrades, to save time and reduce the risk of errors. Cons Creating highly customized configuration templates or reports can be complex. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager - IT Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Manage Engine NCM" June 7, 2021 4.0 Manage Engine NCM is very reliable and efficient tool when manage network end points such as Routers & Switches. It can schedule backup & deployment easily and more efficient when reporting. Pros Easy to use Easy to manage & deployment Easy to reporting Cons When doing bulk deployment, system is slow responding. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Manager - IT Network and Operations Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ManageEngine NCM - Your one-stop Networking configuration tool" July 21, 2021 3.0 When it comes to PCIDSS compliance, our organization was suffering with configuration backup and auditing. But after proper set of ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager, we were able to comply with all PCIDSS requirements with much ease. Pros The most loved feature is ManageEngine NCM is multi vendor supported. We do have Cisco, Juniper and HP switches and still we can use Manage Engine NCM to manage all the switches. And it is same with firewalls too. So it is just one solution for all the networking devices of the organization. Cons If the initial setup and configuration can be simplified it will be much better. setup and configuration was not easy as expected. However throughout the initial setup, vendor support was remarkable. Alternatives considered [SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/216635/SolarWinds-Network-Configuration-Monitor/) Review Source TI Tony I. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Network configuration Manager Review" October 26, 2022 5.0 We like the product it's not very expensive and is able to capture most of our switches, routers and appliances. Pros Backups configs, provides compliance policies does PCI. Cons No network Map of all the locations, and very difficult to integrate templates unless I engage support. Switched from [SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/216635/SolarWinds-Network-Configuration-Monitor/) They were breeched. Review Source HK Hardik K. Network security engineer Alternative Dispute Resolution Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Network monitoring " April 19, 2024 4.0 Pros Monitoring and evaluation of network devices Cons During auto backup we have experience many of the issue Review Source SK Sameer K. Sr. Network Engineer Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Network Configuration Tool" October 11, 2023 5.0 Pros ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager provides the ability to access the networking devices remotely in a secure fashion which is highly desirable. All the configurations can be backed up on regular basis which is very vital for any organization with vast variety of devices and models. We have been using this product for a long time and will continue doing it. Cons Navigating the tool can be improved but besides that can't think of anything else. Review Source JR Joshua R. Network Administrator Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager" March 9, 2023 5.0 Pros This product was simple to deploy and has worked well in our mixed environment. We have Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper devices and it has worked well with all of them. We have had success using all of the features including backing up configurations, comparing changes to configurations, seeing real time changes, compliance auditing, and firmware vulnerabilities. Cons I haven't had an issue with the product, but sometimes the documentation I find for ManageEngine products isn't accurate. Switched from [SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/216635/SolarWinds-Network-Configuration-Monitor/) SolarWinds NCM felt dated and slow, we constantly had issues with devices that would no longer back up. SolarWinds support was never very helpful for us. Review Source SK Sebastian K. IT Director Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "NCM - Great Product for Configuration Archival" April 3, 2024 5.0 Really enjoy NCM. I have added this to my standard toolkit that I take with me when I change roles or companies. Pros Product was extremely easy to purchase and deploy. The cost was cheap compared to other tools out in the market. GUI is easy to use and very intuitive. Cons NCM lacks a bit of polish, for example some of the GUI elements could use some rework. Review Source AD Arun D. Network engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good" September 19, 2023 5.0 Great Pros Automated backup works great and helpful Cons Some templates need troubleshooting as they font work as expected Review Source EM Erina M. Senior Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Always ensures network compliance and manage configurations effectively" October 19, 2023 5.0 Pros 1\. The tool always monitor internet device, traffic in teal time and quickly detect issues and anomalies.2. Auto backup configuration of network devices.3. Alerts and notification when change configuration or compliance violations.4. Implement role-based access control. Cons The tool ensure a smooth using experience. No cons Review Source AA Amrit A. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "This specialized of the network configuration management tool focuses on ensuring that our network " August 5, 2023 5.0 Pros Predefined Compliance TemplatesAutomated Compliance CheckAuditing and ReportingVersion Control and Configuration BackupsChange Tracking and Reporting Cons Complexity to the tool's featuresOverall Cost Review Source CB Chris B. Sr Systems Admin Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sysadmin reviews a networking product" February 12, 2024 4.0 Pretty good, I had used this at a previous job when I was a network engineer. Solved our 2 main problems, switch backup, switch upgrades Pros Runs on linux, easy to install, does the basics well Cons script/macro engine is weak, would prefer a full fledged script language, maybe a python hook. One feature it doesn't have is what we call cdp, its a custom script that will keep track of the switch and its neighbor, it allows allows search by ip or Mac to find physical port. Reason for choosing ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager we were manually scripting all the work that manage engine now Does. Way easier to maintain and get people up to speed. Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.