Built for intelligent, large-scale configuration management, it automates backups, detects unauthorized changes, and deploys complex multi-vendor config updates using Programmable Configlets. With support for custom logic, conditions, and loops, ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager keeps configurations consistent and error-free, which is far beyond what NetLD offers.
With built-in compliance and security, it automates audits for PCI, HIPAA, and custom policies, generates reports in seconds, and fixes violations using predefined remediation templates. Integrated firmware vulnerability management identifies CVEs and helps patch proactively; all from a single unified console, unlike NetLD which needs extra modules.
Per-device licensing ensures you pay only for what you manage, with no hidden costs. Unlike Net LineDancer, which grows expensive as you scale, ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers all-in-one licensing with every core feature included. Both subscription and perpetual options let you expand confidently.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is a powerful and cost-effective alternative to Net LineDancer (NetLD). It delivers advanced configuration, change, compliance management, and firmware vulnerability features all in a single platform at a lower total cost. Unlike NetLD, it does not lock you into rigid subscription models, giving you the flexibility to choose between subscription or perpetual licensing and making budgeting and scaling simple.
| Features |  |
Net LineDancer |
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| Pricing billed annually | $1,318 total of 100 devices | No transparent pricing, you'd have to contact the vendor. |
| Pricing model | Flexible licensing - Subscription and perpetual |
Subscription-only model |
| Change and configuration management | ||
| Programmable configlets | ||
| Compliance management | ||
| Firmware vulnerability management | (add-ons required) |
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| Perpetual licensing | ||
| Premium support | ** |
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager centralises the management of configurations, changes, compliance, and firmware vulnerabilities for multi-vendor networks. It automatically tracks modifications, prevents misconfigurations before they cause outages, and ensures every device stays aligned with approved standards, saving IT teams hours of manual work and reducing costly errors.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager automatically performs scheduled, bulk, and on-demand backups while maintaining a detailed version history. This ensures that every configuration is protected and can be restored instantly whenever needed.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager records who made each change, what was modified, and when it occurred. Immediate alerts via email, SNMP traps, syslog, and other channels notify you of unauthorized or non-compliant updates, enabling IT teams to quickly roll back risky changes and keep the network stable, secure, and fully under control.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager scans firmware versions across your network, maps vulnerabilities to trusted databases, prioritises critical risks, and guides timely updates or patches. This ensures your network devices remain secure, resilient, and ready to withstand potential security attacks.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager continuously monitors device configurations against internal policies and industry standards. When violations occur, administrators can apply predefined remediation templates remotely, while automatically generated reports make audits faster, simpler, and more accurate.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager lets you automate complex configuration tasks across multiple devices using Programmable Configlets. These templates adjust to each device’s specific requirements, applying updates only when conditions are met. You can preview changes before execution, schedule or trigger updates via API, and enforce role-based approvals for sensitive actions, ensuring even bulk, multi-vendor configuration updates are precise, controlled, and risk-free.
If you’re looking to upgrade from Net LineDancer to a more robust network configuration management solution, our experts can guide you in selecting the edition and features that best match your network needs. You’ll receive clear pricing for subscription or perpetual licenses and can schedule a free proof-of-concept demo to see Network Configuration Manager in action.
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ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager delivers real-time visibility into configuration changes, automated backups, and proactive compliance management across your network. By continuously monitoring modifications and alerting you to unauthorized or risky changes, Network Configuration Manager helps prevent outages, quickly address vulnerabilities, and maintain consistent standards across all devices. This ensures your network stays secure, stable, and fully compliant, giving IT teams confidence while reducing manual effort.
Disclaimer:
This page highlights ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager as an alternative to Net LineDancer (NetLD). Information is based on publicly available resources and is provided “as is” without warranty. ManageEngine is not liable for inaccuracies or changes made by Net LineDancer after the date of publication. Please refer to Net LineDancer’s official website for the most up-to-date information.