Looking for a better and less expensive alternative to SolarWinds?

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager makes the best and cost-effective replacement to SolarWinds NCM by offering features that include:

Programmable configlets Compliance Configuration management Change management Firmware vulnerability management

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Why NCM is the best alternative to SolarWinds

Packed with better features

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager delivers powerful automation at a price SolarWinds cannot match. Its Programmable Configlets let you push configuration changes to thousands of devices in minutes. With built-in change tracking, compliance checks, firmware vulnerability management, and EOL/EOS reports in one console, you get unified control without extra modules or fragmented tools.

Flexible pricing and licensing

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers straightforward and transparent pricing with options for subscription or perpetual licenses. You can choose what fits your budget without being locked into costly bundles. You pay only for the number of devices you manage, and every license includes the full feature set, unlike SolarWinds which often splits capabilities across separate products and tiers. As your network grows, scaling remains predictable and cost controlled, without hidden charges or surprise upgrade requirements.

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Manage configurations at a lower price and improve ROI

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is a cost-effective alternative to SolarWinds NCM, costing 70% less while delivering the same set of configuration, change, compliance management features, and more. It does not lock you into multi-year subscription plans, giving you the flexibility to choose between subscription or perpetual licensing. Let’s compare ManageEngine NCM and SolarWinds NCM.

Features
Pricing billed annually	$1,318 total of 100 devices	$4,454 total of 100 devices
Plans	Professional	NCM (Orion module)
Change and configuration management
Programmable configlets
Compliance management
Firmware vulnerability management
Perpetual licensing
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Feature-rich SolarWinds NCM alternative

Configuration management

Change management

Firmware vulnerability management

Compliance management

Programmable Configlets

Eliminate configuration errors and prevent network downtime with automated configuration management

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager automatically backs up, tracks, and manages multi-vendor device configurations in real time. It detects and records every change, compares them against approved baselines, and alerts you instantly to unauthorized modifications. This ensures network stability, minimizes downtime, and keeps your configurations compliant without manual effort.

Prevent unauthorized changes and maintain network stability with real-time change management

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager tracks every configuration change across your network in real time. It identifies who made the change, what was modified, and when it happened, while instantly alerting you to unauthorized or non-compliant changes. This helps you roll back unwanted modifications, reduce downtime, and maintain a secure, stable network.

Identify security gaps and protect your network with firmware vulnerability management

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager scans device firmware across your network to detect known vulnerabilities, outdated versions, and security risks. It maps these issues to trusted vulnerability databases, prioritises them based on severity, and helps you plan timely upgrades or patches. This ensures your network devices stay secure and resilient against potential threats.

Enforce policies and stay audit-ready with automated compliance management

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager continuously monitors device configurations against industry standards and internal policies. If a compliance violation occurs, network admins can remotely fix it by applying remediation templates created beforehand. It also generates detailed compliance reports, helping you pass audits with confidence and maintain a secure, policy-compliant network.

Automate using intelligent and dynamic configlets that adapt to your network needs

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager lets you create programmable configlets that adapt to each device using variables, conditional logic, and parametrized templates. Add if/else branches and validation checks so commands only run when device-specific conditions are met, preview changes with dry-runs, schedule or trigger executions via API, and set approval or role-based execution for high-risk updates.

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Network Configuration Manager offers real-time change tracking, automated backups, and compliance enforcement to help you stay ahead of outages, vulnerabilities, and policy violations across your network infrastructure.

Why customers prefer ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

Network Configuration Manager ensures business continuity for Lightyear Network Solutions

Industry: Telecom service provider

Lightyear Network Solutions ensures uninterrupted service quality for over 200,000 customers by leveraging ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager. This robust solution streamlines device configuration management, automates tasks, and enhances network reliability for business continuity.

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Industry: University

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Industry: IT service provider in retail

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World's leading news agency automates critical network operations using Network Configuration Manager

Industry: News agency

he premier news agency achieves seamless device configuration management for 700+ devices across 300 locations using Network Configuration Manager. This intuitive solution centralizes control, automates tasks, and ensures compliance for uninterrupted operations.

UK's largest IT outsourcing company centralizes network device configuration management with Network Configuration Manager

Industry: IT services and outsourcing company

A leading IT services and outsourcing company in the UK uses Network Configuration Manager to streamline network configuration management. The solution ensures PCI-DSS compliance, prevents unauthorized changes, automates processes, and provides centralized control over devices across diverse locations.