Compare BackBox and ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

At a Glance
BackBox
BackBox
Star Rating
(163)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
Star Rating
(36)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.00 10 Devices
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that BackBox excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager. Users appreciate its seamless integration into existing workflows, with one reviewer noting, "The best aspect of BackBox is that I can maintain my workflow without truly having any additional headaches."
  • Users say that BackBox's automation capabilities are a standout feature, particularly for backing up core devices. Reviewers highlight the ability to execute scripts that generate specific outputs, making it easier to manage configurations and save them for later review.
  • According to verified reviews, ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager offers strong automation for configuration backups, which users find saves them significant time. One user mentioned, "The system itself removes device configurations on a schedule — you no longer need to manually log in to each switch or router."
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar ease of setup scores, but BackBox stands out with its higher ratings in overall usability. Users appreciate that its installation did not disrupt their current systems, allowing for a smoother transition.
  • G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support for BackBox, which received a notably higher score than ManageEngine. Users feel that BackBox has been a reliable partner in their operations, with one stating, "The ability to recover critical configurations if a disaster occurs" adds significant value.
  • Users note that while ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is user-friendly, it has fewer recent reviews compared to BackBox, which may indicate a more robust and active user community. This could be a deciding factor for those looking for a well-supported product with ongoing updates and improvements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BackBox
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ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
Network Configuration Manager - professional edition
Starting at $238.00
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Free Trial
BackBox
No trial information available
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
149
8.6
32
Ease of Use
9.2
150
8.8
32
Ease of Setup
8.8
139
8.9
30
Ease of Admin
9.1
96
8.9
26
Quality of Support
9.4
148
8.8
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
93
8.8
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
149
9.6
32
Features by Category
Network Automation ToolsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.9
75
8.1
16
Configuration
8.9
64
8.8
12
9.6
66
9.2
11
9.5
68
8.9
14
Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Network
9.0
59
9.0
10
9.2
54
9.1
11
9.1
51
8.6
11
8.7
49
8.0
10
Logistics
8.9
46
7.4
9
9.1
45
7.7
10
9.3
48
7.0
11
Security - Network Automation
9.1
44
7.9
12
8.8
39
7.2
10
9.1
38
8.2
10
8.5
41
7.0
10
8.2
78
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
68
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
7.3
56
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.4
71
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Management
8.3
63
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.1
6
Network Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Network Management ToolsHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.6
44
8.2
28
Management
9.2
41
9.0
26
Feature Not Available
7.3
17
8.2
35
7.8
18
Feature Not Available
7.5
19
8.5
38
8.2
17
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
7.8
17
Feature Not Available
8.3
18
Feature Not Available
7.8
17
Support
8.7
35
8.8
17
8.4
33
7.9
17
8.6
32
7.4
18
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.9
27
Not enough data
Analysis
8.7
23
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
Security
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BackBox
BackBox
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
BackBox and ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager are categorized as Network Automation Tools and Network Management Tools
Unique Categories
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is categorized as Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BackBox
BackBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.9%
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
64.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.5%
Reviewers' Industry
BackBox
BackBox
Information Technology and Services
23.9%
Computer & Network Security
11.6%
Telecommunications
8.4%
Financial Services
7.1%
Banking
3.9%
Other
45.2%
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer & Network Security
11.8%
Oil & Energy
8.8%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Chemicals
5.9%
Other
50.0%
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Discussions
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