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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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BackBox
Star Rating
(146)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansNetBrain Next-Gen
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about NetBrain Next-GenSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NetBrain Next-Gen excels in Performance Monitoring with a score of 9.7, while BackBox also performs well but slightly lower at 9.3. Reviewers mention that NetBrain's real-time capabilities provide a more proactive approach to network management.
- Reviewers mention that BackBox shines in Quality of Support, scoring 9.5 compared to NetBrain's 9.0. Users on G2 appreciate BackBox's responsive customer service and comprehensive documentation, which they find helpful for troubleshooting.
- Users say that NetBrain Next-Gen offers superior Network Automation features with a score of 9.1, while BackBox's score is lower at 7.5. Reviewers highlight NetBrain's ability to automate complex network tasks, which significantly reduces manual effort.
- G2 users report that BackBox has a more user-friendly Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9, compared to NetBrain's 7.4. Users mention that BackBox's straightforward installation process makes it easier for teams to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that NetBrain excels in Data Visualization, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while BackBox scores 8.4. Users appreciate NetBrain's advanced visualization tools that help in understanding complex network data effectively.
- Users on G2 report that BackBox's Disaster Recovery features are robust, scoring 9.6, compared to NetBrain's 9.0. Reviewers highlight BackBox's reliable backup and restoration processes, which provide peace of mind for critical data management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BackBox
Premium
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Our premium package includes everything in our standard package PLUS:
- Intellichecks
- Privileged Access Manager
- Dynamic Inventory
NetBrain Next-Gen
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BackBox
Free Trial is available
NetBrain Next-Gen
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
135
8.8
13
Ease of Use
9.3
136
7.6
13
Ease of Setup
8.9
125
7.4
7
Ease of Admin
9.1
90
8.3
6
Quality of Support
9.4
134
9.0
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
87
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
135
7.9
11
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
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Platform
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Cartography
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Analysis
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Reporting
Not enough data
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Configuration
8.8
58
Not enough data
9.6
57
Not enough data
9.5
56
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Network
9.1
54
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
Logistics
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
Security - Network Automation
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.6
35
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
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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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Security - Network Monitoring
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Network Performance - Network Monitoring
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AI Automation - Network Monitoring
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Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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Digital Twin Creation
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Process Simulation
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Management
9.2
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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8.3
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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8.6
37
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Support
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.3
32
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8.6
31
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
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Management
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Security
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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
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BackBox and NetBrain Next-Gen are categorized as Network Automation Tools
Unique Categories
BackBox is categorized as Online Backup, Enterprise IT Management, Network Management Tools, and Configuration Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BackBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NetBrain Next-Gen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer & Network Security
12.1%
Telecommunications
8.5%
Financial Services
7.8%
Banking
4.3%
Other
45.4%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Research
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Information Services
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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When NetBrain supports a vendor device type, does it mean that it supports all models of this vendor device type?
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NetBrain has a comprehensive list of Network Configuration Tables (NCT) for each device type (e.g., ARP Table, Route Table). In general, NetBrain supports...Read more
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