Kilter Reviews & Product Details

What sells Kilter for me is knowing a configuration is never more than a restore away. It automatically captures dial plans, trunk credentials, and firewall rules across a client’s estate, with retention I can account for. The version history lets me push the last known good config back when an edge router drops out instead of rebuilding it from memory. RouterOS upgrades have a rollback behind them, so I can take a Saturday maintenance window without arranging cover. Grouping by client keeps each estate’s schedule and retention separate, and has tidied up my week. Recovery is something I can commit to in front of a client and actually keep. Setup was straightforward once the appliance was up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Holding device groups and backup versions straight takes care. During rollout, I mapped every device to a schedule by hand, and it’s easy to misplace an entry without noticing until I need a restore. The alerting is pretty plain, so I still check for failed jobs rather than relying on a notification to find me. Setup was straightforward once the appliance was up, though mapping every device to the right schedule took patience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Kilter keeps firewall and switch configurations consistent across our airport stations with scheduled compliance checks and automatic backups before changes. I no longer have to compare devices by hand, and I can build a change once for multiple firewalls and schedule it overnight. If a device fails or a change causes a problem, I can restore a saved or last working configuration remotely. When a switch failed before morning flights, restoring its saved configuration helped check-in open on time. Seeing configuration history alongside SolarWinds alerts also helps me quickly tell whether a recent change caused a fault. Setup was fairly easy, apart from the satellite routers at our remote stations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kilter only partially supports the satellite routers at my remote stations, so I still have to finish those jobs through the CLI. It works adequately for routine tasks, but falls short for advanced requirements. Fuller support, including templates for custom settings and a backup process that handles slow, high-latency links better, would let me manage those routers from the platform. Setup was fairly easy apart from the satellite routers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate BackBox for its automated firmware update engine, which can perform multi-vendor updates with precision. The platform also performs disk space and checksum checks before deploying binary images, which adds a layer of reliability. I also value the custom scripting feature that lets us deploy global changes to hundreds of nodes quickly. The single-click restore procedures are very stress-relieving in emergency situations. Additionally, the built-in hardware end-of-life tracking helps us with long-term budget planning. I found the initial setup to be quite easy too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface is awkward, slow, and feels a bit dated. Navigating through the menus requires too many mouse clicks, especially when accessing the deeper administrative settings. I also have trouble with custom audit reports; they often fail to export when there's a large amount of data. Additionally, historical configuration searches lack syntax highlighting and tend to be very slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate how BackBox simplifies managing infrastructure configurations for various clients. It automatically backs up configurations on schedule and provides clear comparison between them, which makes diagnosing and fixing issues straightforward. Restoring configurations is a breeze and prevents prolonged downtime after errors, which saves me from long troubleshooting sessions. The installation was surprisingly easy, allowing me to add client devices quickly without being bogged by complex setup instructions. Moreover, the broad support for different devices is essential since our clients use various equipment. Overall, BackBox greatly enhances my workflow efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only real criticism is not about the software. Configuration backup is still seen as optional by many clients, so when I raise it during an infrastructure review, it often ends up at the bottom of the budget list. I usually have to describe what a recovery looks like without it before anyone takes it seriously. It would help a great deal if BackBox provided a short client-facing report or dashboard summarising backup status, recent configuration changes, and recovery times, since something visual that I can show during an infrastructure review makes the value obvious far more quickly than my explanation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how BackBox replaces the old manual, irregular backups with automated schedules. It really helps keep every firewall, switch, and router configuration safe, reducing the risk of downtime, especially during the school day. Having consistent recovery points gives me peace of mind. What I value most is the consistency in maintaining our network. I rely on it daily to manage configurations across routers and security appliances, which saves a lot of manual work. The integration with our service desk is fantastic because it logs each task's results automatically. This integration ensures my records are audit-ready without manual tracking, which is crucial since I manage the network largely on my own. The automation features work seamlessly with our service desk, alleviating the need for routine oversight on every job. I find this reliability incredibly beneficial for managing a school network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The sticking point was the groundwork at the outset. Pinning down each device type and setting the right credentials took longer than expected, and since I lean on it heavily, even a small misstep would throw off a scheduled task. The feature set is robust, though that depth can make the environment feel rather technical, which added to the load in the early days. I'd welcome a more guided onboarding flow, something like a setup wizard that auto-detects device types and validates credentials before the first scheduled task runs, which would spare newcomers the trial and error I hit early on when a small misconfiguration could quietly derail a job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the automated vulnerability mapping engine of BackBox extremely useful for running seamlessly throughout our inventory. It can compare and match with external threat data in devices within one second, and it automatically builds playbooks for remediation without needing to manually validate them. Our junior technicians can easily manage complex software tasks. I also like the native single click bare metal restore feature, which can restore damaged remote switches in seconds. Additionally, the initial setup was easy to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

During periods of high latency networks, I encounter issues where the distributed execution agents continue to send out false positive timeout alerts. The automatic policies deployed to split zones fail to work offline regularly. Also, when the reporting module includes a lot of inventory records, it produces completely unreadable PDFs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate BackBox's agentless design, which lets me pull configuration and security data from every device on our network without installing software on each one, saving me a lot of setup and upkeep. The automatic capture of device configurations is a game-changer for managing our infrastructure and providing a reliable assessment of our network's security posture. This feature helps guard against configuration drift, keeping our systems resilient and securing the confidential client data we hold. Furthermore, the clear reporting is a significant advantage, as it turns dense technical results into something understandable that I can present to our leadership, aiding in making a persuasive case for necessary improvements. Additionally, the initial setup was fairly straightforward, which was convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The absence of a dedicated mobile application makes reviewing results less convenient when I am away from my desk. Broader coverage of the more obscure devices we run would be welcome, and reports tailored to different internal stakeholders could be more efficient. A built-in mobile app for reviewing results and alerts away from my desk, broader out-of-the-box support for less common and legacy devices, and a more flexible report builder with reusable templates and role-based views would each make the platform stronger for internal use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find BackBox incredibly valuable for automating routine network chores, like scheduled configuration backups across our switches, firewalls, and VPN gateways. It ensures I never worry about missing the latest device state. Having everything in a single console for our mixed estate of vendors is a huge plus, letting me manage different devices all in one place. The automation saves me from manually logging into each device to pull backups, freeing me from repetitive tasks and giving a unified view of our campus network. When issues arise, like a firewall change gone wrong, the ability to quickly roll back to a known-good configuration is a lifesaver. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My reservations are few and modest. Building the first automations calls for patience, and the template library, though broad, occasionally lacks coverage for some of the less common devices we run, obliging me to write a task by hand. Neither point has held us back, and support has been responsive whenever I raise a query. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate BackBox for backing up and managing network equipment configurations effectively. The interface remains clear, even with a large number of devices, making it easy to handle. The automation, especially with scheduled backups, compliance checks, and configuration comparisons, saves me a significant amount of effort. It's reliable, as backups run smoothly and restorations are straightforward when needed. The responsiveness of the support team is also a major plus, providing great assistance when the network is crucial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find some advanced capabilities challenging to master, especially in unusual scenarios or deeper integrations with other systems. While the interface is generally clear, I wish it allowed more customization for specific cases. Depending on the scale of the operation, certain large batch jobs take longer than ideal, though the wait is usually reasonable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate that BackBox keeps our branches connected, allowing me to restore service quickly when a device fails. The version comparison feature is particularly useful, as it shows exactly what changed and when, which saves me a lot of time. I like that BackBox backs up and manages network equipment configurations without any hassle. Its clear interface makes daily operations simple, even with a large number of devices to manage. The automation features, especially for scheduled backups, compliance checks, and configuration comparisons, are quite effective. BackBox is reliable—backups run smoothly, and restorations are straightforward when needed. I also value their support team, which is responsive and knowledgeable, crucial in avoiding downtime in a network environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few of the more advanced features carry a longer learning curve, especially for unusual scenarios or deeper integrations with other tools. The interface, clear as it is, could stand to be more customizable for particular use cases. And depending on the scale of the infrastructure, processing times on larger operations leave some room for improvement, though they remain acceptable in most situations. The trickier ground has been building custom automation scripts for less common device types across our branches and wiring BackBox into our other management tools, where the setup is not always obvious from the documentation and takes some trial and error before it behaves as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.