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March 2024
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We performed a comparison between ECI LightSOFT [EOL] and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "With a minimal bundle, we pay about $3000 a year in licensing costs. If you have multiple devices in your network, you must buy the bundle, which is 100% identical for your infrastructure. If you have 15 devices, you need 15 licenses, for example. That's one bundle. You don't pay for anything over and above that."
  • "You have a base license for 50 devices, and then you can add more licenses as you go."
  • "There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."
  • "I have a yearly subscription."
  • "In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."
  • "There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."
  • "The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."
  • "We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."

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    What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager?
    Top Answer:The configuration compliance aspect of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager allows for easy comparison of configuration settings across branches, ensuring adherence to security guidelines and best… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Networ...
    Top Answer:Pricing is reasonable and competitive.
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    What needs improvement with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager?
    Top Answer:I'd like to see additional features like support for devices that don't use CLI for configuration backups, expanded inventory support for other vendors beyond Cisco, and compatibility with newer SD… more »
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    Ranking
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    In Network Management Applications
    11th
    out of 35 in Configuration Management
    Views
    976
    Comparisons
    764
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    686
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    LightSOFT
    SolarWinds NCM
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    SolarWinds
    Overview

    LightSOFT is ECI’s industry-leading network management system (NMS), providing unified multi-layer, end-to-end network management, through an intuitive, point-and-click user interface. Supports full FCAPS.

    Before you monitor your network, configure it! A reliable and secure network starts with carefully planned, executed, and monitored network configuration and change management. SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) saves time and improves network reliability and security by managing configurations, changes, and compliance for routers, switches, and other network devices from Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, Brocade, Aruba, Rukus, and more.
    Sample Customers
    SURFnet, GRNET
    United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Air Rarotonga, NetSuite, Thai AirAsia, REA Group, 335th Signal Command, Agilisys, Marine Expeditionary Force
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Sports Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    ECI LightSOFT [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Network Management Applications while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is ranked 11th in Configuration Management with 22 reviews. ECI LightSOFT [EOL] is rated 0.0, while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is rated 8.2. On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager writes "Network configuration is done well; great pricing". ECI LightSOFT [EOL] is most compared with , whereas SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, OpenText Network Node Manager i and VMware NSX.

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