SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
SolarWinds® Kiwi CatTools® is network automation tool designed to manage configurations on network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls. It helps users work more efficiently by scheduling automatic backup activities and rolling out configuration changes to multiple devices at the same time. With native support for devices from dozens of manufacturers, Kiwi CatTools is designed to simplify network administration, configuration change alerting, and backup management.
$852
Per Instance
Pricing
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Editions & Modules
One Time Price
$852
Per Instance
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Chose SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Strengths:Cost-Effectiveness: CatTools is significantly more affordable than enterprise-grade tools like SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) or Infoblox NetMRI. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses with tight budgets. Ease of Deployment: Kiwi CatTools is …
Features
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Configuration Management
Comparison of Configuration Management features of Product A and Product B
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
7.2
1 Ratings
11% below category average
Infrastructure Automation6.01 Ratings
Automated Provisioning9.01 Ratings
Parallel Execution5.01 Ratings
Node Management7.01 Ratings
Reporting & Logging8.01 Ratings
Version Control8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds
Large-Scale Networks with Thousands of Devices that permit our enterprise with thousands of devices across multiple locations need a highly scalable solution, and A security-focused organization requires real-time monitoring of device configurations to detect and alert on unauthorized changes. and CatTools is lightweight and easy to set up, making it ideal for managing and resetting device configurations in a lab setting.
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Pros
SolarWinds
  • Network device backups.
  • Identify configuration changes from prior backup.
  • Automated email notifications.
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Cons
SolarWinds
  • Enhanced Reporting Capabilities.
  • More Intuitive User Interface.
  • Scalability for Large Networks.
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Usability
SolarWinds
CatTools is simple to set up and administer. Anyone who can install a Windows application can quickly set up an automated backup of one or more devices. It does what it was designed to do.
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Support Rating
SolarWinds
The software is easy enough to set up and configure that even after using the product for years, we never had to contact support. We used some open source products before utilizing CatTools and could have used a speed dial to try and figure out the intricacies of the products.
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Alternatives Considered
SolarWinds
Strengths:Cost-Effectiveness: CatTools is significantly more affordable than enterprise-grade tools like SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) or Infoblox NetMRI. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses with tight budgets. Ease of Deployment: Kiwi CatTools is lightweight and easier to set up, while enterprise solutions often require substantial infrastructure and longer deployment times. Focus on Essentials: CatTools excels in its core functions, such as automated configuration backups, scheduled tasks, and essential compliance checks.
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Return on Investment
SolarWinds
  • Compliance and Risk Reduction.
  • Reduced Downtime.
  • Ease of Deployment and Low Licensing Costs.
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ScreenShots

SolarWinds Kiwi CatTools Screenshots

Screenshot of Schedule automated backups of network device configuration from routers, switches, firewalls, etc.Screenshot of Simultaneously perform or schedule configuration changes across multiple network devices with great ease.Screenshot of Receive real-time alerts when unauthorized configuration changes occur on network devices.Screenshot of Maintain a complete configuration history, and facilitate rollbacks to the last good configuration.Screenshot of Generate configuration and device information reports related to port, MAC, ARP, version details, and more.Screenshot of Get out-of-the-box support for both IPv4 and IPv6 devices from vendors, such as Cisco, HP, Huawei, 3Com and more.