CFEngine Enterprise vs SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Configuration Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
166
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (4th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (3rd)
CFEngine Enterprise
Ranking in Configuration Management
21st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds Network Configur...
Ranking in Configuration Management
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Network Automation (3rd)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Configuration Management category, the market share of Microsoft Intune is 12.3% and it increased by 23.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of CFEngine Enterprise is 0.2% and it decreased by 9.4% compared to the previous year. The market share of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is 0.8% and it decreased by 19.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management
Unique Categories:
Remote Access
4.5%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
35.8%
No other categories found
Network Automation
11.5%
 

Featured Reviews

Pratik Dave - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
A user-friendly UI, comprehensive visibility, and a seamless experience
We package Win32 applications and import existing packages using solutions like SCCM or third-party tools. While Intune doesn't currently offer third-party application patching, we rely on third-party solutions for that functionality. A new Intune feature - Enterprise App management allows to deploy Microsoft and Third party apps and keep them up to date but it incurs additional licensing costs. Ideally, this feature should be included in the base license. Similarly, the privilege endpoint management feature also requires additional licensing. Intune would benefit from offering some core features at no extra cost. The most valuable improvement, in my experience, would be the ability to identify inactive devices through reports. Customizable reporting capabilities within Intune would simplify overall management and allow us to track device activity and inactivity more effectively.
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Jan 31, 2024
Streamlines network configuration and compliance processes through its centralized dashboard, although its compatibility with multi-vendor devices may present limitations
Its main functionality is highly beneficial as it centralizes the management of configuration items across the network. For instance, if you need to modify something like a VLAN name, Network Configuration Manager enables you to propagate that change across a wide range of devices without the need to individually log in to each one for the update. The feature of NCM that I consider most critical for our network operations is likely the archive function. This feature retains configurations on file, which proves invaluable when there's a network change requiring a rollback to a previous configuration. Having an archive of older configurations readily available is immensely beneficial in such scenarios.

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."
"Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost."
"We have the business premium licenses for the solution."
"Intune's pricing is competitive. For example, the license of Blackberry's Enterprise Mobility Suite was costly, but Intune is affordable. It is included as an additional feature when you buy security enhancements for your organization. For example, let's say I have fifty users in my organization and all of them are using Microsoft cloud services, like Teams, Office 365, and OneDrive."
"The pricing needs improvement."
"It is not expensive."
"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."
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"We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."
"Pricing is reasonable and competitive."
"Additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee are inevitable."
"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."
"Available at a moderate price"
"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."
"There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."
"There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
23%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
11%
University
9%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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