SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager vs Unimus comparison

SolarWinds and NetCore are both solutions in the Network Automation category. SolarWinds is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.7, while NetCore is ranked #19. SolarWinds holds a 8.7% mindshare in NA, compared to NetCore’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Network Configur...

Ranking in Network Automation

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (14th)

Unimus

Ranking in Network Automation

19th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Automation category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is 8.7%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unimus is 1.4%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager	8.7%
Unimus	1.4%
Other	89.9%

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Yashokanth Partkunan

Managed Services Engineer at Loop1 Systems

Configuration changes become more manageable with potential for enhanced automation

I work with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager as a significant part of our operations. Our primary use case involves handling configuration changes, especially within Cisco-related products Configuration pushing, upgrade capabilities, job backup, configuration backup, and real-time…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager?

The configuration compliance aspect of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager allows for easy comparison of configuration settings across branches, ensuring adherence to security guidelines and b...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager?

The licensing costs of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager are expensive, but considering its reliability, feature enhancements, and support, it is worthwhile.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager?

Further improvements in automation are needed. Currently, there are limitations in performing tasks without logging into routers directly, and we expect more comprehensive device control.

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SolarWinds NCM

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SolarWinds

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Overview

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.

SolarWinds

Unimus makes Network Automation and Configuration Management easy.
We aim to make automation, disaster recovery, change management and configuration auditing painless and affordable for a network of any size.

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Sample Customers

United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Air Rarotonga, NetSuite, Thai AirAsia, REA Group, 335th Signal Command, Agilisys, Marine Expeditionary Force

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