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rConfig vs Motadata NCCM

The Motadata Alternative for Network Configuration Management

Motadata NCCM is a configuration module inside a monitoring platform. rConfig is network configuration management built as a product in its own right: multi-vendor backup, change detection, compliance and automation, with a free open-source Core, published pricing and a public benchmark of 50,000 devices on a single host.

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rConfig V8 Pro compliance report for a Cisco Gold Standard policy, listing per-device compliant and non-compliant results

Who replaces Motadata NCCM, and why

Teams that look past Motadata for configuration management usually want one of three things.

rConfig vs Motadata NCCM, job for job

Based on Motadata's public website and documentation, checked 4 October 2026. Where Motadata does not publish something, the table says so rather than guessing. Motadata, ObserveOps and ServiceOps are trademarks of Mindarray Systems Limited.

  • Feature
    What it is
    Motadata NCCM
    NCCM module of Motadata ObserveOps (formerly AIOps), alongside monitoring, logs, flow and APM1
    rConfig
    Dedicated network configuration management product
  • Feature
    How it is licensed
    Motadata NCCM
    Per "Managed Network Device" on ObserveOps Infinity2
    rConfig
    Core free; Starter, Standard, Enterprise and MSP editions
  • Feature
    Free edition
    Motadata NCCM
    None. 30 day trial9
    rConfig
    rConfig Core: free, open source, no device limit
  • Feature
    Published pricing
    Motadata NCCM
    Not published10
    rConfig
    Published on rconfig.com
  • Feature
    Licence
    Motadata NCCM
    Commercial2
    rConfig
    Core open source; paid editions commercial
  • Feature
    Deployment
    Motadata NCCM
    On-premises ISO: single box, distributed, multi-site, HA, DR12
    rConfig
    Linux and containers, on-premises or private cloud
  • Feature
    Air-gapped
    Motadata NCCM
    Not published for NCCM1
    rConfig
    Every edition
  • Feature
    Minimum footprint
    Motadata NCCM
    12 vCPU, 12 GB RAM, 500 GB disk (Observability edition)7
    rConfig
    50,000-device benchmark on one 16 GB, eight-core host15
  • Feature
    High availability
    Motadata NCCM
    Three servers for single box HA, five for distributed HA8
    rConfig
    HA and regional failover (Enterprise and Vector)
  • Feature
    Distributed collection
    Motadata NCCM
    Distributed collectors. Per-collector scale not published14
    rConfig
    Vector Agent: outbound-only TLS, no inbound firewall rules, up to 1,000 devices per agent
  • Feature
    Published scale
    Motadata NCCM
    Not published
    rConfig
    50,000 devices in under 21 minutes on one host; reference architecture past 100,000 nodes
  • Feature
    Backup and diff
    Motadata NCCM
    Running and startup backup, scheduled, startup vs running comparison3
    rConfig
    Back up, search, compare and track changes
  • Feature
    Restore
    Motadata NCCM
    Full or selective restore4
    rConfig
    Restore and rollback from Starter
  • Feature
    Change detection
    Motadata NCCM
    Syslog-based, near real time4
    rConfig
    Real-time change alerts
  • Feature
    Compliance
    Motadata NCCM
    Rules aligned with CIS, GDPR, HIPAA and SOX; runbook remediation4
    rConfig
    NIS2, DORA, PCI-DSS and CIS policies across every device
  • Feature
    Approvals
    Motadata NCCM
    Approval requests for sync, restore, firmware upgrade and runbook execution5
    rConfig
    Approval workflows
  • Feature
    Config push
    Motadata NCCM
    Runbooks across multiple devices4
    rConfig
    Configuration push from Starter
  • Feature
    Firmware
    Motadata NCCM
    Firmware upgrade action5
    rConfig
    Scheduled push over SCP, TFTP or API in a change window
  • Feature
    Vendors
    Motadata NCCM
    Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto "and more"; no count published6
    rConfig
    Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Huawei, Nokia, MikroTik, HPE, Aruba and 200 more
  • Feature
    OT, ICS and IoT
    Motadata NCCM
    Not listed6
    rConfig
    SCADA, PLCs and specialised OT equipment
  • Feature
    Access control
    Motadata NCCM
    RBAC, LDAP, SSO, RADIUS13
    rConfig
    SSO in every edition; LDAP, RBAC and audit log from Starter
  • Feature
    MSP and multi-tenancy
    Motadata NCCM
    Not published for NCCM1
    rConfig
    Vector hierarchical RBAC; Vector Prism customer portal with mandatory MFA
  • Feature
    AI
    Motadata NCCM
    "AI-Native Drift & Risk Detection"6
    rConfig
    Built-in AI from Standard, your own keys, runs in your environment; MCP in Enterprise
  • Feature
    Integrations
    Motadata NCCM
    Part of the ObserveOps platform1
    rConfig
    17 connectors including NetBox, Nautobot, Infrahub, HashiCorp Vault, Zabbix, Checkmk and PRTG
rConfig compared with Motadata NCCM, feature by feature
FeatureMotadata NCCMrConfig
What it isNCCM module of Motadata ObserveOps (formerly AIOps), alongside monitoring, logs, flow and APM1Dedicated network configuration management product
How it is licensedPer "Managed Network Device" on ObserveOps Infinity2Core free; Starter, Standard, Enterprise and MSP editions
Free editionNone. 30 day trial9rConfig Core: free, open source, no device limit
Published pricingNot published10Published on rconfig.com
LicenceCommercial2Core open source; paid editions commercial
DeploymentOn-premises ISO: single box, distributed, multi-site, HA, DR12Linux and containers, on-premises or private cloud
Air-gappedNot published for NCCM1Every edition
Minimum footprint12 vCPU, 12 GB RAM, 500 GB disk (Observability edition)750,000-device benchmark on one 16 GB, eight-core host15
High availabilityThree servers for single box HA, five for distributed HA8HA and regional failover (Enterprise and Vector)
Distributed collectionDistributed collectors. Per-collector scale not published14Vector Agent: outbound-only TLS, no inbound firewall rules, up to 1,000 devices per agent
Published scaleNot published50,000 devices in under 21 minutes on one host; reference architecture past 100,000 nodes
Backup and diffRunning and startup backup, scheduled, startup vs running comparison3Back up, search, compare and track changes
RestoreFull or selective restore4Restore and rollback from Starter
Change detectionSyslog-based, near real time4Real-time change alerts
ComplianceRules aligned with CIS, GDPR, HIPAA and SOX; runbook remediation4NIS2, DORA, PCI-DSS and CIS policies across every device
ApprovalsApproval requests for sync, restore, firmware upgrade and runbook execution5Approval workflows
Config pushRunbooks across multiple devices4Configuration push from Starter
FirmwareFirmware upgrade action5Scheduled push over SCP, TFTP or API in a change window
VendorsCisco, Juniper, Huawei, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto "and more"; no count published6Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Huawei, Nokia, MikroTik, HPE, Aruba and 200 more
OT, ICS and IoTNot listed6SCADA, PLCs and specialised OT equipment
Access controlRBAC, LDAP, SSO, RADIUS13SSO in every edition; LDAP, RBAC and audit log from Starter
MSP and multi-tenancyNot published for NCCM1Vector hierarchical RBAC; Vector Prism customer portal with mandatory MFA
AI"AI-Native Drift & Risk Detection"6Built-in AI from Standard, your own keys, runs in your environment; MCP in Enterprise
IntegrationsPart of the ObserveOps platform117 connectors including NetBox, Nautobot, Infrahub, HashiCorp Vault, Zabbix, Checkmk and PRTG

Where Motadata is the better fit

  • One console for monitoring and configuration. If you want config backup inside your monitoring platform, Motadata does that and rConfig does not. rConfig integrates with Zabbix, Checkmk, PRTG, AKIPS and Statseeker instead.
  • ITSM in the same family. Motadata ServiceOps ties change tickets to the same vendor's platform. rConfig is not an ITSM tool.
  • End-of-life data per device. Motadata shows end of sale, support and life on each NCCM device page.

What you gain with a dedicated NCM

  • Architecture built for enterprise and service provider scale

    rConfig Vector runs a central server with lightweight agents at each site. Agents connect outbound only, over TLS, so there are no inbound firewall rules and no VPNs, and device credentials stay on the site. MSPs get hierarchical RBAC and Vector Prism, a branded customer portal with mandatory MFA. rConfig is used by more than 10,000 engineers, with over 80 million network, IoT and OT devices under management (an estimate, because rConfig does not phone home). The numbers are public: The 50,000 device benchmark backed up 50,000 devices in under 21 minutes on a single 16 GB, eight-core host, and there is a reference architecture for more than 100,000 nodes. Single sign-on, the REST API, containers and air-gapped deployment come with every edition, including Core.

  • Run it alongside ObserveOps

    Keep Motadata for monitoring and move configuration management to rConfig. Change alerts go to your existing syslog or ITSM. How it works alongside

  • OT and IoT backups, not just routers and switches

    rConfig backs up the devices that rarely make it into a configuration tool: SCADA systems, PLCs, roadside signage and legacy voice. Its scripting engine handles awkward prompts on specialised OT equipment, and API-driven backups cover devices with no CLI. One manufacturer uses rConfig for 24/7 change monitoring on its PLC and aggregation networks under IEC 62443. See OT and multi-vendor support and the manufacturing case study.

Motadata licensing and pricing, explained

  1. What Motadata publishes

    Motadata does not publish prices. 10 It offers a 30 day free trial and no free edition. 9 On ObserveOps Infinity, generally available since August 2026, configuration management is counted as a “Managed Network Device” licence, on one year, three year or perpetual terms, within the ObserveOps platform. 2

    Last verified: 4 October 2026

  2. What rConfig publishes

    rConfig publishes its prices. Core is free and open source. Paid editions add directory sign-in, roles, compliance and support, and are priced by device count.

    • Core: $0, No device limit. Support: Community
    • Starter: $2,999, up to 300 devices. Support: 5 business days
    • Standard: $4,499, up to 1,000 devices. Support: 8x5, next business day
    • Enterprise / MSP: Custom, beyond 1,000 devices. Support: 24x7, four-hour response

    Prices shown in US dollars (USD). EUR, USD or GBP available on request.

Core is free. See every edition, feature and support tier.

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Running rConfig alongside or instead of Motadata

  • Alongside

    Keep Motadata ObserveOps for monitoring and move configuration management to rConfig. Send rConfig change alerts to your existing syslog or ITSM.

  • Instead

    Five steps:

    • Export your device inventory, or sync it from NetBox or Nautobot.
    • Install rConfig Core or Enterprise.
    • Import devices and map credentials, or point rConfig at HashiCorp Vault.
    • Run a first backup and compare it with your latest Motadata backup.
    • Run both for one change cycle, then retire the Motadata NCCM schedules.

Compare rConfig with other tools

Evaluating a different platform or migrating from an open-source stack? Follow the guide that matches your current tool.

Motadata alternative: common questions

Evaluation questions teams ask before they move configuration management off Motadata NCCM.

Is rConfig a good Motadata alternative?

rConfig does one job, network configuration management, and is built to do it at scale: multi-vendor backup, change detection, compliance, restore and configuration push, with published prices and a free, open-source Core. Motadata NCCM covers similar tasks as one module of its ObserveOps monitoring platform.

What is Motadata NCCM, and who makes it?

NCCM (Network Configuration and Compliance Management) is a module of Motadata ObserveOps, formerly called Motadata AIOps. Motadata is developed by Mindarray Systems Limited, based in Ahmedabad, India.

How much does Motadata cost?

Motadata does not publish prices. It offers a 30 day free trial. On ObserveOps Infinity, configuration management is licensed per managed network device. rConfig's prices are on rconfig.com, and Core is free.

Is there a free alternative to Motadata for network configuration management?

Yes. rConfig Core is free and open source, with no device limit. It backs up, searches, compares and tracks changes across multi-vendor networks, and includes single sign-on.

Can I buy Motadata NCCM without ObserveOps?

Motadata licenses NCCM as a "Managed Network Device" unit within the ObserveOps platform. Check the current terms with Motadata. rConfig is sold only as configuration management, so there is no wider platform to license.

Can rConfig back up OT and IoT devices?

Yes. rConfig backs up SCADA systems, PLCs, roadside signage, legacy voice systems and specialised OT equipment over SSH, Telnet, API or its scripting engine, and Vector Agent supports air-gapped and OT networks.

How does rConfig scale compared with Motadata?

rConfig has been benchmarked at 50,000 devices in under 21 minutes on a single host, and publishes a reference architecture for more than 100,000 nodes. Motadata does not publish a scale figure for NCCM.

Does rConfig support MSPs and multi-tenancy?

Yes. rConfig Vector provides hierarchical RBAC across customers, and Vector Prism gives each customer a branded portal with mandatory MFA.

Can I use rConfig alongside Motadata ObserveOps?

Yes. Many teams keep their monitoring platform and run rConfig for configuration management. rConfig change alerts can go to your existing syslog or ITSM.

Where is Motadata a better fit than rConfig?

If you want monitoring, logs, flow and configuration management in one console, or ITSM from the same vendor, Motadata covers that and rConfig does not. rConfig integrates with monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Checkmk and PRTG instead.

How do we move from Motadata NCCM to rConfig?

Export or sync your device inventory, install rConfig, import devices and credentials, run a first backup and compare it with your latest Motadata backup, then run both for one change cycle before retiring the Motadata schedules.

Network configuration management, as a product, not a module

Start with rConfig Core for free, or talk to us about Enterprise and Vector.

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Sources

  1. Motadata documentation, Introduction to Motadata ObserveOps (formerly known as AIOps; NCCM listed as a module), checked 4 October 2026
  2. Motadata, ObserveOps Infinity (NCCM licensed as a Managed Network Device; generally available August 2026; one year, three year or perpetual terms; no price published), checked 4 October 2026
  3. Motadata documentation, Network Configuration Management overview (running and startup configuration, scheduled backup, comparison; found through the search index, the page did not load on a direct fetch), checked 4 October 2026
  4. Motadata documentation, Motadata NCCM (full and selective restore, syslog-based change detection, CIS, GDPR, HIPAA and SOX alignment, runbooks), checked 4 October 2026
  5. Motadata documentation, NCCM device details (Approval tab: sync, restore, firmware upgrade and runbook execution; EoX tab: end of sale, support and life per device), checked 4 October 2026
  6. Motadata, Network automation tool (supported vendors; AI-Native Drift & Risk Detection), checked 4 October 2026
  7. Motadata documentation, Installation guide for single-box standalone deployment (minimum 12 vCPU, 12 GB of RAM, 500 GB of disk storage for Observability edition), checked 4 October 2026
  8. Motadata documentation, Installation guide for high availability deployment (three servers for single-box HA, five for distributed HA), checked 4 October 2026
  9. Motadata, Free trial (30 day trial, no free edition, no price shown), checked 4 October 2026
  10. Capterra, Motadata ObserveOps (pricing listed as contact vendor), checked 4 October 2026
  11. Motadata documentation, release notes 8.2.7 (31 July 2026), checked 4 October 2026
  12. Motadata documentation, Deployment Guide (single-box, distributed, multi-site, high availability and disaster recovery deployments), checked 4 October 2026
  13. Motadata documentation, User settings overview (role based access control, LDAP, single sign-on, RADIUS), checked 4 October 2026
  14. Motadata documentation, Installation guide for Collector deployment (Collector connects to the application server; no per-collector capacity on the page), checked 4 October 2026
  15. rConfig blog, The NCM industry has an evidence problem. Ours is 50,000 devices in 21 minutes (single 16 GB, eight-core Linux host; no failures), checked 4 October 2026

Motadata details are taken from motadata.com and docs.motadata.com on 4 October 2026 and may change. Motadata, ObserveOps and ServiceOps are trademarks of Mindarray Systems Limited. rConfig is not affiliated with Mindarray Systems.