Reinvented for 2026

Open-Source Configuration Management Software

A modern Network Configuration Management (NCM) engine built on rConfig’s V8 Pro architecture. Back up and restore configs across multi-vendor environments; no device caps, no licensing fees.

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01. Why V8 Core · 6 benefits

The Enterprise Approach to Free Configuration Management Tools

The same engine that powers rConfig V8 Pro; run it on-prem, offline or in your own cloud with zero licensing overhead.

  • Unlimited Device Backups

    Back up as many network, IoT and OT devices as you need without artificial caps or surprise fees. Includes scalable open source network backup capabilities for growing infrastructure.

  • Multi-Vendor Support

    Reliable CLI-based backups across heterogeneous environments, from routers and switches to controllers and firewalls.

  • Fast, Automated Backups

    Schedule recurring jobs or run on-demand to keep every configuration safely stored and ready to restore.

  • Secure & Self-Hosted

    Deploy anywhere, on-prem, offline, or in your own cloud, with full control over where data lives.

  • Open Source & Free Forever

    No licences, no limits. Extend, fork, or embed V8 Core in your workflow with complete transparency.

  • Powered by rConfig V8 Architecture

    Modern PHP/Laravel backend designed for stability, scalability, and clean integrations.

Trusted by world's leading companies

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02. Capabilities · 6 features

Open-Source Configuration Management with Advanced Capabilities

Scheduled backups, version history, multi-vendor CLI support, a REST API, secure credential handling and a clean, modern UI. The professional-grade foundation, free forever.

  • Flagship

    Automated Configuration Backups

    Run scheduled or on-demand backups across routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and more, the foundation V8 Core is built on.

  • Fast Restore & Version History

    Retrieve prior configs quickly, compare versions, and restore the right state in minutes.

  • CLI-Driven Multi-Vendor Support

    Works across Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, MikroTik, HP, Ubiquiti, and hundreds more.

  • Secure Credential Handling

    Store credentials safely, keep backups within your environment, and maintain air-gapped isolation.

  • Simple, Clean Web Interface

    Browse configs, view logs, and manage devices from an intuitive UI without legacy bloat.

  • API Support for Automation

    Trigger backups, pull configs, or integrate with existing tooling and workflows via the REST API.

03. Setup · 3 steps

Get Started in Minutes with Our Open-Source Network Configuration Management

Everything ships ready out of the box. Most teams have their first scheduled backup running on day one, no consultants required.

Follow the Quick Start Guide
04. Use cases · 4 scenarios

rConfig Free Network Configuration Manager Use Cases

From a single-engineer lab to a 2,000-device MSP, and a clean on-ramp to V8 Pro the day you outgrow it.

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  • Ideal for Labs & Internal Environments

    Perfect for engineers, students, and teams exploring automated configuration backups with zero licensing overhead.

  • Small to Mid-Sized Networks

    Great for SMBs, branch offices, and MSP clients that need reliable backup automation without enterprise overhead.

  • Multi-Vendor Device Management

    Supports mixed environments of switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and OT gear from diverse vendors.

  • Foundation for V8 Pro Migration

    Start free, then expand into Pro when you need alerts, compliance, advanced automation, or enterprise integrations.

06. Proof · Engineer testimonials

The Chosen Open-Source Config Management Tool for Network Engineers

Showcasing real success stories from users who rely on rConfig for secure, efficient, and scalable network management.

“Honestly, we stuck with RANCID and Oxidized way too long. Constant script patching, constant breakage. rConfig V8 was the first time I felt like the backups were just… handled. No drama, no chasing logs. It’s been a breath of fresh air.”

DR

Dave Rhodes

Senior Network Reliability Engineer

“We tested Batfish, Oxidized, a couple of internal tools, nothing felt stable or smooth enough to trust in production. rConfig was the first platform where the team said, ‘Yeah, this actually makes sense.’ The workflow, the visibility, the automation… it all just clicked.”

MC

Maria Cortez

Principal Network Designer

“Our old RANCID install toppled over every time we added new devices. With rConfig, backups run like clockwork. No guessing, no hoping. If it’s on the network, it’s backed up, that peace of mind is huge.”

TB

Tobias Brandt

Lead DevNet Engineer

“Honestly, we stuck with RANCID and Oxidized way too long. Constant script patching, constant breakage. rConfig V8 was the first time I felt like the backups were just… handled. No drama, no chasing logs. It’s been a breath of fresh air.”

DR

Dave Rhodes

Senior Network Reliability Engineer

“We tested Batfish, Oxidized, a couple of internal tools, nothing felt stable or smooth enough to trust in production. rConfig was the first platform where the team said, ‘Yeah, this actually makes sense.’ The workflow, the visibility, the automation… it all just clicked.”

MC

Maria Cortez

Principal Network Designer

“Our old RANCID install toppled over every time we added new devices. With rConfig, backups run like clockwork. No guessing, no hoping. If it’s on the network, it’s backed up, that peace of mind is huge.”

TB

Tobias Brandt

Lead DevNet Engineer

“Honestly, we stuck with RANCID and Oxidized way too long. Constant script patching, constant breakage. rConfig V8 was the first time I felt like the backups were just… handled. No drama, no chasing logs. It’s been a breath of fresh air.”

DR

Dave Rhodes

Senior Network Reliability Engineer

“We tested Batfish, Oxidized, a couple of internal tools, nothing felt stable or smooth enough to trust in production. rConfig was the first platform where the team said, ‘Yeah, this actually makes sense.’ The workflow, the visibility, the automation… it all just clicked.”

MC

Maria Cortez

Principal Network Designer

“Our old RANCID install toppled over every time we added new devices. With rConfig, backups run like clockwork. No guessing, no hoping. If it’s on the network, it’s backed up, that peace of mind is huge.”

TB

Tobias Brandt

Lead DevNet Engineer

“Honestly, we stuck with RANCID and Oxidized way too long. Constant script patching, constant breakage. rConfig V8 was the first time I felt like the backups were just… handled. No drama, no chasing logs. It’s been a breath of fresh air.”

DR

Dave Rhodes

Senior Network Reliability Engineer

“We tested Batfish, Oxidized, a couple of internal tools, nothing felt stable or smooth enough to trust in production. rConfig was the first platform where the team said, ‘Yeah, this actually makes sense.’ The workflow, the visibility, the automation… it all just clicked.”

MC

Maria Cortez

Principal Network Designer

“Our old RANCID install toppled over every time we added new devices. With rConfig, backups run like clockwork. No guessing, no hoping. If it’s on the network, it’s backed up, that peace of mind is huge.”

TB

Tobias Brandt

Lead DevNet Engineer

“We were juggling Oxidized, Unimus, and Batfish just to get the basics done. rConfig was the only solution that felt like it belonged in 2026. Fast search, proper auditing, clean UI, and the reliability to back it up. It replaced three tools for us.”

AS

Anika Sharma

Director of Network Infrastructure

“We used to joke that our automation was held together with zip ties and prayers. rConfig V8 changed that. Multi-site support, proper parallel jobs, fault tolerance, we finally have an NCM platform we don’t have to babysit. Retiring the legacy stuff felt amazing.”

MH

Marcus Hale

Enterprise Network Architect

“Oxidized served its purpose, but we outgrew it fast. Moving to rConfig has saved us an insane amount of time. The Script Engine + API combo let us build automations we could never pull off before. It just works, and it keeps working, that’s the difference.”

SN

Sophie Nguyen

Senior Systems Automation Engineer

“We were juggling Oxidized, Unimus, and Batfish just to get the basics done. rConfig was the only solution that felt like it belonged in 2026. Fast search, proper auditing, clean UI, and the reliability to back it up. It replaced three tools for us.”

AS

Anika Sharma

Director of Network Infrastructure

“We used to joke that our automation was held together with zip ties and prayers. rConfig V8 changed that. Multi-site support, proper parallel jobs, fault tolerance, we finally have an NCM platform we don’t have to babysit. Retiring the legacy stuff felt amazing.”

MH

Marcus Hale

Enterprise Network Architect

“Oxidized served its purpose, but we outgrew it fast. Moving to rConfig has saved us an insane amount of time. The Script Engine + API combo let us build automations we could never pull off before. It just works, and it keeps working, that’s the difference.”

SN

Sophie Nguyen

Senior Systems Automation Engineer

“We were juggling Oxidized, Unimus, and Batfish just to get the basics done. rConfig was the only solution that felt like it belonged in 2026. Fast search, proper auditing, clean UI, and the reliability to back it up. It replaced three tools for us.”

AS

Anika Sharma

Director of Network Infrastructure

“We used to joke that our automation was held together with zip ties and prayers. rConfig V8 changed that. Multi-site support, proper parallel jobs, fault tolerance, we finally have an NCM platform we don’t have to babysit. Retiring the legacy stuff felt amazing.”

MH

Marcus Hale

Enterprise Network Architect

“Oxidized served its purpose, but we outgrew it fast. Moving to rConfig has saved us an insane amount of time. The Script Engine + API combo let us build automations we could never pull off before. It just works, and it keeps working, that’s the difference.”

SN

Sophie Nguyen

Senior Systems Automation Engineer

“We were juggling Oxidized, Unimus, and Batfish just to get the basics done. rConfig was the only solution that felt like it belonged in 2026. Fast search, proper auditing, clean UI, and the reliability to back it up. It replaced three tools for us.”

AS

Anika Sharma

Director of Network Infrastructure

“We used to joke that our automation was held together with zip ties and prayers. rConfig V8 changed that. Multi-site support, proper parallel jobs, fault tolerance, we finally have an NCM platform we don’t have to babysit. Retiring the legacy stuff felt amazing.”

MH

Marcus Hale

Enterprise Network Architect

“Oxidized served its purpose, but we outgrew it fast. Moving to rConfig has saved us an insane amount of time. The Script Engine + API combo let us build automations we could never pull off before. It just works, and it keeps working, that’s the difference.”

SN

Sophie Nguyen

Senior Systems Automation Engineer

07. Alternatives · 5 migration paths

'For Teams Outgrowing RANCID, Oxidized & Batfish

Built for teams ready to retire brittle scripts and fragmented open-source tools, without jumping to a commercial NCM platform.

01 · Migration · RANCID & Oxidized

Built for teams moving beyond legacy scripts

rConfig V8 Core is a modern, open-source Network Configuration Management (NCM) platform created for engineers who have outgrown tools like RANCID and Oxidized. As discussed in our guide on transitioning from RANCID to modern network management, V8 Core replaces brittle Expect scripts and hand-crafted parsers with a stable, self-hosted engine for automated configuration backups across multi-vendor networks. SSH-driven collection, clean job handling and predictable scheduling replace years of script maintenance and ad-hoc patching, giving teams a reliable foundation they can actually trust in production.

See why teams move on from RANCID & Oxidized
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about running rConfig V8 Core in production, from first install to multi-vendor backups and upgrade paths to V8 Pro.

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