Reviews Summary: The Best Network Automation Software for Small Businesses
At G2 we have some of the most definitive data on the best Network Automation software for small businesses. G2 users have generated 514 Network Automation software reviews and associated data from users working for small-sized companies. We have identified 29 individual Network Automation products offering the features, pricing and support that small companies look for when comparing Network Automation software and solutions. These reviews are generated using the qualitative and quantitative feedback from G2 members working in small companies and who have used these Network Automation software products.
When G2 reviewers submit their software reviews, they often provide information on the type of company they work for and what market segment they belong to. We break these different market segments into three distinct groups:
- Small Business Network Automation Software Reviews (< 50 employees)
- Mid-Market Network Automation Software Reviews (51–1,000 employees)
- Enterprise Network Automation Software Reviews (1,001+ employees)
Small businesses have their own unique requirements when it comes to Network Automation software compared to mid-market or enterprise companies. That is why these individual software reviews are especially helpful when comparing product set up, ease of use and overall cost.
Below you will find FAQs and review snippets for Network Automation software that works well for SMB companies. Reviews are written by G2 users with real-world experience using these products.
FAQs About Network Automation Software for Small Businesses
What are the best Network Automation software products for small-sized businesses, according to G2 reviewers?
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform - 4.6-stars, 100 reviews from reviewers at small-sized companies.
- Progress WhatsUp Gold - 4.5-stars, 68 reviews from reviewers at small-sized companies.
- SaltStack - 4.3-stars, 59 reviews from reviewers at small-sized companies.
- BackBox - 4.6-stars, 41 reviews from reviewers at small-sized companies.
- Entuity - 4.7-stars, 29 reviews from reviewers at small-sized companies.
What Network Automation software products do reviewers from SMB companies like most?
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform - 4.6-stars, 100 reviews from reviewers at SMB companies.
- Progress WhatsUp Gold - 4.5-stars, 68 reviews from reviewers at SMB companies.
- BackBox - 4.6-stars, 41 reviews from reviewers at SMB companies.
- Entuity - 4.7-stars, 29 reviews from reviewers at SMB companies.
Which Network Automation software products do small companies rate the highest on G2?
- Entuity - 4.7-stars according to 29 professionals at small businesses.
- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform - 4.6-stars according to 100 professionals at small businesses.
- BackBox - 4.6-stars according to 41 professionals at small businesses.
- Progress WhatsUp Gold - 4.5-stars according to 68 professionals at small businesses.
- BloxOne DDI - 4.4-stars according to 27 professionals at small businesses.
How many Network Automation software reviews are from users working in small businesses?
The 514 reviews for small-sized Network Automation service providers on G2 vary often. Specific review details for the nearly 29 Network Automation providers can be found below.
Here’s What Reviewers Working at SMB Businesses Have to Say About Network Automation Software
| Questions | Responses |
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| Here is what professionals in small-sized businesses liked best about Network Automation software products. |
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability: "I love the alarm feature and I think the application overall is a great addition to my network."
- Daniel H., Information Technology Operations Administrator at Midwest Trust Company, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Progress WhatsUp Gold: "This program allows us to customize the alerts we want to get out of our devices."
- Christopher G., Outside Plant / Safety Supervisor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: "Versatility to design your environment and configure exactly to the specifications of your application"
- Michael M., Cloud Specialist at JHC Technology, Inc., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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| Here is what professionals in small-sized businesses liked least about Network Automation software products. |
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: "The tooling is built in python and in my experience very flakey. Running playbooks is very unintuitive and there's a fairly large barrier to entry."
- Toby A., Developer at Coull, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability: "The breaches of their platforms due to inadequate security forced us to switch vendors"
- Jim B., President, Abbas Networking Services, Inc, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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| These are what professionals in small businesses recommend to others considering Network Automation software. |
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability: "Check to see how many nodes you actually will be monitoring and choose the correct licensing to make things as easy as possible."
- Ryen B., System Engineer at Ada County Sheriff's Office, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: "Try it out and compare with other DevOps tools"
- Michael M., Cloud Specialist at JHC Technology, Inc., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Liongard: "Yes, I would recommend the product to other MSPs."
- Mark G., Computer technology success expert | IT Strategist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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| These are the problems users said the software was solving and how it is benefiting them in small-sized companies. |
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability: "Monitoring multiple sites over a large geographic area"
- Daniel H., Information Technology Operations Administrator at Midwest Trust Company, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Progress WhatsUp Gold: "Network monitoring, we get alerted before a customer impacting problems surfaces."
- Christopher G., Outside Plant / Safety Supervisor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: "Automating application deployments for server farms"
- Michael M., Cloud Specialist at JHC Technology, Inc., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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