BackBox Earns Top Recognitions in G2 Summer 2026 Network Automation Tools Report
June 18, 2026
G2 has published its Summer 2026 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools, and BackBox has once again earned recognition as a Leader, High Performer, and Highest User Adoption among network automation tools — three distinctions that reflect what happens when a platform consistently delivers for the teams depending on it.
A few BackBox highlights from the new Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools:
- 97% Product Going in Right Direction
- 96% Meets Requirements
- 96% Ease of Doing Business With
- 94% Quality of Support
- 94% Ease of Use
See the full results for complete rankings and category breakdowns.
Hear From Real IT Teams Using BackBox
Every G2 recognition BackBox receives is based on verified reviews from IT teams managing real networks. Feedback consistently highlights the same core value: network automation that works reliably, scales without added complexity, and eliminates manual work that slows teams down. See what a few BackBox users are saying:
"Before BackBox, we would be living in fear of undocumented configuration changes, and using spreadsheets for backup tracking, until a failed switch exposed our "backups" as 6 months old. Now, instant rollback and versioned histories are available for all devices, automatically backed up. The change tracking has also eliminated the blame game: If a firewall rule caused an app to fail, we'd quickly be able to identify the specific change and who made it.”
- Verified G2 Reviewer
"I find BackBox extremely valuable for maintaining compliance and network integrity. Its continuous, automated verification gives us assurance that every device across our distributed environment stays compliant with our regulatory policies. I love how it catches deviations the moment they happen, which has dramatically shrunk our audit prep time. The automatic validation of device configurations against our policy templates is excellent because I don't have to manually oversee each device, and it flags any unapproved service or non-standard security banner promptly. The centralized credential management is another big win since it tightens our internal controls by keeping engineers off the devices directly.”
- Verified G2 Reviewer
“BackBox is solving repetitive and time-consuming network management tasks such as backups, configuration checks, and routine maintenance, which helps reduce manual effort and human error. It benefits us by saving time, improving operational consistency, and making recovery and day-to-day administration much easier.”
- Verified G2 Reviewer
What G2 Looks for in Network Automation Tools
The Network Automation Tools category requires platforms to demonstrate real capabilities across core operational areas and verified customer results. Evaluated criteria include the ability to:
- Securely maintain and back up device configurations, using encrypted storage
- Automatically validate compliance against internal and regulatory standards
- Provide actionable insights to support remediation and performance improvements
- Support resilience and security across network environments
- Reduce repetitive, manual work across day-to-day operations
Products are evaluated across two criteria — customer satisfaction and market presence — and categorized as Leaders, High Performers, Contenders, or Niche. BackBox earned recognition in both top tiers.
Download the Full Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools
BackBox supports over 100,000 networks by helping teams reduce manual work, maintain secure and consistent operations through automation, and boost cyber resilience at scale.
The Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools builds on a track record of consistent recognition earned through verified feedback from the real teams doing the work.
Download the Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools to view the full rankings and see how BackBox compares across the category. Ready to see it in action? Schedule a demo with our team.
