BackBox Recognized as a High Performer in G2 Winter 2026 Report for Network Automation Tools
December 16, 2025
G2 has released its Winter 2026 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools, and once again, BackBox has been recognized as a High Performer. The recognition reflects a continued shift in the industry: network automation platforms must be simple to adopt, secure to operate, and capable of removing repetitive manual work across diverse environments.
In this report, BackBox is rated:
- #1 in User Satisfaction
- 95% Ease of Doing Business With
- 95% Quality of Support
- 94% Ease of Use
- 96% Meets Requirements
Here are some highlights from the G2 Winter 2026 Report. Explore the full results for complete rankings and category breakdown.
Recognized by Real Users, Built for Real Impact
BackBox’s High Performer recognition is based on genuine user feedback from IT teams worldwide. Their reviews emphasize how secure automation reduces manual work and improves consistency.
"What I appreciate most about BackBox is how it streamlines and automates complex network operations. By offering a centralized platform for handling backups, configurations, and compliance, it helps save time and minimizes the risk of human error. The user-friendly interface, combined with robust automation features, makes it straightforward to maintain consistency across all devices. This approach ensures both reliability and security, all without introducing extra complexity."
- Verified G2 Reviewer
"The best aspect of BackBox is that I can maintain my workflow without truly having any additional headaches. Its installation did not disrupt our current system, and its functionality matches what we need in terms of functionality. I rely on it quite frequently throughout the week since it merely makes things stable. The customer support was also quick whenever I needed assistance hence, I never felt stuck during peak hours.”
- Verified G2 Reviewer
“What I appreciate most about BackBox is how it automates reliable network device backups and allows for easy one-click restores, which saves a lot of time and minimizes manual work. The platform supports a variety of vendors, ensures configuration compliance, and enables quick remediation of vulnerabilities, all of which contribute to making network management straightforward and efficient. On top of that, BackBox provides a secure, centralized solution for handling backups and maintaining strong cyber resilience.”
- Verified G2 Reviewer
Read more BackBox reviews on G2.
These reviews highlight a growing priority: teams require platforms that strengthen resilience, ensure compliance, and reduce operational pressure — not just automate isolated tasks.
What It Takes to Be Included in G2’s Network Automation Category
To qualify for the Network Automation Tools category, products must meet specific criteria based on functionality and verified user outcomes. To be included, a platform must:
- Automate configuration maintenance and provide secure, encrypted backups
- Validate device compliance automatically to reduce manual risk
- Offer performance insights that guide remediation and corrective actions
- Support operational resilience and security requirements
- Reduce repetitive, time-consuming network tasks
Only tools meeting these standards are evaluated across two main factors: customer satisfaction and market presence. Based on combined results, products are placed into one of four quadrants: Leaders, High Performers, Contenders, and Niche.
Download the Full Winter 2026 G2 Grid® Report
BackBox supports over 100,000 networks by reducing manual work and enhancing cyber resilience through secure, easy-to-use automation. The Winter 2026 results reflect a growing demand for solutions that deliver real efficiency without adding complexity.
Download the Winter 2026 G2 Grid Report for Network Automation Tools to see how BackBox compares and why IT teams worldwide trust it to strengthen their network infrastructure. Ready to see BackBox in action? Book a demo with our team.
