G2 has published its Fall 2026 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools, and Kilter has been named a Leader, ranked #1 for Ease of Doing Business With, and recognized as Fastest and Easiest to Implement. Each distinction is based entirely on verified customer reviews, making it a direct reflection of what teams experience from the first day of deployment onward.
A few Kilter highlights from the new Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools:
- #1 Ease of Doing Business With
- 96% Product Going in Right Direction
- 96% Meets Requirements
- 94% Quality of Support
Kilter also earned recognition for Best Relationship and Best Support. See the full results for complete rankings and category breakdowns.
Hear From Real IT Teams Using Kilter
Every G2 recognition Kilter receives is based on verified reviews from IT teams managing real-world networks. This season’s results highlight the same themes: a platform that is fast to implement, backed by responsive support, and built on a relationship that doesn’t end at go-live. See what a few Kilter users are saying:
“I like that Kilter keeps firewall and switch configurations consistent across our airport stations with scheduled compliance checks and automatic backups before changes. I no longer have to compare devices by hand, and I can build a change once for multiple firewalls and schedule it overnight. If a device fails or a change causes a problem, I can restore a saved or last working configuration remotely. When a switch failed before morning flights, restoring its saved configuration helped check-in open on time.”
"I really appreciate how BackBox simplifies managing infrastructure configurations for various clients. It automatically backs up configurations on schedule and provides clear comparison between them, which makes diagnosing and fixing issues straightforward. Restoring configurations is a breeze and prevents prolonged downtime after errors, which saves me from long troubleshooting sessions.”
What G2 Looks for in Network Automation Tools
The Network Automation Tools category requires platforms to demonstrate proven capabilities across core operational areas, backed by verified customer results. Evaluated criteria include the ability to:
- Securely back up and store device configurations
- Automatically validate compliance against internal and regulatory standards
- Deliver actionable insights to support remediation and performance improvements
- Support resilience and security across network environments
- Reduce repetitive
,manual work in day-to-day operations
G2 evaluates products based on customer satisfaction and market presence, then places them in one of four categories: Leaders, High Performers, Contenders, or Niche. Kilter was named a Leader in the Fall 2026 report.
Download the Full Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools
Kilter supports over 100,000 networks by helping teams reduce manual work, maintain secure, consistent operations through automation, and strengthen cyber resilience at scale.
The Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools builds on a track record of recognition, earned through verified feedback from the teams doing the work.
Download the Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools to see the full rankings and how Kilter compares across the category. Ready to see it in action? Schedule a demo to see Kilter in action.
Written by
Aubrie Beck