Best Cloud Network Management Software in 2026
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In short: Tailscale is ranked #1 of 19 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ZeroTier and Alkira. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ZeroTier. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Tailscale at $1/mo.
Cloud network management software covers capabilities for connecting and overseeing networks across cloud environments. Compared on cloud provider coverage, deployment model, and multicloud support, the entries also specify features such as infrastructure as code, network monitoring, firewall policy management, and VPN management. These distinctions can help you focus on the network tasks and environments you need to support. Check each option’s free plan and Paid from details for access and cost context. Tailscale, ZeroTier, and Alkira are among the entries, with PacketFabric and Megaport Cloud Router also included. Use the published features to compare approaches to network operations.
19 cloud network management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Tailscale iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$1/mo Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: Yes
- 2 ZeroTier iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: hybridVPN management: Yes
- 3 Alkira No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: Yes
- 4 PacketFabric No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: Yes
- 5 Megaport Cloud Router No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: Yes
- 6 Infoblox Cloud Network Automation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: hybrid
- 7 Equinix Fabric No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: No
- 8 Cilium No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5Free Deployment model: hybrid
- 9 Cisco Catalyst Center No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Deployment model: hybrid
- 10 NetBox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Deployment model: hybrid
- 11 Calico Enterprise No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Deployment model: hybrid
- 12 Itential Automation Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Deployment model: hybrid
- 13 EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Deployment model: hybrid
- 14 Nokia Network Services Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 15 OpenStack Neutron No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Deployment model: hybrid
- 16 BlueCat Horizon No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: hybrid
- 17 Telecom Network Automation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Multicloud support: YesDeployment model: saasVPN management: Yes
- 18 BlueCat Micetro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 19 Juniper Apstra No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.8
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Questions about this list
Which cloud network management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Tailscale is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 9.7. ZeroTier is second and Alkira third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Tailscale has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.