Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Huawei eSight comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.0. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.7% mindshare in NMA, compared to Huawei’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 72% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Huawei eSight and Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista are competing in network management solutions. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista holds an edge for those seeking advanced features, despite Huawei eSight's competitive pricing and comprehensive support.

Features: Huawei eSight supports all Huawei devices, providing detailed network monitoring and management. It integrates seamlessly with Windows servers, minimizing installation hurdles, and enhances operational efficiency through automation. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista excels in analytics and smart monitoring, offering comprehensive network management and security. Its unified approach simplifies management of routers, switches, and WiFi equipment, providing real-time insights and detailed reports.

Room for Improvement: Huawei eSight can benefit from developing stronger analytics features and expanding support for non-Huawei devices. Its automation capabilities can be further refined for complex network scenarios. User interface improvements would also enhance user experience. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve in cost efficiency, requiring optimization to reduce initial investment. It could also expand its compatibility to work seamlessly with devices from different brands. Enhancing reporting capabilities for more detailed insights is another potential area for enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei eSight is known for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer support, suitable for users with varying technical skills. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista also offers user-friendly deployment but provides tailored customer service and comprehensive support channels, focusing more on personalizing user experience.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei eSight offers a cost-effective solution with a notable return on investment by reducing operational costs through automation. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista, while requiring a higher initial investment, promises excellent ROI with its advanced features and network management capabilities, appealing to those who prioritize feature-rich solutions.

To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Huawei eSight Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

Ranking in Network Management Applications

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei eSight

Ranking in Network Management Applications

9th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (34th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is 1.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei eSight is 3.8%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Huawei eSight	3.8%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista	1.7%
Other	94.5%

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John Mark

IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity

The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.

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Gary Strydom

Desktop Analyst at Transnet

Used to monitor devices and provides the hardware alarms feature

Huawei eSight has helped me overcome many monitoring aspects of the hardware. From a single view, I can monitor all the hardware. Instead of logging on to each piece of hardware and monitoring it individually, I can monitor them from one single point. I would recommend the solution to other users because it provides a single point of view of the hardware. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

"It is a good investment for features."

"The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."

"I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on."

"Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good."

"Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

"The reports are good."

"OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."

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"I like that it supports all our Huawei devices. Unlike other network monitoring tools that monitor Huawei devices, it provides more details when it comes to monitoring or management. We can get complete details about the devices, and management is also simple."

"We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers."

"I like the real-time location monitor or RTLS feature. It is similar to the monitoring feature in Cisco Prime."

"eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."

"The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."

"One of the most beneficial features of Huawei eSight is its simplicity and ease of use."

"Huawei eSight provides businesses with monitoring capabilities of network devices across your network."

"The solution's most valuable dashboard features include monitoring storage, resource availability, and hardware alarms."

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Cons

"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."

"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."

"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."

"In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."

"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."

"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."

"They should add more security features."

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"eSight has many features and options, but sometimes, we feel that it should be more advanced, like Cisco. It would be good if they can enable some automation part in eSight. Most of our customers want automation in their network. They don't want a dependency on everything. That's why the automation part must be improved in Huawei. It will be beneficial for customers. Cisco has different products, and there are multiple products for monitoring, automation, etc. In the software-defined network, Cisco has ACI, and VMware has NSX. Such options must be there in Huawei to move to a software-defined network. Unlike Cisco, in the case of eSight, there is only one product. I am not aware of any other product. It would be good to enhance it with at least some automation options so that we can use it effectively in the campus network or big data center environment. When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning. This is another part that they can improve. Wireless reporting option is not as effective as other monitoring solutions. For a particular use case, if a customer is asking for some reports, sometimes they are not 100% satisfactory. The reporting structure must be improved."

"It is not a very flexible product."

"Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."

"It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."

"The solution and the operating system come separately. It would be easier if we did not have to deploy anything. A bundle feature would be better."

"This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."

"The variety of license types should be made simpler as, at present, it is complex."

"The solution needs to improve it's user interface to make it more modern and stylish. They need to design proper menu positions, features, etc. Right now the layout is complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is reasonable."

"The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."

"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."

"I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."

"Its pricing is better than any other Huawei product. Some products are cheaper in Huawei, and some products are cheaper in Cisco. Cisco has more benefits and options than Huawei if you consider different network environments."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing for Huawei eSight is reasonable, especially with the base license and incremental licenses for additional devices. However, the variety of license types can be a bit complex. We used to sell eSight but switched to another solution, so we're not actively trading it anymore."

"The price is very expensive."

"Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...

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What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.

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What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...

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What needs improvement with Huawei eSight?

Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange.

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What is your primary use case for Huawei eSight?

We use the solution to monitor the hardware environment of our data center. We mainly use Huawei eSight to monitor the devices. It assists in monitoring our devices in terms of utilization and moni...

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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,

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Overview

Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Huawei's eSight is a unified software suite for planning, operating, and maintaining complex enterprise ICT infrastructure from global, converged networks and data centers to multimedia and video communications that includes the facilities necessary for delivering performance and IT services. eSight provides a platform that supports infrastructure and devices from third-party providers, to develop custom management applications and improves O&M efficiency.

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Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer

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