Auvik Network Management (ANM) vs OP5 Monitor comparison

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Auvik and ITRS are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Auvik is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while ITRS is ranked #41 with an average rating of 9.0. Auvik holds a 1.2% mindshare in NMS, compared to ITRS’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Auvik users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ITRS users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

OP5 Monitor and Auvik Network Management are competing network management solutions. Auvik appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set, ease of deployment, and robust customer service.

Features: OP5 Monitor offers real-time monitoring and alerting, customizable dashboards, and comprehensive reporting. Auvik Network Management provides automated network mapping, detailed traffic analysis, and proactive network monitoring for complex needs.

Room for Improvement: OP5 Monitor could improve with simplified deployment, enhanced customer support, and a more intuitive interface. Auvik Network Management may benefit from a more competitive pricing structure, additional reporting features, and improved scalability in smaller networks.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OP5 Monitor's deployment can be complex, supported by solid documentation and community resources. Auvik offers a straightforward deployment process with extensive onboarding assistance and 24/7 support, making it accessible to organizations without specialized IT staff.

Pricing and ROI: OP5 Monitor has a lower initial setup cost, appealing to budget-conscious organizations with a reasonable ROI. Auvik Network Management requires a higher initial investment, but the advanced features and comprehensive support offer a strong ROI, justifying the cost through long-term value.

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Categories and Ranking

Auvik Network Management (ANM)

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

4th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

216

Ranking in other categories

Network Troubleshooting (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (6th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (2nd)

OP5 Monitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

41st

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

42nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

4.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Auvik Network Management (ANM) is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OP5 Monitor is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Auvik Network Management (ANM)	1.2%
OP5 Monitor	0.6%
Other	98.2%

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AmanThakkar

Software Engineer at Titanslab Inc.

Network automation has reduced troubleshooting time and supports faster issue resolution

The biggest and best feature I have experienced with Auvik Network Management (ANM) is automatic network discovery, along with features such as topology map, instant alerts, real-time monitoring, easy remote access, and simple dashboards. Among those features, I find automatic network discovery to be the most useful because it gives a clear picture of the entire network without having to create manual diagrams. It is very easy to use Auvik Network Management (ANM), so even a new team member can quickly understand the network because everything is displayed in a very clear way. Auvik Network Management (ANM) has positively impacted our organization by reducing troubleshooting time, improving network visibility, providing a very clear picture, and helping us support multiple client networks and environments very efficiently. We have noticed a 35 to 40% improvement in troubleshooting speed, less manual work in documenting any network system, faster responses to network issues, and better uptime with the client networks.

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Sumanth Arshanapally

Senior Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Monitoring ease and cost-saving benefits enhance operational efficiency

The monitoring in OP5 Monitor is very easy because we can directly use custom plugins. We can write custom scripts and use those scripts directly. It's very low cost, open, and the dashboards are easy to see. We can extract the reports easily, and this is very easy to compare. Real-time monitoring in OP5 Monitor provides data every one minute or every five minutes, enabling us to get live data from the last one minute or last five minutes. OP5 Monitor gave us proper server availability, so we can always check whether a server goes down or the server CPU and memory decreases. Before reaching a particular bottleneck situation, we identified and fixed the issue, which helped us from a cost-saving business perspective. It helped us avoid application downtime.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The network monitoring and backups of specific devices are really impressive. We've seen very good responses from our staff regarding the backup functionality. You can add a product, such as a switch and, once the product is added, it backs it up for you."

"All of the features are valuable, but the ability to remote into anything, whether it's a terminal or a browser, is really big for us. It makes things a lot easier day-to-day."

"We have backup connectivity in case of some failures. So, it has been of some help. Our mean time to resolution has been decreased by half an hour."

"I like Auvik's alerts. We can configure the alerts for a specific timeframe, i.e., we can set it to alert us when devices have been offline for a specific amount of minutes. If a device or port is flapping, we can ignore it or allow only the first alert to come in and mute the subsequent alerts."

"We will be able to better meet our SLAs with this solution; we have quicker resolution times, we waste less time on troubleshooting, and since we charge a fixed fee to our customers, the saved time results in direct profits for us."

"Overall, Auvik Network Management (ANM) has greatly helped us in our network management, because instead of spending a lot of time finding solutions, we can now focus on fixing them quickly, making it a reliable tool for managing multiple clients in any service-based company."

"It's worth every penny that you pay for it."

"We have seen time-to-value with Auvik; it's a beneficial product, and we use it daily."

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"Especially with the API, where I can use the data with many other systems, it's great."

"With limited hardware or a virtual machine, you can address a huge network, hundreds of thousands of elements that need to be monitored. Other commercial software is not on that level."

"The monitoring in OP5 Monitor is very easy because we can directly use custom plugins; we can write custom scripts and use those scripts directly, it's very low cost, open, and the dashboards are easy to see."

"Its open-source environment is accessible to everyone."

"It monitors and continuously tests everything that is of importance to you and your users. It could be everything from monitoring disk space to CPU usage to memory. It could include determining if the response time in your e-commerce platform is quick enough, or whether you have too many bounces from some of the pages on your website. You want to monitor anything that could cost you money or time or resources. You can do that with this system. It's very flexible."

"OP5 Monitor is a great choice due to its being built on an open-source monitoring tool and provides ample opportunity for customization based on specific support requirements. It is also user-friendly and easy to manage with a wide range of plugins available for use. In comparison to other enterprise tools, such as Micro Focus, OP5 Monitor stands out for its features and cost-effectiveness, making it the best tool in the market. Customization is one of the key strengths of the tool and provides a lot of capabilities. Additionally, it is easy to find support and plugins for the tool through online resources."

"We can also observe whatever we want, and there are no limitations."

"Instead of checking the logs each Monday, or checking that applications are running, and checking your ticketing system for angry users, you put this system in place and it monitors and continuously tests everything that is of importance to you and your users."

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Cons

"Ideally, we'd like Auvik to integrate with Autotask and allow us to set service levels within Auvik e.g., Monitor, Manage, Protect."

"The menu bar and display could be more colorful."

"We were unable to integrate Auvik with a geographical map, which limited our ability to track issues to specific buildings on campus."

"I've had some trouble using Auvik's device proxy, which allows technicians to connect to network devices through Auvik's platform."

"I would like to see some better training or public resources. It's not just Auvik's fault. Our company has a responsibility to explain the toolset and everything it can do. Many of our engineers don't realize how powerful it is. Due to a lack of documentation about Auvik's capabilities, so much can go over the heads of engineers who don't spend much time with it."

"The alerting capabilities can definitely use improvements. We use third-party for that at the moment, and then the way they look for performance on network equipment is really heavy on heavily used devices, such as firewalls."

"Two weeks ago, we were able to access the support chat via a small button on the bottom right side of the screen. Now, that button has gone away and it has become pretty difficult to access support right now, as long as there is no chat button available."

"The price shouldn't be an issue for a larger organization, but a smaller organization or an MSP might struggle because the billing is per device. You're paying for your firewalls and devices that appear on the network. If you have a smaller organization with an extensive network, your revenue won't be able to support that cost. That's probably the biggest downside for me."

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"The user interface is not what we are used to these days, and should be improved."

"We do not get performance reports properly, which needs improvement."

"IT environments today are in constant flux. This is driven by the newer cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, etc. The whole Nagios-based monitoring system that OP5 is created on top of, is based on a host-service model. There is a need for a strategy on what to do with more dynamic environments. There is some cool stuff going on in that direction."

"OP5 Monitor could include application monitoring in addition to infrastructure monitoring. If application business transactions were monitored, it would be helpful."

"They need to improve the dashboard interface."

"The solution is useful for tweaking. However, there have been some negative experiences, such as limited report capabilities. The only report available is in PDF format, making it difficult for teams managing multiple servers to extract data in Excel format. The speaker recommends that the team improve the report capabilities to better serve users."

"OP5 lacks some visualization, a feature that makes some other products nice. Op5 is built for purpose, which is fine, but if you compare it with some new products, the visualization is not so appealing, especially for management... If you don't need fancy visualizations, OP5 is fine."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I understand Auvik's value proposition, but the retail price might seem high at first glance."

"I don't think Auvik's pricing should be based on device, which it is right now. I don't know what their market share is or how they compete with Domotz, but if they want to stay competitive, Auvik should have simpler pricing."

"I believe that Auvik is one of the most expensive tools, but it is also the best."

"It's absolutely worth the money. I would probably charge more if I were them. They don't charge you for anything that's not a router, switch, or firewall controller, or a network device. So, you can throw anything like servers and ESX hosts."

"I find Auvik's pricing to be a good value for the features offered."

"Auvik is fairly priced. The cost is what we expected considering network management. The benefits outweigh the cost for us."

"Their licensing model is basically per managed device. You pay X amount per managed device, and managed devices are limited to switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless LAN controllers. So, the only things that we pay for are our switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless LAN controllers, but there are orders of magnitude more devices that Auvik manages that we don't pay for. It also manages servers, workstations, and phones. Auvik will gather KPIs from anything that is connected to the network if it can be managed via a standard like SNMP or WMI. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The price that Auvik is offering us is a little bit steep."

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"It was not expensive. And because it's less demanding in terms of hardware, you don't have to pay for another SQL or other database license, and you can have a huge installation on one machine..."

"The cost of the license and support are separate. If you want platinum call support, it will cost more than a regular call. I did not opt for it, as it is an additional cost."

"OP5 has a very low price as a solution, compared to many other solutions out there."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	156
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	25

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Auvik?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is average. The cost is typically higher for these kinds of tools, so it is moderate.

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What needs improvement with Auvik?

Auvik Network Management (ANM) can be improved with better reporting options. While there are options for reporting, having more clarity would be helpful, along with more advanced analytics and mor...

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What is your primary use case for Auvik?

Our main use case for Auvik Network Management (ANM) is to monitor and manage the client networks, helping us to track the network devices and identify issues quickly to monitor the performance and...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OP5 Monitor?

The price for OP5 Monitor is fine, but we don't know the exact price because it was managed by us; the customer themselves bought it and gave it to us to monitor.

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What needs improvement with OP5 Monitor?

OP5 Monitor could include application monitoring in addition to infrastructure monitoring. If application business transactions were monitored, it would be helpful. For application-related issues, ...

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What is your primary use case for OP5 Monitor?

Our previous use case for OP5 Monitor was server monitoring.

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Overview

Auvik Network Management offers competitive pricing for essential network and infrastructure device management, providing robust features valued by enterprises.

Auvik Network Management delivers comprehensive network visibility and management through intuitive auditing, alerting, and discovery functionalities. It eases troubleshooting, automates configuration backups, and includes a user-friendly interface for effective monitoring and management. With real-time alerts and customizable notifications, IT operations are streamlined, while remote access capabilities enhance time efficiency. ANM supports integration with other platforms, effectively maintaining device inventories and visualizing network topology.

What are the key features of Auvik Network Management?

Auditing: Offers comprehensive network audits, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Network Discovery: Simplifies the process of identifying network components.
Alerting Modules: Provides real-time alerts and customizable notifications.
Configuration Backups: Automates backups, safeguarding configurations.
Remote Access: Streamlines network management from any location.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Auvik Network Management?

Enhanced Network Visibility: Offers detailed insights into network operations.
Time Efficiency: Remote access and automated features save valuable time.
Proactive Issue Identification: Real-time monitoring aids in identifying issues quickly.
Integration Support: Works cohesively with other platforms, easing management.
Operational Efficiency: Automates management tasks for improved productivity.

In industries such as IT management and network administration, Auvik Network Management is predominantly utilized for overseeing and maintaining network infrastructures across multiple locations. It offers capabilities for monitoring network topology, receiving alerts on device downtimes, and managing performance metrics. Users employ its features for proactive issue identification, and auditing, helping maintain oversight of networks containing switches, routers, and firewalls. Auvik provides remote access and automated backups, which contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and network visibility.

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OP5 Monitor delivers real-time IT infrastructure monitoring with extensive customization options through open-source plugins. Its intuitive interface and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred choice for efficient performance monitoring and task automation.

OP5 Monitor integrates seamlessly with systems, offering customizable dashboards and efficient performance tracking for networks, servers, applications, databases, and cloud environments. It supports LDAP and local user accounts, providing timely insights to prevent downtime. The documentation enhances integration ease, though its user interface could benefit from updates. Improved APIs, better report capabilities, and enhanced platform integration are needed. Effective in healthcare, maritime, and diverse sectors, it provides global deployments with tailored monitoring solutions.

What are the key features of OP5 Monitor?

Real-Time Monitoring: Tracks performance and alerts users immediately on anomalies.
Seamless Integration: Works effectively with existing systems and infrastructure.
Extensive Customization: Offers open-source plugins for personalized configurations.

What benefits or ROI should users consider in reviews for OP5 Monitor?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides robust features at a competitive price.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies monitoring processes for administrators.
Efficiency in Performance Monitoring: Automates tasks and optimizes resource use.

In industries like healthcare, maritime, and others, OP5 Monitor automates tracking and alerts, easing manual checks to enhance quality. Its global deployments provide tailored monitoring for CPU, memory, and disk space, efficiently managing both on-premise and cloud environments for large-scale operations.

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Svenska Spel, Carus, VGL, Tele2, Viking Line, Clas Ohlson, Vanderlande, Försäkringskassan

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