Azure Bastion vs NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG comparison

Microsoft and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Microsoft is ranked #46 with an average rating of 8.8, while NETSCOUT is ranked #77. Microsoft holds a 0.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.

Azure Bastion

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG and Azure Bastion operate in network management and security, with InfiniStreamNG having the advantage in detailed network monitoring and packet capture, while Azure Bastion leads in providing secure connectivity to virtual machines.

Features:NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG provides real-time packet capture, detailed analytics, and comprehensive network visibility essential for identifying performance issues. Azure Bastion offers secure, browser-based RDP and SSH connectivity to Azure VMs, seamless Azure integration, and eliminates the need for public IP addresses.

Room for Improvement:NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG may improve by simplifying its initial setup process, expanding cloud integration features, and enhancing user interface design. Azure Bastion could expand its feature set for broader network monitoring, offer more advanced analytics, and improve multi-cloud environment support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Deployment of Azure Bastion integrates smoothly into Azure environments with straightforward configuration and benefits from Microsoft's established support infrastructure. NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG requires more extensive setup due to its on-premise nature but provides specialized support for enterprise solutions.

Pricing and ROI:NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG involves a higher upfront investment focused on ROI through performance analytics leading to potential cost savings in network management. Azure Bastion offers a cost-effective pay-as-you-go model that enhances ROI by providing security without additional infrastructure costs, beneficial for businesses within the Azure ecosystem.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Bastion

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

46th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (13th), Microsoft Security Suite (25th)

NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

77th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Azure Bastion is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure Bastion	0.3%
NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG	0.5%
Other	99.2%

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Ashadeep Parida

IT Manager at NTT DATA

Access servers securely over private networks but need better data transfer solutions

Azure Bastion is primarily used to access servers securely without exposing them to the public network. It is configured in a private network to allow accessing an environment without public exposure Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without…

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Michael Gideon Genita

Associate System Engineer at SMS Global Technologies, Inc.

Easy to set up with good documentation and helpful support

I'm using it for a customer The packet flow switch is the most valuable aspect of the solution. It's an easy product to set up. We can scale the solution if we need to. It's stable. The documentation is well-written and quite useful. It's compatible with other products. Under the pocket flow…

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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 connection to virtual machines is very useful."

"Overall, I had a very positive experience."

"The solution acts as a dedicated server and we have implemented multiple software, users can easily access everything from there, and it's a cost-effective solution as we don't want to purchase any servers because everything is on the cloud, which is the main advantage for the company."

"The interface is available in the edit portal."

"The most significant advantage lies in its runbook features, particularly beneficial for our infrastructure team."

"It is very easy to use as it's in the browser; it is on the menu of the virtual machine, so you just need to type your username and password and you will have a full RDP experience."

"The ability to operate the product with scripting is excellent."

"As an Azure consultant, for me, it is the best way to give the administrator access as you can manage the permission - including who can access Bastion."

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"We have seen a lot of return on investment: We have been able to recover radios in the field, we know exactly what is going on, we cut down fines from the service commission, and we have seen a measurable decrease in mean time to know, cutting troubleshooting down by days as we can now see the issues."

"It helps us get to root cause quickly. With utilization and consumption of bandwidth, we can usually see what application is taking as much as they should (or shouldn't), then account for it accordingly."

"It has cut our group's troubleshooting time down significantly, e.g., depending on the issue, what would normally take maybe a couple of hours will now take minutes."

"It helps us to assist our customers to isolate problems. If it is us who is having the problem, then we can use it to streamline the process."

"We use it for monitoring whenever we update a new circuit or site."

"Because we are doing proactive monitoring instead of reactive, the end users don't even see that there is something wrong."

"The solution has helped to increase application and network uptime, reduced our mean time to repair significantly for application and network issues, and cut our overall troubleshooting time from an hour down to five minutes."

"It has cut our troubleshooting down by days. Once we have a product in place, we show people examples of how it can streamline their troubleshooting process."

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Cons

"The solution breaks down sometimes."

"When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it. You have to use the Azure console or the VM console, and it is very limited."

"When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it."

"Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote Desktop emulation."

"When we retrieve that data from the cloud, they require some amount of money. That is the main drawback of this cloud solution. You are charged for retrieving your own data."

"There is room for improvement with AI features. I would like to see integrated AI features with Azure Bastion, especially for connectivity issues."

"There are some challenges because Bastion is more compatible with Edge but not with the other browsers. As an organization, it doesn't make sense that we have to use only Edge. We should be able to access Bastion over Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera. It should be our choice."

"While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process."

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"Being able to manage the packet flow switches in nGeniusONE would be great."

"The technology goes end-of-life on us every year, which is why I am looking forward to vSTREAM."

"It's not able to communicate with our probes."

"Sometimes, we can't access it."

"Only problems that we have had are fiber issues going into the TAPs or vSTREAMs, which are usually local site issues."

"I would like to see an improved level of stitching between IPs."

"I'd like them to make the product more user-friendly."

"There is a timeout feature that we have been asking for awhile."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheaply priced. I would say that the product is free to use."

"The pricing is a lower decision point than high-quality security for our organization. Better security comes at a cost, but it's worth it, and that's what we tell our customers."

"Azure Bastion's pricing is good."

"It does not save money for us."

"This product could be cheaper."

"The scalability is good, but it comes at a cost. E.g., if you need 100 InfiniStream because you are sending gigs or terabytes of data to one InfiniStream, then you will have to purchase another InfiniStream, which are not cheap."

"I would like it to be more scalable with less spend."

"It can be scalable. It just costs too much. With a company as big as ours, it gets too expensive to accommodate every single site."

"To capture more with the solution that we bought, you have to buy another InfiniStreamNG, and there are only four ports in the back."

"The price is a little high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Bastion?

Microsoft's pricing is on the higher side and could be more competitive. Startups and small organizations often prefer AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) or GCP due to their lower costs, while la...

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What needs improvement with Azure Bastion?

Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop emulation. I am u...

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Also Known As

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InfiniStreamNG, NETSCOUT ISNG, Infinistream

Overview

Azure Bastion is a service you deploy that lets you connect to a virtual machine using your browser and the Azure portal. The Azure Bastion service is a fully platform-managed PaaS service that you provision inside your virtual network. It provides secure and seamless RDP/SSH connectivity to your virtual machines directly from the Azure portal over TLS. When you connect via Azure Bastion, your virtual machines do not need a public IP address, agent, or special client software.

Microsoft

NETSCOUT’s new ISNG platform harnesses the power of IP intelligence by mining traffic in real-time to deliver accurate and actionable data for service assurance, cybersecurity and business intelligence applications. The InfiniStreamNG platform fully supports the nGeniusONE and Iris application suites.

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