Azure Bastion vs Zenoss Cloud comparison

Microsoft and Zenoss are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Microsoft is ranked #46 with an average rating of 8.8, while Zenoss is ranked #75. Microsoft holds a 0.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to Zenoss’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zenoss users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Zenoss Cloud and Azure Bastion are evaluated in cloud management and network security. Zenoss Cloud is advantageous in infrastructure monitoring due to its comprehensive features, while Azure Bastion leads in network security.

Features: Zenoss Cloud offers real-time service modeling, root cause analysis, and predictive analytics. Azure Bastion provides seamless RDP/SSH access to virtual machines, end-to-end secure connectivity, and does not require a public IP.

Room for Improvement: Zenoss Cloud could improve in integration with third-party tools, user interface simplicity, and real-time data accuracy. Azure Bastion might enhance its user interface, expand support for other cloud environments, and offer more customization options for configurations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zenoss Cloud requires a more extensive initial setup but offers strong customer support for implementation and maintenance. Azure Bastion is easily integrated with the Azure environment and benefits from Azure’s comprehensive support resources.

Pricing and ROI: Zenoss Cloud follows a subscription model that provides high ROI through enhanced visibility. Azure Bastion is part of Azure's pricing model and offers economical security with lower setup costs.

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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)

Zenoss Cloud

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

75th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Infrastructure (26th), Event Monitoring (13th), Server Monitoring (24th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (51st), Container Monitoring (7th), Cloud Monitoring Software (42nd), AIOps (25th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 Zenoss Cloud is 0.7%, up from 0.4% 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%
Zenoss Cloud	0.7%
Other	99.0%

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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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ClaudiaChen

Cloud Architect - Senior Technology Architect at Telstra

Generates close to real-time alerts so users can resolve issues, but needs more integration and public cloud monitoring features

As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor.

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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

"Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without hitting the public network."

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

"The solution's most valuable feature is that it is easy to use...It is modernized, so I can create complex infrastructures."

"The connection to virtual machines is very useful."

"Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers."

"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."

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

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"It's easy to use."

"Its Docker Container concept is mind blowing. It is the first monitoring tool which comes with Docker features."

"The custom built integration is one of the most valuable features because you can see all the especially critical items."

"The most valuable feature is the flexible discovery mechanism."

"What I like most about Zenoss Service Dynamics is that it monitors the devices and gives close to real-time alerts, for example, in case the device is not available, Zenoss Service Dynamics generates an alert so my team can resolve the issue."

"It is the most flexible solution of this type, but it takes time to adapt."

"They have also accommodated many state-of-the-art technologies like Docker and ZooKeeper."

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Cons

"We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to Azure Storage."

"You are charged for retrieving your own data."

"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."

"The protocol speed could be faster."

"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."

"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."

"Speaking of AI, having Microsoft Copilot in Azure Bastion would be good."

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

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"There is room for improvement with the administrative part. The administrative part, since they introduced Docker, etc., has become a little complex."

"Technical support is 3/10, poor: Incomplete and poor documentation Undocumented processes Inconsistent solutions to problems depending on source"

"Now it is stable, but they should design threshold parameters in percentage instead of raw values."

"The inclusion of a feature to show a graphical view of the network would be a helpful improvement."

"As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor."

"There is room for improvement with the administrative part. They introduced Control Center to manage things in Zenoss 5. The services that Zenoss provides remained the same, but the administrative part, since they introduced Docker, etc., has become a little complex"

"There was a problem with Zenoss and storage monitoring."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It does not save money for us."

"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."

"The pricing depends on the environment, the number of services, and the size of the data center. It can go from $100,000 to a million dollars."

"It depends on the customer, what he wants."

"It is very cost-effective compared to the tools I worked with in the past. The company is gaining a lot with respect to the cost factor. It provides agentless monitoring and in a very cheap way."

"There are additional costs you'll have to pay apart from the license fee for Zenoss Service Dynamics. I can't remember exactly how much my company is paying because I don't handle the finance part, but the cost is paid annually. On a scale of one to five, with one being the cheapest and five being the most expensive, I'm rating the solution three out of five."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Transportation Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Large Enterprise	5

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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What is your primary use case for Azure Bastion?

We use Azure Bastion ( /products/azure-bastion-reviews ) as an administration tool to access Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ) Virtual Servers.

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

In my experience, I worked with many monitoring software, but the one that gave me the most functionalities of a large-scale company is Zenoss, due to its ability to monitor completely hybrid and a...

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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

Zenoss Cloud revolutionizes IT infrastructure monitoring with a service-centric approach, prioritizing the overall health of services and applications. Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIOps), Zenoss Cloud offers end-to-end visibility across servers, networks, storage, and applications. Real-time monitoring, event correlation, and automated remediation ensure immediate insights and efficient issue resolution. The customizable dashboards empower users to tailor visualizations to their needs, while scalability accommodates diverse infrastructures. Zenoss Cloud guarantees improved application performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced IT efficiency, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises seeking simplicity to large corporations requiring advanced scalability. Experience unified monitoring and proactive management with Zenoss Cloud, a comprehensive solution that transforms IT infrastructure optimization in today's complex environments.

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2degrees, Rackspace, State of North Dakota, El Paso Independent School District, NWN Corporation

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