Azure Network Watcher vs HPE Aruba Networking UXI comparison

Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Microsoft is ranked #41 with an average rating of 8.7, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #40 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 0.5% mindshare in NMS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Azure Network Watcher

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HPE Aruba Networking UXI

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Azure Network Watcher and HPE Aruba Networking UXI based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Network Watcher

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

41st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE Aruba Networking UXI

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

40th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Azure Network Watcher is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Aruba Networking UXI is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE Aruba Networking UXI	0.9%
Azure Network Watcher	0.5%
Other	98.6%

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Bijoyendra Roychowdhury

Program Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Network monitoring provides comprehensive analytics while the interface requires further development

The quality of Azure Network Watcher is quite good in terms of the in-depth analysis you can create from these matrices. There are other monitoring tools such as New Relic, AppDynamics, and Dynatrace which provide very detailed network tracing. Cloud providers such as Azure or AWS do not have that kind of GUI-based capability at this point, but using PowerShell or Python, you can develop it yourself. From the GUI perspective, it still needs to evolve in terms of quality and standard, though overall, it is quite good for troubleshooting. Regarding areas for improvement, when comparing to other network tools beyond Azure Monitor or Azure Network Watcher, those tools can identify single failed packets. This level of granularity is not currently possible with cloud providers as they only go to a certain level rather than the granular level needed for deep troubleshooting, though they do provide hints with available matrices.

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BalvantPatel

Deputy General Manager at Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd

Reliable network operations improved by seamless technology, though efficiency could benefit from reduced manual tasks

Aruba products have significantly improved our network reliability, as none of my teammates have logged a call to Aruba in the past year. The performance, elasticity, and efficiency of Aruba products have been exceptional. Extreme Ethernet fabric technology offers less administrative effort in extending VLANs due to its loop-free environment. We have been satisfied with this robust performance.

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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 most valuable features I have found are typology, visualization, and capture."

"I like the visibility."

"What I like most about Azure Network Watcher is that it's focused more on the architecture. I also like that it has a packet capture feature that tells you how the packet travels and whether it's exiting Azure, etc."

"Azure Network Watcher provides valuable features based on your specific requirements and use cases, helping you monitor network bandwidth, throughput, data flow consumption, and control costs by giving insight into egress and ingress traffic, total input and output operations, bandwidth, and threats through IP identification."

"The solution is good for monitoring device behavior."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Network Watcher is the cloud-native application firewall. It is helpful for securing databases."

"We use the solution to monitor network services. It helps to capture any network issues."

"It provides good visibility."

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"HPE Aruba Networking UXI's remote troubleshooting capabilities help me manage my distributed networks in a great way because we are not relying on user input and are relying on real facts from HPE Aruba Networking UXI devices that are placed end-of-line on all our factories."

"The performance, elasticity, and efficiency of Aruba products have been exceptional."

"The most valuable feature of HP Aruba Networking UX-I is its 24/7 monitoring capability."

"The integration of HPE Aruba Networking UXI with other security and networking tools is quite robust, allowing us to collect information from firewalls, routers, access points, and more, and present it through Grafana to proactively address issues before clients open support tickets."

"There was definitely an ROI with the use cases I have had; when you see that the network issues and trouble tickets that are opening start to decrease, that is where your ROI starts coming in regarding productivity."

"Aruba products have significantly improved our network reliability, as none of my teammates have logged a call to Aruba in the past year."

Cons

"I would like to see in the future if we can troubleshoot as a firewall because it is equipment as a network player and some diagnostics."

"I still use Wireshark and Azure Network Watcher to get the required data. My team captures the traffic from Azure Network Watcher, downloads it, then imports that traffic into Wireshark to get more details on the number of hits and replies, for example. If you can do that on Azure Network Watcher and have Wireshark built-in, that would make Azure Network Watcher better. If Azure Network Watcher has that functionality where you won't need a third-party tool to get what you need, that would be helpful. I'm also expecting more from Azure Network Watcher. It's more complex than knowing how the IP flows from its source to the destination. The tool also needs more open-source features, such as having some built-in Wireshark that improves monitoring for customers. Sometimes, you encounter a VPN tunnel, network, or routing issue, but finding out more about the blockage is challenging. Is it one hundred percent an Azure issue? Is it a peer issue? You don't get complete information from Azure Network Watcher, so you must use other tools and depend on your strategies to resolve a specific issue. If more features could be added in the next release of Azure Network Watcher, specifically ones you can find on open-source tools, then that would be a plus point for the tool."

"Azure is good, however, the Fortinet GUI is more intuitive and I like it more than anything else."

"The solution could improve by limiting the need to clarify the logs. When the clarification is minimized, it is better for everyone involved."

"There are some occasional downtimes, but these were based on Azure-specific issues."

"User experience could be improved."

"The initial setup and initial learning curve could be improved to be easier."

"The initial setup and deployment could be improved to be simplified."

More Azure Network Watcher cons

"Some manual administrative tasks still need to be triggered manually, leading to lower efficiency."

"It would be beneficial if the tool offered a less expensive subscription as it is currently costly for our clients."

"Some manual administrative tasks still need to be triggered manually, leading to lower efficiency."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Azure Network Watcher is a little bit expensive."

"Price-wise, I have no information on how much Azure Network Watcher costs."

"The pricing is good. It's not too expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Government

11%

University

Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

35%

Healthcare Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	7

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Network Watcher?

Azure Network Watcher is affordable from the perspective of basic costing. It doesn't cost too much at this point unless you are requesting customizable detailed matrices. For the default configura...

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What needs improvement with Azure Network Watcher?

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What is your primary use case for Azure Network Watcher?

The purpose of using Azure Network Watcher is to observe the network flow logs during any kind of troubleshooting. If there is any performance issue or latency issue over the network, we check the ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Aruba Networking UXI?

With the pricing and setup cost and licensing for the HPE Aruba Networking UXI, it depends and varies. Many people use these for a short-term solution just to gather their information. Many leverag...

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What needs improvement with HPE Aruba Networking UXI?

They could improve their services. The AI-driven insights of the HPE Aruba UXI for optimizing network operations are pretty comprehensive. There is still room for improvement in that sense, but it ...

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What is your primary use case for HPE Aruba Networking UXI?

I have used the HPE Aruba Networking UXI more in complex types of environments, mainly in enterprise environments. I have used them extensively in healthcare industry where certain areas within hos...

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Overview

Azure Network Watcher is a comprehensive network monitoring and diagnostic service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides a range of tools and capabilities to help users monitor, diagnose, and gain insights into their Azure network infrastructure. With Network Watcher, users can capture and analyze network traffic, monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and gain visibility into network topology. It also offers features like packet capture, flow logs, connection monitoring, and VPN diagnostics to ensure the smooth operation of Azure networks. Network Watcher enables users to proactively identify and resolve network issues, optimize network performance, and enhance the overall reliability and security of their Azure network environment.

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HPE Aruba Networking UXI provides proactive 24/7 monitoring for wireless and Ethernet networks, optimizing network performance and minimizing downtime. It's effective in complex environments like universities and enterprises.

HPE Aruba Networking UXI delivers comprehensive network visibility with advanced tools, offering real-time performance data to aid troubleshooting. LAN and SD-WAN services are enhanced with AI-driven insights for improved operational efficiency. It supports multi-tenant setups via Aruba Central, offering reliability with minimal administrative burden. However, its cost and manual administrative processes could be more efficient.

What are the key features of HPE Aruba Networking UXI?

Proactive Monitoring: 24/7 surveillance for wireless and Ethernet networks.
Real-Time Data: Provides immediate insights for quick resolution.
AI-Driven Insights: Focus on optimizing operations through machine learning.
Integration Capabilities: Coordination with tools like Zabbix for enhanced monitoring.
Multi-Tenant Support: Easy setup across multiple users via Aruba Central.

What benefits should be evaluated when considering HPE Aruba Networking UXI?

Improved Network Visibility: Enhanced insights lead to reduced downtime.
Operational Efficiency: AI-driven tools minimize administrative efforts.
User Experience: Optimizes end-user interactions with the network.
Cost Efficiency: Despite high subscription cost, offers robust features.

In healthcare, universities, and enterprise environments, users rely on HPE Aruba Networking UXI to enhance network performance. Automotive and car rental industries in Brazil integrate it with existing infrastructure like access points and switches to manage and monitor networks effectively, even with limited LAN resources.

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