Broadcom Network Flow Analysis vs Microsoft Network Monitor comparison

Broadcom and Microsoft are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Broadcom is ranked #62 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #90. Broadcom holds a 0.2% mindshare in NMS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution.

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

62nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (19th), Network Troubleshooting (12th)

Microsoft Network Monitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

90th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Network Monitor is 0.1%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Purneswara Rao

Principal Consultant at KyndleIT Consulting

A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the complete flow analysis can be identified through the tool. The classification of each protocol and how the bandwidth utilization is happening with the protocols while managing to get SLAs, IP protocols, and QoS metrics is possible because of the product.

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Comms Service Provider

17%

Government

13%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?

It is an overall stable solution.

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What needs improvement with Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?

Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.

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What is your primary use case for Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?

I use Broadcom Network Flow Analysis in my company as it helps us deal with the classification of protocol, which will monitor the flow, and once we enable the flow in the network devices, we can s...

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Also Known As

CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis

Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor

Overview

CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, John Keells Holdings, 343 Industries, Intelbras S.A., Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd., FHI 360, ABB, City of Barcelona, Aruba Networks

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