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Broadcom Network Flow Analysis vs Riverbed NPM+ comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
60th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (19th), Network Troubleshooting (12th)
Riverbed NPM+
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
90th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Monitoring Software (48th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 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 Riverbed NPM+ is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Purneswara Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Akhilesh Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to easily troubleshoot issues and fix it
If the backend server and application servers are not responding properly, users can use the tool to find out the issue. It also helps to find out where the issue is happening. Customers can easily troubleshoot the issue and fix it.  Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important."
"It is an overall stable solution."
"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Cons

"Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement."
"I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package."
"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."
"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
20%
Retailer
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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.
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...
What do you like most about Alluvio Network Performance Management?
Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting.
What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?
The tool needs to add monitoring features for threats and vulnerabilities. It should also add database activity monitoring features.
 

Also Known As

CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis
Alluvio Network Performance Management
 

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