ClearSight Analyzer vs Ixia Hawkeye comparison

NETSCOUT and Keysight Technologies are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. NETSCOUT is ranked #90, while Keysight Technologies is ranked #85. NETSCOUT holds a 0.4% mindshare in NMS, compared to Keysight Technologies’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NETSCOUT users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Keysight Technologies users who would recommend it.

ClearSight Analyzer

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ClearSight Analyzer and Ixia Hawkeye are network analysis tools competing in network monitoring. ClearSight Analyzer offers better pricing and support, whereas Ixia Hawkeye outperforms due to its advanced features and performance.

Features: ClearSight Analyzer includes real-time network data capturing, protocol analysis, and intuitive navigation with deep packet inspection. Ixia Hawkeye offers comprehensive network visibility, sophisticated performance monitoring, and advanced traffic capture and analysis tools.

Room for Improvement: ClearSight Analyzer could enhance its feature set for demanding environments, improve its adaptability to various network architectures, and offer more sophisticated application visibility tools. Ixia Hawkeye can simplify its deployment process, reduce setup complexities, and optimize cost-efficiency for smaller enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ClearSight Analyzer is known for straightforward deployment and responsive support. Ixia Hawkeye allows for a customizable approach, which can handle diverse network architectures but may add complexity to deployment. Ixia provides professional and effective support.

Pricing and ROI: ClearSight Analyzer is a cost-effective choice, suitable for small to medium enterprises, offering a good return on investment. Ixia Hawkeye might demand a higher initial cost but delivers value through its extensive features and robust performance, appealing to those seeking comprehensive network solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

ClearSight Analyzer

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

90th

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ixia Hawkeye

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

85th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Unified Communications Monitoring (5th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (66th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ClearSight Analyzer is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ixia Hawkeye is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ixia Hawkeye	0.4%
ClearSight Analyzer	0.4%
Other	99.2%

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DAVID-TAYLOR

Senior Network Engineer at Montgomery College

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I wouldn't want the interface to go towards the web because they did have a version that was inside of the TruView product. It was more web-based and, to me, the web-based applications lose the robustness of the intimacy of a true character interface. I liked that they were on that path and I hope that they stay on that path because it just looks like it's a better product. I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that. From a centralized platform, you could have multiple users using that particular product in a series of different ways. That's what I'd like to see, rather than having everybody running a standalone one on their own workstation.

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José Enrique Cano Rodriguez

Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy

A valuable tool for optimizing network performance and security with comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, user-friendly interface, and flexibility for scripting

Distinguishing itself from network management systems like SolarWinds Orion and Dataminer, Hawkeye offers a distinctive feature. It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games. In contrast, SolarWinds and Dataminer typically offer a more general evaluation of network health. Hawkeye's unique capability enables a detailed analysis of network performance through specific tests, allowing administrators to identify areas in need of improvement and take precise actions to enhance network 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

"This is the best protocol analyzer I've used and I've used some from WildPackets and quite a few other places."

"What ClearSight will do is it actually maps out the conversation for you."

"The most valuable feature is the deployment because it's very easy to deploy real flow through the network."

"I would recommend Ixia Hawkeye because there are some KPIs that are very useful."

"The ease of setup is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It's easy to set up and run tests."

"It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games."

"Our customer was happiest with the price of this product."

"So far, this product is doing exactly what it is promised to do."

Cons

"I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that."

"I was upset when they sold the product to NETSCOUT."

"The customization of tests and even the results can be improved."

"Ixia has one flaw, which is that they do not print the license code on the paper licenses that are shipped to the customers."

"The customization of tests and even the results can be improved."

"You can't delete more than one thing at a time. It would be great to be able to highlight three out of five things and delete them, whether it's a test or an actual report."

"Improvements in network performance are essential."

"Ixia has one flaw, which is that they do not print the license code on the paper licenses that are shipped to the customers."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was pretty modest because you could get it in different ways. I think the six licenses, at that time, were about $1,000 each. But then again, I work for a school and educators tend to get discounts on things. So maybe it cost us about five or six hundred a copy."

"In larger networks, the costs for licenses tend to be more reasonable, but for smaller networks, it appears relatively costly."

"It cost us approximately 25,000 for two years. This is cheaper than ThousandEyes."

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Overview

Protocol analysis tool for application performance analysis and monitoring. Provides real-time problem identification and statistics.

NETSCOUT

Hawkeye quickly and effectively validates network performance, isolates problems, and proactively detects issues by running scheduled verification tests. Using a combination of hardware and software agents called Performance Endpoints, Hawkeye simulates application traffic and sends key performance metrics to a central console for fast action.

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