Entuity vs SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer comparison

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The compared Park Place Technologies and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. Park Place Technologies is ranked #66 in NMS , and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #3 in NTA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 6.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Park Place Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

Entuity

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Categories and Ranking

Entuity

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (66th)

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

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Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Entuity is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, on the other hand, focuses on Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), holds 6.2% mindshare, up 4.7% since last year.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Entuity	0.6%
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability	3.8%
Zabbix	3.7%
Other	91.9%

Network Monitoring Software

Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer	6.2%
Darktrace	15.5%
Cisco Secure Network Analytics	8.6%
Other	69.7%

Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Salman

Performance & Monitoring Supervisor at Saudi Telecom Company

A good solution for network monitoring and support management, but there is no centralized database

There is no centralized database. It is an issue if you use a local database and have multiple borders. However, if you have an external database, you can keep the same old data from an old border up to 100 borders. In addition, if we want to create an ABI or use an ABI to connect data, there is no competition when we ask for support. If we want to modify the calculation matrix or equation, we have to raise a professional service. Other competitors like Micro Focus, a network management system, have a new supportability matrix in the market every quarter.

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Raja Xabi

Technical Manager at APRAL

Improved bandwidth management and network visibility have resulted in financial benefits and streamlined operations

There is always room for improvement in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, such as implementing instant reporting based on business intelligence reports and more granular filters in their dashboard to improve the GUI view and reporting. The licensing model of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is always an issue for users because competitors offer unlimited and perpetual licenses, and SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer's model is quite costly compared to other brands. If users are comfortable with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, they have to make the hard decision to invest, and it's suggested from a user's perspective that SolarWinds should improve their financial model and licensing to become competitive, especially for small to medium businesses.

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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 feature of Entuity is network mapping and information. When clicking on a particular location it can automatically survey the connectivity diagram for us. We can arrange this icon in any kind of formats, such as ring or mesh. The networking mapping can show the components and interconnectivity with the help of IP addresses and NetFlow."

"I particularly like the theme and the dashboard that they have brought in this version. In the previous version, there was only a simple screen. There wasn't any dashboard. It was a simple view, but now, they have brought in a dashboard that gives the fields for the ops as well. They can get the data they want to see in a single place."

"We went for this solution because it comes with a lot of features; it's an all-in-one solution, which means we don't have to go for multiple solutions."

"I would recommend Entuity to other users as it's user-friendly and easier to manage than other solutions."

"I would encourage others to use Entuity, as it's powerful and user-friendly."

"The best thing about Entuity is that it's easy to use. It's user-friendly. It's intuitive and easy to customize as per your needs."

"The initial setup of Entuity is easy and the full process took approximately 30 minutes."

"Entuity's best feature is its ability to monitor a large number of devices."

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"It provides proactive monitoring, rather than waiting for applications to go down due to heavy bandwidth or latency."

"I would rate NetFlow Traffic Analyzer's stability ten out of ten."

"This solution gives us important information about the utilization of protocols, particularly in terms of how often they are used."

"It allows us to pinpoint which protocol is overloading the link."

"What people found most valuable in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is its report customization feature."

"What my organization likes best about SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is its easy deployment. It's also well-integrated in terms of monitoring because my organization also uses a SolarWinds solution for monitoring. You can connect SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer directly to that monitoring tool to get information. My organization also finds the default graphs that appear before the configuration in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer very useful."

"At the end of the day, you can get very comprehensive reports showing you everything that is happening in the domain."

"What I like the most is the bandwidth assessment."

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Cons

"A typical user might want to see even more depth to the standard reporting and ease of integration."

"Entuity currently has APIs, but they are not straightforward."

"We would like the backup element of this solution to be improved as, at present, it is very limited and does not have much scope for customization."

"Entuity could improve by having more integration because now network management is not a standalone solution. You have to integrate it with your network, applications, and everything else. We have to collect that information from those solutions or relevant managers. Additionally, the SLA dashboard should be improved."

"Entuity can improve the fetching of device configuration. The solution uses scripts and I could not understand them or find any recourses on the internet to learn about the language that is used in the script. It could be more user-friendly and the device configuration management could be enhanced."

"What might be improved for the user may be the depth of insight into the events that do happen and the ease of integration."

"Entuity currently has APIs, but they are not straightforward. They are not flexible if an external system wants to communicate with Entuity or create an integration that is not available out of the box. Its APIs can be flexible so that they can be utilized for external integrations that are not available out of the box."

"It should support IPAM or IP Address Management. When it comes to the network, IP Address Management is a feature for which we have to use a different solution. When we are managing networks, if IPAM also becomes a part of this, we do not have to look for a separate solution."

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"The licensing should be more realistic so that we can adjust the number of nodes according to my needs, rather than in fixed increments."

"The solution needs better log management and log coordination with tools."

"The solution should improve its automation feature. It's quite limited compared to other products."

"I'm expecting to see a little bit more artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. They need a bit more sophistication in that."

"Currently, it shows only the top ten applications or ports in use, while the remaining data appears as 'remaining traffic,' causing confusion."

"This solution would benefit from having more security-based communications between the actual devices and the software itself."

"An area for improvement in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is application visibility because some applications aren't being recognized correctly."

"In terms of support, I would rate them five or six out of ten. It was difficult to find videos for training. Overall, I am not satisfied with the support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have 400 licenses and we are only using 150 licenses."

"It can be comparatively expensive but that is because it is comprehensive."

"Entuity's licensing is very highly-priced."

"Entuity is not an expensive solution."

"It varies and depends on the quantity. It's worth the cost."

"I don't have information on the licensing cost for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because it's bundled with another SolarWinds solution. My organization has seven different models and pays for the license yearly. My organization also had to deploy additional pollers, but the cost wasn't very expensive, though I can't give the exact numbers."

"The pricing is really good."

"Pricing for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is very high. I have a customer that needs the solution but doesn't have the budget for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because the problem is that you can't use the solution only. You have to buy requirements such as the SolarWinds NPM first, and some companies don't have the budget for all the required components and modules. SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer can cost up to $10,000, and some customers don't have that budget. Another product has all the modules that SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer has, with a very low price, that can be a replacement, which is ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. PRTG is another solution that can replace SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer."

"While the pricing is fair, it could be better."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"We have licenses for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer. In terms of pricing, its license is not that expensive versus other tools such as HP."

"The solution's licensing is high-priced."

"The licensing for this solution is based on the number of nodes."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	26

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all kind of software in monitoring from infra to end to end, it depends on the funct...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?

The licensing model of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is always an issue for users because competitors offer unlimited and perpetual licenses, and SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer's model i...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?

Regarding improvement, the application monitoring capabilities are not exceptional. If SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer could improve in that area, it would be helpful. It is less AIOps driven a...

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Overview

Entuity offers a user-friendly interface with network mapping and integration capabilities. It provides real-time connectivity diagrams and detailed device monitoring. Automated network discovery ensures accurate topology mapping, and its updated dashboard enhances data visibility.

Entuity's focus is on network device monitoring, catering to switches, routers, access points, and firewalls. It tracks health, status, CPU, memory, and performance metrics, allowing users to set thresholds for alerts and incidents. Integration with monitoring systems enables insights and reports on connectivity and network metrics, reducing noise through event management capabilities while managing configurations and performance inventory.

What are the standout features of Entuity?

Ease of Deployment: Quickly set up with minimal effort, making it accessible for users with different technical backgrounds.
Real-Time Network Mapping: Provides live connectivity diagrams to enhance network understanding and troubleshooting.
SurePath Monitoring: Offers detailed insights into network device performance for improved oversight.
Automated Discovery: Delivers precise topology mapping for efficient network management.
Customizable Dashboard: Facilitates comprehensive data visibility tailored to specific needs.
Event Management: Streamlines alert processes to prioritize critical issues effectively.
Google API-Based Topology: Integrates with Google APIs for advanced topology visualization.

What benefits do users receive from Entuity?

Enhanced Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ticketing tools to improve functionality.
User-Friendly Interface: Enables ease of navigation and efficient management, reducing training requirements.
Stability and Updates: Continuous updates provide stable performance and feature enhancements.
Technical Support: Access to comprehensive support that aids in resolving issues promptly.

Entuity is implemented extensively in industries requiring robust network management, including telecommunications and enterprises with distributed networks. It ensures consistent monitoring and operational efficiency across locations, helping organizations maintain optimal network performance and reliability.

Park Place Technologies

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer provides comprehensive bandwidth analysis and traffic visibility, offering real-time insights and proactive alerting to manage networks effectively.

Renowned for its extensive monitoring capabilities across diverse devices, SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer integrates seamlessly with other SolarWinds tools, enhancing network visibility and troubleshooting. Users benefit from customizable dashboards, detailed application tracking, and historical performance analysis. The tool is pivotal in managing network issues and ensuring network stability, although it faces some challenges in improving automation, third-party integration, and pricing flexibility.

What are the key features of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?

Bandwidth Analysis: Provides detailed insights into bandwidth consumption.
Traffic Visibility: Offers extensive monitoring of devices across vendor types.
Customizable Dashboards: Users can create tailored dashboards for specific needs.
Application Tracking: Delivers in-depth tracking of application performance.
Historical Performance Analysis: Allows thorough investigation of past network issues.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Real-Time Insights: Enables prompt detection of network issues.
Proactive Alerting: Alerts facilitate quick response to potential problems.
Enhanced Troubleshooting: Tools integration aids in faster problem resolution.
Capacity Planning: Assists in forecasting and managing bandwidth needs.
Comprehensive Reporting: Generates detailed reports for informed decision-making.

In industries requiring extensive network management, SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is widely implemented for monitoring network performance and traffic analysis. Organizations use it to supervise bandwidth consumption and assess site connections, aiding in bandwidth-heavy application analyses. It is crucial for generating reports and maintaining network stability, supporting capacity planning and endpoint monitoring to manage infrastructure proactively.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Tait Communications, Vattenfall, Discovery, University of Minnesota, Pernod Ricard, Electric Car

Oceaneering International, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, 335th Signal Command, Immofori

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