ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs NetAlly EtherScope nXG comparison

ExtraHop Networks and NetAlly are both solutions in the Network Diagnostics category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #12, while NetAlly is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. ExtraHop Networks holds a 1.0% mindshare in ND, compared to NetAlly’s 8.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetAlly users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2024

ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations and NetAlly EtherScope nXG compete in the IT and Network Management category. NetAlly EtherScope nXG seems to have the upper hand due to its feature-rich offering despite pricing considerations.

Features: ExtraHop Reveal(x) offers extensive network monitoring, advanced threat detection, and detailed analytics. NetAlly EtherScope nXG provides comprehensive network testing tools, portability, and ease of use in varied environments.

Room for Improvement: ExtraHop Reveal(x) needs more intuitive configurations, enhanced reporting capabilities, and better integration with existing systems. NetAlly EtherScope nXG requires improved battery life, better integration with other network tools, and more user-friendly interfaces.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtraHop Reveal(x) is known for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer service. NetAlly EtherScope nXG also has an easy setup but a steeper learning curve, with both products receiving positive service reviews.

Pricing and ROI: ExtraHop Reveal(x) offers good value for money with reasonable setup costs and favorable ROI. NetAlly EtherScope nXG, though perceived as more expensive, is considered worth the investment due to its extensive features and reliable performance.

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ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs. NetAlly EtherScope nXG

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Categories and Ranking

ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT O...

Ranking in Network Diagnostics

12th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (73rd), IT Operations Analytics (14th), Network Packet Capture (7th)

NetAlly EtherScope nXG

Ranking in Network Diagnostics

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Troubleshooting (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Diagnostics category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is 1.0%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetAlly EtherScope nXG is 8.0%, up from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Out West

Project Manager and IT Management Consultant at a integrator with 1,001-5,000 employees

Great for identifying application interdependencies with helpful support but needs better visualizations

We're just trying to identify the application interdependencies, which normally reside on different servers, including web servers, database servers, enterprise service bus, et cetera, up to your presentation layer before we start moving stuff around. Normally, the reason why we use these tools is to understand what assets we have, where they're deployed, and how they enter and operate before we decide to go move something from point A to point B. The solution is going to allow me to establish a wave or migration plan where you have different waves of migration and then you actually have move groups to try and get your application moved from A to B seamlessly. A to B could be on-premise to on-premise. It could be on-premise to cloud. Et cetera. The solution can tell me what components can I deploy, for example, into a cloud space, without having to refactor my applications since that can be quite time-consuming and costly.

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ScottSmith2

CIO at ProTek Communications

Saves time and has fifteen tools and functionality all in one

I don't have any issues right now. However, in terms of my beta relationship, sometimes I'm at the forefront and I know there are timelines for certain fixes. Even right now, it's come such a long way. They keep adding features to the software side and the hardware side functionality that I have, however, it’s mostly just priceless in the case of both hardware and software. I am able to do much more now. On a hardware spec, it'd be nice to have something above 10-Gigs. I have recently started looking at some products that are 25, 40, and 100-Gigs. I realized they probably have something in the works already, however, there’s nothing I'm aware of and certainly, this device cannot do that. I would say that a tool that has above 10-Gigabit of support would be needed and of value in the near future. However, as far as software and functionality, I really can't think of anything missing. Even all my creative tips on VNC, web server functionality, and remote access have been included over the last couple of years. I can't think of anything really off the cuff for software development that I would highly recommend.

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Pros

"Wire data analytics."

"There are many valuable features in this product, but probably the biggest is the customization capability it has."

"Not only can you look at the protocol import level. It also has a live PCAP analysis."

"The most valuable features are security detections, perimeter detection, dashboards, and alerts."

"The most valuable feature is the way it handles data, from Layer 2 up to Layer 7. We can see everything that happens in the network."

"This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space."

"I like EtherScope's WiFi scanning, heat map, and load testing. It's an excellent tool that sets you straight, so you don't need to beat around the bush or wait for other people. It's easy to share the reports with other people."

"It has reduced our internal troubleshooting time. In the cases where we could not internally solve the troubleshooting, we would have had to contact an external vendor to test cable, rerun it, etc. NetAlly EtherScope has let us eliminate that in most cases so we can resolve an issue on our own without having to call a third-party out to identify the problem. It has reduced our troubleshooting time for network cabling issues by a good 75 percent."

"In terms of the solution's full line rate 10-gigabit capability, my other 10 Gb test equipment is much bigger, bulkier, and heavier. One of my ways of assessing the nXG was to compare it with what I knew to be tried and true on 10-gig to make sure that they matched, and they did. It very quickly got my trust. The fact that it can do 10 Gb, without dropping a packet from what I've seen so far — and we used it a lot in that first three months — tells a pretty good story."

"Among those features that are important are the AutoTest to create a profile and then see that the network connection is in line with that profile. Also, the LANBERT test to have an idea about the quality of the cable. It is often the case that you have no reports on the cable infrastructure, so this test is also very valuable for us."

"Another good thing I really liked was that it would not only tell me the IP address, but it would tell me more info. It would grab the CDP off of the CDP profile and read all the info it could get, so I knew what I was looking at."

"The wireless aspect of it has been super valuable. The AirMagnet Survey feature is very useful for site surveys. For a long time, it used to be done on laptops, and now, we can do this simply on a handheld with one technician. The data automatically gets uploaded to the cloud so that our more experienced technicians can review the data and pull it into AirMagnet. This feature has saved tons of time. It's not easy to approximate the time saved, but for each survey, I'm taking a junior technician and getting him to do a role that a senior technician used to do. So, there is a cost-saving of at least 50%."

"One of the key measurements that we use out of the device is the channel utilization measurement, how much traffic is on the air in a given channel. That's the most valuable feature for us. The ability to make a very fast measurement of how much traffic is on the air is a key value. Otherwise we'd have to do a packet capture and do some analysis. It speeds up our testing."

"When it comes to that remote troubleshooting perspective of being able to survey an area to see if there are problems, make adjustments, and then have that same individual resurvey that same area, I don't have to send people to a week long class on how to use the device. I know I am getting consistent results, which can verify near real-time, and whether or not the changes that I have implemented solve the problem."

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Cons

"I would improve the Rule-Based Access Control (RBAC) by providing granular access control to the data."

"They have a new solution, ExtraHop Reveal(x), and I think it needs improvement."

"We'd like to see a local presence within the region in order to have seamless service whether it's the support, the implementation, or professional services."

"This solution would be improved if it had the ability to retain data longer."

"Network visibility is something that needs to be improved."

"They either have to go broad or decide what their bread and butter is and get really good at that."

"The one thing that it doesn't do well, when it's doing airtime utilization measurements, is that it will classify things as non-802.11, and that isn't correct. What it could do better is make sure that it classifies all traffic that's in the air correctly."

"There is room for improvement in the battery life and price."

"On a hardware spec, it'd be nice to have something above 10-Gigs."

"We have had to use a battery pack unit, bringing it with us, when we are doing long testing or a lot of testing. It is like a mini computer, so it does use a lot of battery life."

"The battery life could be better. There have been a couple of times that I used it and put it down, then I went to pick it up and the battery was dead. So, I need to take the power cord with me in order to continue using it."

"One point of contention might be that when we were starting it up for the first time, there was a little bit of confusion about registration and getting the proper support plans applied. So, that could be more streamlined, but that's not uncommon in the industry."

"The small screen is a little bit of a handicap. It would be nice if we could, for instance, connect a larger screen to the device, but it's very user-friendly. You're only limited by the size of the screen. That's the only negative aspect of doing surveys with this device."

"There are some inconsistencies in how it uploads the test results to the cloud, but it might just need a minor improvement on the software side. When you don't have an internet connection on the EtherScope when you do the testing, it saves the results into memory. When it has an internet connection, it uploads those results, but it doesn't work all the time. Sometimes, you need to manually push it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair considering the value provided."

"The pricing is higher than other solutions, but with such good features, I think it's worth it."

"The price of this solution for our environment is about £650,000 ($855,000 USD) for three years."

"The pricing is very expensive, but this tool is the best."

"The cost is not cheap but it totally pays for itself because it can do so much."

"It's a pricey device, but I see value in it from a business perspective."

"If we were to purchase separate meters to do similar things, it would be double or triple the cost for us to have each toolkit available. Being a small business, putting that much money on a single truck is not cost-effective. Instead, we could put the analyzer, network heat map, and cable tester all in one meter. That is why we went for it."

"In terms of pricing, EtherScope isn't cheap. It's a significant investment, and not a budget option."

"The stuff is expensive. I really do wish the price would come down. I don't really call support. I haven't had a problem. But it's really expensive and every year I have to pay them a ton of money. I don't want to make up reasons to justify that cost, but I'm not using the support."

"As a business owner, it was a high price. However, it was well worth it. We have gotten our money out of it and continue to get our money out of it. For the price and usability, it is definitely worth it. The Wi-Fi survey capabilities alone justifies the price. Having all the other tools in it really adds to that."

"I don't consider the pricing to be a problem. It's not a cheap device, but it's a very capable device for the money. It's a good value."

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Educational Organization

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Financial Services Firm

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10%

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Overview

The ExtraHop Application Performance Management Solution Delivers Unified Visibility Across the IT Environment w/ Proactive Alerts & Accelerated Troubleshooting

ExtraHop Networks

Multi-technology, all-in-one handheld network tester that enables engineers and technicians to get more done faster, from deployment to maintenance and documentation of their ever-changing Wi-Fi and Ethernet access networks.

The Etherscope nXG is the the industry’s first handheld analyzer for Wi-Fi 6/6E surveying (with AirMapper™ Site Survey), troubleshooting, and analysis.

NetAlly

Sample Customers

Alaska Airlines, bet365, Concur, McKesson, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Practice Fusion, Seattle Children's Hospital, Steward Health Care System

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