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ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs NETSCOUT nGeniusONE comparison

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ExtraHop Networks and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #71, while NETSCOUT is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.0. ExtraHop Networks holds a 0.6% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and ExtraHop Reveal(x) compete in the network performance and security monitoring space. ExtraHop Reveal(x) holds the upper hand due to its advanced features and perceived value.

Features: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE provides detailed traffic analysis, extensive network visibility, and efficient troubleshooting capabilities. ExtraHop Reveal(x) features real-time visibility, advanced threat detection, and machine learning-driven security insights, making it superior in its security focus.

Room for Improvement: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE could improve its real-time threat detection, enhance its integration with security frameworks, and simplify its user interface. ExtraHop Reveal(x) might benefit from increased cost efficiency, broader device compatibility, and more detailed reporting options to appeal to a wider range of users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE offers robust deployment options with seamless integrations and dependable support. ExtraHop Reveal(x) stands out with streamlined deployment processes and proactive customer service, providing a user-friendly experience.

Pricing and ROI: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is recognized for its cost-effectiveness, competitive setup costs, and strong ROI. ExtraHop Reveal(x)'s higher initial investment is justified by enhanced performance and advanced features, offering a higher long-term ROI for feature-rich security solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT O...
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
71st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Network Diagnostics (10th), IT Operations Analytics (13th), Network Packet Capture (6th)
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE1.1%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations0.6%
Other98.3%
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Featured Reviews

Out West - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Hasan Toffaha
Newwork And Collaboration Supervisor at Nafeza
Monitoring has improved bandwidth insights and application diagnosis but setup and costs still need work
They need room for improvement about the spare parts. There are shortages in Egypt in their stock. We tried to make RMA for specific parts, and it took a long time. Comparing this to a vendor like Cisco, who provides any component next business day, NETSCOUT nGeniusONE took a long time. This needs more improvement. I believe it is expensive. They need to reduce its budget a little bit. Comparing to other solutions, it is very expensive.
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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

"It's a must-have solution for large IT Operations, providing the ability to analyze infrastructure and application-related performance and data from the wire perspective."
"Not only can you look at the protocol import level. It also has a live PCAP analysis."
"You cannot hide from the wire; all truth lives in the packets, and ExtraHop gets them to talk!"
"The most valuable features are security detections, perimeter detection, dashboards, and alerts."
"There are many valuable features in this product, but probably the biggest is the customization capability it has."
"This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space."
"ExtraHop came out with the best price, and I think that it gives us a broader view of our network."
"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."
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"We are using nGeniusONE to run our bandwidth capacity management reports. In the past, we used to be very reactive, we used to depend a lot on suppliers to tell us which sites are our hot sites, meaning, which have high bandwidth utilization. Now we do this in a much more proactive way and we are moving to a more predictive approach in that aspect, thanks to nGeniusONE."
"The most valuable feature of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is it helps customer to understand what risks are in their network. For example, if a customer has some wrong configurations. It could cost them some critical services to slow down."
"Deep packet inspection is probably the strongest feature."
"The solution helps us get to root cause quickly by using the Media Monitor to help identify QoS mismatches for voice calls on the network."
"It's a consolidated, single tool that talks to multiple platforms. It's not vendor-proprietary; it's independent. It provides interoperability with different products, whether they are routing products, switching products, wireless, wired, load balancing, or proxy. It works with anything you can name."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature is visibility."
"When it's implemented properly, and the training is there to use the interface and have it work in your company, and people understand it, it can be very effective."
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Cons

"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."
"They either have to go broad or decide what their bread and butter is and get really good at that."
"The improvement that would make the most impact would be expanding on the new EXA big data back end."
"This solution would be improved if it had the ability to retain data longer."
"Additional out-of-the-box solutions and use cases would be nice."
"The solution could get more aggressive in the discounting of the overall cost."
"There is room for improvement in the security part. They have a new solution, ExtraHop Reveal(x), and I think it needs improvement."
"We've had some struggles getting it to see everything that we want to see. Network visibility is something that needs to be improved."
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"It would be beneficial to see more AI capabilities included in nGeniusONE to further streamline processes and allow lower-level tech support to handle issues more effectively without escalating them."
"On a network the size of ours, the loading times seem a little extensive, 20 or 30 seconds to load up some graphs."
"A lot of tools highlight what's going on but they don't actually pinpoint the user experience. It would be good if there were a small message or something highlighting what the user experience is like and any degradation that's actually occurring."
"In previous versions, we used to have an icon on the dashboard when the situation analysis would present an alert. It would be nice if that would be made available on the dashboard again. Something that could be customizable to only illuminate on certain applications."
"There are so many pieces of their product that integrate with one another that perhaps a recommendation for improvement would be some sort of bigger overview and map to help understand how all their pieces integrate together."
"The current solution is not easy to scale, because it is an appliance-based solution. So, you have to swap everything out."
"Trying to set up dashboards is hard to figure out at times, if you don't do it every day."
"This is a typical thing, but every time they do a major code upgrade, we get hit with some nasty bugs. Some of them literally stop the whole platform from collecting traffic data. They should really do more Q&A on the software stability before release."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair considering the value provided."
"The price of this solution for our environment is about £650,000 ($855,000 USD) for three years."
"The pricing is higher than other solutions, but with such good features, I think it's worth it."
"The price is only for acquisition; it's not a licence."
"Like any company, we always want better pricing. The pricing is okay, but it's not a cheap solution. When you want to deploy it across an enterprise as large as ours, you go into seven figures. It's not a cheap solution to get out there."
"Make sure you get the low down on your licensing and understand the licensing requirements before making a purchase, especially when it comes to an upgrade. Make sure that it suits your needs before you commit to it. For example, we purchased ATA at version 6.2.1. At that time, the licensing covered everything we need. NETSCOUT comes out with 6.2.2, stating that in order to upgrade, you had to purchase CyberStream licensing. Now that requires some additional funding from both a capital investment and a maintenance cost. That's something that should have been said, "Well, if you want these additional features, you will need to purchase these CyberStreams." Otherwise, we should be allowed to continue on the basic operations as it is now through the newer releases without being stuck."
"This solution has saved us more than $50,000 a month and freed up 30 percent of our bandwidth."
"The product is too expensive compared to other products."
"Their pricing is very competitive with other solutions... But what I like about NETSCOUT's licensing is that it's shared across all their platforms. They don't create a new licensing scheme for every one of their products. So for nGeniusONE, you buy a certain license level, and it works on all of their products."
"It can be expensive, but if you have a good configuration, based on what you are looking for, it's okay, it's manageable."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product may come across as a cheap tool for some, while it may seem costly for others."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise37
 

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Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
I would say if it’s an ISP that will build a scrubbing center, Netscout/Arbor is a good solution. In all other solutions, Imperva is a great choice.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
Regarding its high price, I give NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a seven.
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What needs improvement with NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
They need room for improvement about the spare parts. There are shortages in Egypt in their stock. We tried to make RMA for specific parts, and it took a long time. Comparing this to a vendor like ...
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Overview

ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations leverages wire data analytics to provide valuable insights across all network layers. Offering auto-discovery, live PCAP analysis, and customizable dashboards, it empowers IT teams with enhanced application analysis and security detections.

Focusing on wire data analytics from Layer 2 to Layer 7, ExtraHop Reveal(x) delivers application analysis, security anomaly monitoring, and real-time traffic analysis. With plug-and-play deployment and minimal administration, it facilitates seamless integration. Users benefit from its comprehensive network performance evaluation, insightful network topology mapping, and capabilities like auto-discovery. Despite room for enhancement in industry-specific solutions, visualizations, and security features, its extensive programmability supports diverse IT operations needs. It is perfect for monitoring enterprise applications and ensuring efficient network security and operations.

What are the key features of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations?
  • Wire Data Analytics: Analyzes data from Layer 2 to 7 for comprehensive insights into network performance.
  • Application Analysis: Offers deep analysis of applications to optimize performance and resolve issues quickly.
  • Security Detections: Provides robust anomaly detection for enhanced network security.
  • Customizable Dashboards: Users can tailor dashboards for specific monitoring needs.
  • Plug-and-Play Deployment: Ensures easy setup and integration with existing infrastructure.
What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?
  • Network Performance Insights: Provides detailed insights to improve network efficiency and performance.
  • Real-Time Traffic Analysis: Enables quick response to network anomalies with real-time data.
  • Enhanced Security Monitoring: Strengthens security through comprehensive anomaly detection.
  • Efficient Problem Resolution: Facilitates identification of root causes for rapid issue resolution.
  • Reduced Administrative Overhead: Requires minimal administration with an easy-to-deploy configuration.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) is implemented in industries requiring detailed IT infrastructure monitoring, enterprise application tracking, and network security evaluation. It aids in identifying device misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and analyzing IT component interactions to ensure secure and efficient operations.

ExtraHop Networks

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE provides comprehensive network performance insights through features like deep packet inspection and real-time traffic analysis. It helps organizations monitor network infrastructures effectively with tools for packet capture and analysis.

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is designed for in-depth network monitoring and troubleshooting. Offering application-layer visibility and dependency mapping, it delivers insights into network traffic and application performance. With its packet capture and analysis capabilities, organizations can make informed decisions by identifying and solving network issues efficiently. Although powerful, users note its complexity and reliance on physical servers as potential drawbacks and see opportunities for enhancement in user experience, data analysis, and integration capabilities.

What are the key features of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
  • Deep Packet Inspection: Analyzes packet-level data in detail.
  • Application-Layer Visibility: Provides insights into application performance.
  • Dependency Mapping: Tracks interactions between network components.
  • Real-Time Traffic Analysis: Monitors network traffic continuously.
  • Intuitive Dashboards: Enhances user experience with easy data access.
  • Packet Decoding: Supports detailed troubleshooting processes.
What benefits should users expect from NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
  • Network Anomaly Detection: Quickly identifies issues before they escalate.
  • Improved Troubleshooting: Enables accurate problem resolution.
  • Proactive Monitoring: Continuously assesses network health.
  • Application Performance Management: Ensures optimal application operation.
  • Enhanced Communication Diagnostics: Facilitates the pinpointing of VoIP and unified communications issues.

Implementation of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE spans across industries such as telecommunications and IT services where it is used for monitoring network performance and managing bandwidth utilization. It supports real-time diagnostics in Voice over IP and unified communications, enabling organizations to maintain high levels of service quality while identifying the sources of network performance issues efficiently.

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