ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs SolarWinds Network Device Monitor comparison

ExtraHop Networks and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #72, while SolarWinds is ranked #30 with an average rating of 7.8. ExtraHop Networks holds a 0.6% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Extrahop Reveal(x) and SolarWinds Network Device Monitor are competing network monitoring solutions. Extrahop Reveal(x) has the upper hand with advanced features and security insights, ideal for complex IT environments, while SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is cost-effective and easy to deploy, making it suitable for smaller infrastructures.

Features: Extrahop Reveal(x) offers real-time analytics, advanced threat detection, and comprehensive visibility into network traffic. It supports detailed application analysis, advanced alerting systems, and robust data correlation. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor provides essential monitoring capabilities, strong device compatibility, and an intuitive user interface. It features easy-to-read dashboards, device health tracking, and supports a wide range of network devices.

Room for Improvement: Extrahop Reveal(x) could benefit from simplifying its deployment process for smaller organizations, enhancing its UI for easier navigation, and optimizing resource usage to reduce system impact. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could improve by expanding its advanced analytics capabilities, incorporating more security insights, and enhancing scalability to better support larger networks.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Extrahop Reveal(x) entails comprehensive deployment options suited for large enterprises but requires significant setup time and technical expertise. It offers responsive enterprise-level tech support. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is easy to deploy with a user-friendly installation process. Its customer service is efficient and accessible, providing general support that covers basic user needs effectively.

Pricing and ROI: Extrahop Reveal(x) involves a higher setup cost justified by delivering substantial value through advanced insights, ensuring high ROI for businesses needing detailed data analysis. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is more budget-friendly, requiring less initial investment while offering ROI through essential monitoring capabilities. The difference lies in Extrahop's premium insights versus SolarWinds' affordability.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT O...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

72nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Diagnostics (12th), IT Operations Analytics (14th), Network Packet Capture (8th)

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Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

30th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor	0.6%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations	0.6%
Other	98.8%

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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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Vijay Samant

Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Monitor network utilization and manage bandwidth efficiently with live monitoring and reliable fault management capabilities

I use SolarWinds Network Device Monitor for monitoring network utilization, bandwidth utilization, uptime, and downtime. It also assists in incident management SolarWinds Network Device Monitor provides live monitoring capabilities, which are very useful. Its fault management capabilities are…

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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

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

"Wire data analytics."

"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."

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

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

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

"I like the mapping that you could do and the dashboards were very pretty."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is it shows you the utilization of devices to allow you to take proactive action before something goes down or reaches the saturation point. You can take proactive action to fix the problem before it occurs."

"SolarWinds is flexible and works with multiple vendor devices."

"I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process."

"You can create an attractive dashboard and create a hierarchy."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Network Device Monitor ten out of ten."

"Link monitoring is the most valuable feature of this solution."

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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."

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

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

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

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

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

"The solution should have AI-powered issue-resolving capabilities"

"If everything were in the package so that everything was ready to go out of the box, that would be ideal."

"SolarWinds pricing is on the higher side, and in India, every customer is cautious about commercial aspects."

"The initial setup of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could be easier. It took us approximately one month to complete the implementation."

"Although I haven't explored all of the features available, I wouldn't mind if the software were made to be a bit more customizable."

"It would be beneficial if SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could provide a feature to monitor CRC errors specifically on individual interfaces rather than the entire device. This would help in detecting intermittent issues and packet drops on main links more accurately, especially when there are CRC errors. It's important for us to be aware of these issues to avoid any voice quality problems or interruptions on our MTS links."

"The security needs improvement, which is why we are moving away from Solar Winds. We have security concerns."

"In terms of price, it could be less expensive."

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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 enterprise license is good for the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor. However, it is expensive, they should reduce their price."

"I rate the product's price as three to three and a half or on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price, and ten means high price."

"The product is expensive."

"When compared with other solutions SolarWinds is more expensive."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution."

"I find the cost of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor reasonable for our company. Though, I'm not aware of the exact licensing cost."

"The price of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is good."

"Well, we had a perpetual license and the renewal was $20 to $25,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

13%

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	14

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process.

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I am not a positive person regarding SolarWinds Network Device Monitor.

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There are solutions that can perform better, but due to pricing for our corporate implementation, we had to stay with this solution. It accomplishes the necessary tasks, but there is room for impro...

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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

Network Device Monitor is a free tool that makes it easy to monitor the real-time performance and health of a single device on your network with a desktop dashboard that alerts you when your device is in trouble.

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