Flowmon vs Microsoft Network Monitor comparison

Progress Software and Microsoft are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Progress Software is ranked #42 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #87. Progress Software holds a 0.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Progress Software users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Flowmon

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

42nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Detection and Response (NDR) (15th)

Microsoft Network Monitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

87th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Flowmon is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Network Monitor is 0.1%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Pifu Lin

Senior System Engineer at DYNASAFE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

Quick identification of network issues enhances performance monitoring

We will try to Proof of Concept (POC) to a client in Taiwan. We just use the features for the Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Flowmon is more easy to understand and helps find network issues more quickly. We need this solution to monitor the network performance. We started using it three…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

17%

Government

15%

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Flowmon Anomaly Detection System?

I don't understand the price. I am in deployment, so I do not know the detailed pricing.

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What is your primary use case for Flowmon Anomaly Detection System?

We will try to Proof of Concept (POC) to a client in Taiwan. We just use the features for the Network Performance Monitor (NPM).

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What advice do you have for others considering Flowmon Anomaly Detection System?

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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Also Known As

Flowmon Anomaly Detection System

Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor

Overview

Flowmon is a professional tool for effective network troubleshooting, performance monitoring, capacity planning, encrypted traffic analysis and cloud monitoring. Instead of just the red/green infrastructure status, it helps NetOps teams to understand user experience while keeping the amount of data noise and analytical work to a minimum. Flowmon is a part of the Kemp product portfolio.

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Microsoft

Sample Customers

SEGA

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, John Keells Holdings, 343 Industries, Intelbras S.A., Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd., FHI 360, ABB, City of Barcelona, Aruba Networks

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