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We performed a comparison between FortiMonitor and Liquidware Stratusphere UX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed FortiMonitor vs. Liquidware Stratusphere UX Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is the overall ability to monitor the health of the environment.""The most valuable feature of this solution is what the devices are used for. We have big backups for our Cradlepoint solutions, but FortiMonitor is a great routing device and we love working with them.""FortiMonitor is really easy to use for monitoring the logs on FortiGate...It is a stable product.""With FortiMonitor, you can get all the logs of the traffic information of the destination or the source.""The tool continuously improves, adapting to support new vendors and technologies. Importantly, it automates the process, triggering alerts when devices require attention, and eliminating the need for manual intervention.""In FortiMonitor, we're linked up with our Netgear, CactusServer, and NOC. It's really valuable because everything's migrating to one dashboard for us system engineers. We can keep an eye on traffic, blocked sites, and the health of our hardware. That last part, about knowing if something's going to fail soon, is super important. It gives us time to sort things out before any big problems happen. As a system engineer, I need to keep tabs on everything – temperature, monitoring systems, and network operations. This data is really handy because it helps me ensure our site runs smoothly, whether it's turning systems on or off. Just last night, there was a system failure, but thanks to real-time monitoring, I quickly identified the problem and got the necessary replacement parts.""The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is user monitoring. We are able to see if the user is following the policy or not from their system. Additionally, the solution integrates well with Fortinet FortiGate and has centralized management.""FortiMonitor's dashboard is very informative and user-friendly."

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"I like Stratusphere's login metrics. It lets you drill down to exactly what you want to see.""Performance monitoring is a valuable feature.""There are a lot of customization options, such as creating your own tables and more. You have the option to make whatever you like and see whatever you want."

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Cons
"The solution's initial setup process is time-consuming.""FortiMonitor could improve by having compatibility with other operating systems, such as Linux.""Sometimes, we get corruption when upgrading from firmware to the new generation, causing a lot of issues.""Sometimes, during high CPU usage, we cannot access FortiMonitor and must refresh it."". Enhancements in the dashboard, such as clearer alerting, maintenance window management, software version tracking, and better visualization, would be beneficial.""FortiMonitor's monitoring could be much better. It should be like, in Palo Alto.""I think the current features are really good for me, nothing else comes to mind right now. Maybe some small improvements could be made in the customization and configuration part of the UI to make it easier or more intuitive. Customizable UI options, like we saw in the demo, could be helpful for everyone. But in our operational environment, having clear health status and system details is crucial for us system engineers. One feature I'd really like to see is a credential management system. It would help us keep track of who's logged in and how many times, which is important due to user restrictions. Sometimes, we need to manage logins more efficiently, like logging off other users to free up credentials. So having a feature like that would be really helpful.""FortiMonitor needs to improve its alert system."

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"The dashboard is pretty lackluster compared to its competitors. They need to look at the competition and adopt some of those features. Liquidware could make the dashboarding more user-friendly and integrate scripting into the product.""The time taken by the solution for the data to load should be improved. It was pretty high in some instances. The latency for some stuff to load up was pretty high.""The main challenge for this solution is its lack of availability for training and in-depth troubleshooting steps."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of FortiMonitor is approximately $200 annually for 225 users. The price is competitive."
  • "We have a large customer base for Fortinet, and the additional buying power got us really great discounts."
  • "There are additional costs needed for certain functionality, such as scalability."
  • "On a scale from one to ten, I rate the pricing a nine since it is a good solution that is available at a cheap price."
  • "In terms of licensing, while it may not be the most expensive option on the market, it's relatively cost-effective. You can obtain licenses at a lower cost, with the calculation being straightforward. For example, if you onboard around 5,000 devices, you'll need approximately 5,000 licenses, as each device typically counts as one license."
  • "FortiMonitor's price is very high."
  • "Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution."
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  • "The license is based on the number of users. I don't know the current prices, but it's around four euros per user monthly. My customers consider it expensive."
  • "The price varies depending on our model type and the number of users or devices."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I have a clear bias because I work for Panopta We aren't a fit for everyone, but I can confirm that Panopta is a lot less work to stand up and maintain. It's also a lot easier to use and onboard new… more »
    Top Answer:In FortiMonitor, we're linked up with our Netgear, CactusServer, and NOC. It's really valuable because everything's migrating to one dashboard for us system engineers. We can keep an eye on traffic… more »
    Top Answer:Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution. Users have to pay an annual subscription fee for the solution.
    Top Answer:There are a lot of customization options, such as creating your own tables and more. You have the option to make whatever you like and see whatever you want.
    Top Answer:The solution is not too expensive compared to other alternatives.
    Top Answer:The time taken by the solution for the data to load should be improved. It was pretty high in some instances. The latency for some stuff to load up was pretty high.
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    Overview

    FortiMonitor is a comprehensive, SaaS-based digital experience monitoring (DEM) platform that helps organizations modernize their performance-monitoring tools. It provides visibility into endpoint application performance and digital experience—no matter where the user resides or where the application is hosted.

    Liquidware Stratusphere UX is a user experience monitoring and diagnostics solution that is designed to give users the tools they need to optimize and control the way they experience their digital workspaces. This solution is an industry leader because it contains many powerful tools that are designed to give administrators the maximum amount of insight into the inner workings of and control over the workspaces that they are charged with overseeing.

    Liquidware Stratusphere UX Benefits

    Some of the benefits that come from using Liquidware Stratusphere UX include:

    • Access to detailed data any time. Liquidware Stratusphere UX enables users to access critical metrics and data at all times. It is constantly scanning connected systems and culling data from them. This data is always available at the user’s fingertips.
    • Insight into trends and actual user experiences. Liquidware Stratusphere UX’s data collection capabilities focus on collecting data that helps administrators gain an understanding of trends that relate to user behavior. These insights make it possible for administrators to understand where some of the pain points in their digital workspaces may be. Once they have these insights, they can take the steps necessary to remediate without having to burn time and other resources by engaging in trial-and-error testing.
    • Digital workplace experience monitoring tools. Liquidware Stratusphere UX provides administrators with the ability to monitor their digital workspaces on all levels, keeping aware of everything all at once so that no issues catch them by surprise.
    • Maximum flexibility. Liquidware Stratusphere UX supports a number of platform options. Users can deploy physical devices, virtual machines, or a hybrid option.

    • Share data and collaborate on workspace optimization. Administrators and their teams can collaborate on maintaining peak performance in their networks even if they are not in the same place. Data from Liquidware Stratusphere UX can easily be exported and shared as reports with colleagues who may be working remotely.

    Liquidware Stratusphere UX Features

    When users choose to employ the Liquidware Stratusphere UX solution, they gain access to many different capabilities. These features include:

    • SpotCheck capability. Liquidware Stratusphere UX is designed with tools that enable users to drill down into the infrastructure employed. It gives administrators the ability to find issues they already know about as well as those that are only just beginning to develop. This feature analyzes the entirety of the digital architecture, providing administrators with a complete picture.
    • Machine Boot and Login Breakdown tools. Administrators can utilize these tools to keep track of these two critical functions. If there is any lag when users are attempting to start up their devices or log in, this tool will find it. Users can then diagnose the root cause of the problem and quickly take steps to remedy the issue.
    • Process optimization features. Liquidware Stratusphere UX employs a number of features that enable users to ensure that their digital workspaces run at peak efficiency. One such feature enables administrators to de-prioritize applications that users are not really using. This means that digital resources are being directed toward areas of true need instead of to applications that are not relevant to what the user is doing at the time.
    Sample Customers
    SONY, GoDaddy, HCL, ING, ARMOR, billboard
    U.S. Defense Agency, Phoenix Central School District, Homesteaders Life, United Arab Bank, Rolls-Royce
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Construction Company7%
    Non Profit5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Healthcare Company18%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise73%
    Buyer's Guide
    FortiMonitor vs. Liquidware Stratusphere UX
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about FortiMonitor vs. Liquidware Stratusphere UX and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,170 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    FortiMonitor is ranked 6th in Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) with 10 reviews while Liquidware Stratusphere UX is ranked 7th in Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) with 3 reviews. FortiMonitor is rated 7.8, while Liquidware Stratusphere UX is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of FortiMonitor writes "Helps organizations modernize their performance-monitoring tools, but the solution needs to improve its dashboard". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Liquidware Stratusphere UX writes "Good performance monitoring, stable, and scalable". FortiMonitor is most compared with SolarWinds Network Device Monitor, PRTG Network Monitor, SolarWinds NPM, LogicMonitor and Auvik Network Management (ANM), whereas Liquidware Stratusphere UX is most compared with ControlUp and Nexthink. See our FortiMonitor vs. Liquidware Stratusphere UX report.

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