FortiMonitor vs NIKSUN NetVCR comparison

Fortinet and NIKSUN are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Fortinet is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.7, while NIKSUN is ranked #99. Fortinet holds a 0.8% mindshare in NMS, compared to NIKSUN’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution.

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NIKSUN NetVCR

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NIKSUN NetVCR and FortiMonitor are both network monitoring solutions. NIKSUN NetVCR seems to have an edge in terms of comprehensive features, while FortiMonitor stands out for its competitive pricing and perceived value.

Features: NIKSUN NetVCR is recognized for its detailed packet-level analysis, deep data inspection, and extensive network forensics. FortiMonitor stands out for its cloud-based monitoring, advanced alerting, and user-friendly setup. NIKSUN provides greater insights into network security, and FortiMonitor offers versatility in cloud integrations and dynamic reporting.

Room for Improvement: NIKSUN NetVCR could enhance its ease of deployment, reduce the technical expertise required, and simplify navigation. FortiMonitor might benefit from more detailed data inspection, increased security insights, and expanded network forensics capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NIKSUN NetVCR deployment requires more technical expertise and a complex setup, supported by robust service. FortiMonitor offers easier installation as a SaaS solution with intuitive configuration processes and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: NIKSUN NetVCR usually involves a higher upfront investment with potential for substantial ROI through in-depth analytics. FortiMonitor presents a more cost-effective entry point with flexible pricing structures, making it attractive for organizations seeking immediate cost benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

FortiMonitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

21st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (22nd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (9th), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (7th)

NIKSUN NetVCR

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

99th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

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 FortiMonitor is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NIKSUN NetVCR is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
FortiMonitor	0.8%
NIKSUN NetVCR	0.2%
Other	99.0%

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JaimeVasquez

Commercial Manager at IT-Experience

Monitoring capabilities keep operations running smoothly and alerts enhance proactive system management

We use FortiMonitor to monitor the infrastructure of our customers. We check on what is happening with their operations, monitor bandwidth, ensure configurations are appropriate for the customer, and identify if anything is going wrong The most valuable features of FortiMonitor are its redundancy…

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Himanshu Shah

Partner at Opticom Data Products

High performance, quick packet monitoring, and helpful support

The solution could improve by having automatic mitigation. For example, as soon as a problem occurs the solution alarms and mitigates the situation immediately. In a feature release of the solution they should add features related to automation and remediation. Automation would help increase level of security the solution provides.

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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 provides the best firewall features."

"Overall, I would recommend FortiMonitor to others."

"FortiMonitor has a very intuitive dashboard, which makes it particularly helpful for analyzing traffic, alerts, and other information."

"FortiMonitor is really easy to use for monitoring the logs on FortiGate...It is a stable product."

"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."

"The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is the overall ability to monitor the health of the environment."

"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."

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"The most valuable features of NIKSUN NetVCR are its performance and forensic capabilities. Additionally, the information that the solution provides is highly detailed and useful. When dealing with network traffic packets can be sent at a high speed causing some security issues, but this solution is able to rapidly monitor the packets providing security."

"The unique selling point of NIKSUN is its ability to scale and its reporting capabilities. NIKSUN captures the packets at a very high speed, from one GB to 160 Gbps also. It offers report granularity in nanoseconds."

Cons

"FortiMonitor's monitoring could be much better. It should be like, in Palo Alto."

"Additionally, there are no AI features in FortiMonitor, which might be an area for enhancement."

". Enhancements in the dashboard, such as clearer alerting, maintenance window management, software version tracking, and better visualization, would be beneficial."

"We use FortiToken, and it's a pain to use because you have to send things through your phone and then confirm by email. Only after this can you log in. It's dual-factor authentication. I wish that I could just log in or bring up a dashboard where I could log in from."

"The tool's price in Vietnam is high, making it an area of concern where improvements can be made."

"FortiMonitor could be improved by making it more convenient for smaller workloads, such as when configuring a few branches."

"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 could be improved by making it more convenient for smaller workloads, such as when configuring a few branches."

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"The solution could improve by having automatic mitigation. For example, as soon as a problem occurs the solution alarms and mitigates the situation immediately."

"NIKSUN is a passive solution. It provides you with you data, alerts, reports and the root cause of issues. However, it requires a person to make use of this functionality. If an event is happening and nobody attends to it, the effects of the event could be severe."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing model in Vietnam is a bit high. I rate the product price as an eight out of ten."

"Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution."

"FortiMonitor's price is very high."

"There are additional costs needed for certain functionality, such as scalability."

"We have a large customer base for Fortinet, and the additional buying power got us really great discounts."

"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."

"The price of FortiMonitor is approximately $200 annually for 225 users. The price is competitive."

"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."

"The price of the solution is high. There is an annual license costs."

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Top Industries

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Questions from the Community

What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

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What do you like most about FortiMonitor?

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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiMonitor?

FortiMonitor does save time but not significantly on costs, as there are still expenses related to procurement, installation, and licensing.

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Also Known As

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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.

Fortinet

Powered by groundbreaking technologies, NIKSUN NetVCR redefines the way we monitor networks. It provides seamless service and application performance analytics for the right visibility into your traditional, virtual or hybrid environments. The NetVCR suite gives you unmatched insight while still dramatically reducing power consumption by 60% and requiring 80% less rack space.

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Sample Customers

SONY, GoDaddy, HCL, ING, ARMOR, billboard

Visa, FedEx, CitiGroup, IDC

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