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FortiMonitor vs. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor
November 2023
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We performed a comparison between FortiMonitor and SolarWinds Network Device Monitor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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  • "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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  • "Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of manpower to install and deploy."
  • "When compared with other solutions SolarWinds is more expensive."
  • "The price of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is good."
  • "The enterprise license is good for the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor. However, it is expensive, they should reduce their price."
  • "The product is expensive."
  • "SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution."

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    What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
    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… more »
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    What do you like most about FortiMonitor?
    Top Answer:With FortiMonitor, you can get all the logs of the traffic information of the destination or the source.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiMonitor?
    Top Answer:Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution. Users have to pay an annual subscription fee for… more »
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    What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is monitoring.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Networ...
    Top Answer:SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution.
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    What needs improvement with SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?
    Top Answer:SolarWinds Network Device Monitor lacks the granularity of other monitoring tools like LiveNX. We don't get much… more »
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    Overview

    Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is a comprehensive network analytics solution that provides organizations with valuable insights into their network performance and user experience. The primary use case of this product is to enable IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their network infrastructure.

    The most valuable functionality of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is its AI-driven insights and recommendations. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, it analyzes vast amounts of network data to identify anomalies, predict potential issues, and suggest remediation actions. This proactive approach helps organizations minimize network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance.

    By providing real-time visibility into network performance, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics helps organizations quickly identify and resolve network issues. It offers detailed analytics on network traffic, application performance, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to pinpoint the root cause of problems and take immediate action. This not only reduces troubleshooting time but also enhances overall network reliability.

    Furthermore, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics enables organizations to optimize their network infrastructure. It provides insights into network capacity utilization, application usage patterns, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions about network design, resource allocation, and capacity planning. This helps organizations to ensure that their network is efficiently utilized and can support the growing demands of their users.

    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.

    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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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
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    Computer Software Company26%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Retailer6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company27%
    Transportation Company18%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    FortiMonitor is ranked 41st in Network Monitoring Software with 9 reviews while SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is ranked 42nd in Network Monitoring Software with 10 reviews. FortiMonitor is rated 7.8, while SolarWinds Network Device Monitor 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 SolarWinds Network Device Monitor writes "Easy to use with good monitoring and a straightforward setup". FortiMonitor is most compared with PRTG Network Monitor, SolarWinds NPM, Datadog, LogicMonitor and Auvik, whereas SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is most compared with Auvik, ThousandEyes, IBM SevOne Network Performance Management (NPM), ScienceLogic and Meraki Dashboard. See our FortiMonitor vs. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor report.

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