GroundWork Monitor vs Ixia Hawkeye comparison

GroundWork and Keysight Technologies are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. GroundWork is ranked #102, while Keysight Technologies is ranked #85. GroundWork holds a 0.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to Keysight Technologies’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of GroundWork users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Keysight Technologies users who would recommend it.

GroundWork Monitor

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100% willing to recommend

Ixia Hawkeye

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

GroundWork Monitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

102nd

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

74th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Operations Analytics (21st), Cloud Monitoring Software (50th)

Ixia Hawkeye

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

85th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

63rd

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Unified Communications Monitoring (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of GroundWork Monitor is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ixia Hawkeye is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ixia Hawkeye	0.5%
GroundWork Monitor	0.3%
Other	99.2%

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it_user186582

Sr PC/Client Server Analyst II at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees

It's easy to setup and the plugins are easy to write. When we need to, the threshold is easy to change.

It's easy to setup and the plugins are easy to write. When we need to, the threshold is easy to change It would be nice to have a centralized client-settings management. At the moment, the client settings have to be changed individually. I've used it since 2011. The deployment of the new server…

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José Enrique Cano Rodriguez

Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy

A valuable tool for optimizing network performance and security with comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, user-friendly interface, and flexibility for scripting

Distinguishing itself from network management systems like SolarWinds Orion and Dataminer, Hawkeye offers a distinctive feature. It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games. In contrast, SolarWinds and Dataminer typically offer a more general evaluation of network health. Hawkeye's unique capability enables a detailed analysis of network performance through specific tests, allowing administrators to identify areas in need of improvement and take precise actions to enhance network performance.

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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Computer Software Company

University

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Overview

Open source IT infrastructure monitoring system that collects performance data for systems, applications, and security.

GroundWork

Hawkeye quickly and effectively validates network performance, isolates problems, and proactively detects issues by running scheduled verification tests. Using a combination of hardware and software agents called Performance Endpoints, Hawkeye simulates application traffic and sends key performance metrics to a central console for fast action.

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Sample Customers

Swiss Life, JBFCS, Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre

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