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GroundWork Monitor vs Microsoft Network Monitor comparison

GroundWork and Microsoft are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. GroundWork is ranked #112, while Microsoft is ranked #89. GroundWork holds a 0.1% mindshare in NMS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of GroundWork users are willing to recommend the solution.
GroundWork Monitor
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Microsoft Network Monitor
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Categories and Ranking

GroundWork Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
112th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IT Infrastructure Monitoring (72nd), IT Operations Analytics (24th), Cloud Monitoring Software (51st)
Microsoft Network Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
89th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of GroundWork Monitor is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Network Monitor is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Network Monitor0.2%
GroundWork Monitor0.1%
Other99.7%
Network Monitoring Software
 

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it_user186582 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
18%
Government
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Also Known As

GWOS
Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor
 

Overview

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

Sample Customers

Swiss Life, JBFCS, Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre
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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