IxChariot vs NetAlly EtherScope nXG comparison

Keysight Technologies and NetAlly are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. Keysight Technologies is ranked #11, while NetAlly is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. Keysight Technologies holds a 5.0% mindshare in NT, compared to NetAlly’s 11.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Keysight Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetAlly users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 2024

IxChariot and NetAlly EtherScope nXG compete in the network testing tools category. NetAlly EtherScope nXG appears to have the upper hand due to its range of features and overall performance.

Features: IxChariot is known for its robust testing capabilities, comprehensive reporting, and ease of use. NetAlly EtherScope nXG offers greater portability, enhanced diagnostics, and faster analysis.

Room for Improvement: IxChariot needs a more modern interface, better integration with other tools, and enhanced reporting metrics. NetAlly EtherScope nXG users desire extended battery life, more detailed reporting capabilities, and improved user interface customization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IxChariot is praised for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. NetAlly EtherScope nXG is also noted for easy deployment and excellent support, though some users find IxChariot's setup slightly easier.

Pricing and ROI: IxChariot offers competitive initial setup costs and provides good ROI for specific network testing needs. NetAlly EtherScope nXG, while higher in price, delivers significant ROI due to its advanced features and capabilities. IxChariot is more cost-effective, but NetAlly EtherScope nXG is viewed as worth the premium for those requiring a broader range of features.

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Categories and Ranking

IxChariot

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

11th

Average Rating

8.0

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NetAlly EtherScope nXG

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

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Network Diagnostics (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Network Troubleshooting category, the mindshare of IxChariot is 5.0%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetAlly EtherScope nXG is 11.7%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Venkat Lkmula

Tech spesialist at INT tech services

A vast solution with user-friendly features and reasonable pricing

It is very scalable. You can easily increase the payers in the license activation. If you have any issues, the IxChariot host system can be rebooted. We currently have about 100 setups in our lab. Out of those 100 setups, around 90 are being used. So overall, 90% of the setups use a minimum of 10 paces where we test the range versus rate. In addition, we are building up several test bits, which will increase the usage. No maintenance is required for this solution unless the host system has a problem. Once IxChariot is installed, it automatically updates if you set it to auto-update.

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ScottSmith2

CIO at ProTek Communications

Saves time and has fifteen tools and functionality all in one

I don't have any issues right now. However, in terms of my beta relationship, sometimes I'm at the forefront and I know there are timelines for certain fixes. Even right now, it's come such a long way. They keep adding features to the software side and the hardware side functionality that I have, however, it’s mostly just priceless in the case of both hardware and software. I am able to do much more now. On a hardware spec, it'd be nice to have something above 10-Gigs. I have recently started looking at some products that are 25, 40, and 100-Gigs. I realized they probably have something in the works already, however, there’s nothing I'm aware of and certainly, this device cannot do that. I would say that a tool that has above 10-Gigabit of support would be needed and of value in the near future. However, as far as software and functionality, I really can't think of anything missing. Even all my creative tips on VNC, web server functionality, and remote access have been included over the last couple of years. I can't think of anything really off the cuff for software development that I would highly recommend.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Implementing IxChariot is very easy and user-friendly."

"When it comes to that remote troubleshooting perspective of being able to survey an area to see if there are problems, make adjustments, and then have that same individual resurvey that same area, I don't have to send people to a week long class on how to use the device. I know I am getting consistent results, which can verify near real-time, and whether or not the changes that I have implemented solve the problem."

"One of the standout features is its ability to serve as an advanced handheld packet analyzer. It excels in discovering both wired and wireless networks and automatically documenting them, which is really valuable. The tool provides insights from the physical layer up to layer seven, including HTTP, which helps diagnose network issues effectively. This automated documentation feature sets NetAlly apart from competitors, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in network management and recommendations. When the EtherScope nXG identifies a problem, it alerts us, allowing us to use more advanced tools for deeper analysis. Regarding PoE testing capabilities, I haven't explored them extensively, but I'm aware of their importance, especially for detecting issues like overloading switches with too many PoE devices. Integrators are becoming more cautious about these issues, but specialized tools like those from other vendors may offer features like microburst dashboards, which EtherScope nXG currently doesn't provide."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to identify the switchboards, when you plug the EtherScope into the network drop, and all other details about the switch. This is very useful because when you are not in that IDF or network closet but far away from that switch, you can identify the board and then configure the board for your needs, remotely."

"One of the biggest pros of AirMapper is that you just hit upload to the cloud and you can use anything with a web browser to look at it and manipulate it, view it, and even share it. The fact that you can review it now on any computer that has web access is phenomenal, versus using the client. That's been fantastic."

"My impression of the ease of use is that it definitely is easy to use both the handheld device and the app walking around."

"It cuts the time down in half. You don't need to get a laptop out and do different testing. We can just grab this one tool, bring it, and do all our network testing, surveying, and reviews to figure out what the problems are with just one device, instead of having to use multiple people and devices to do that. You cut down time by 50% because you won't normally need multiple people onsite. A lot of times, you can do everything with one person and one tool."

"I love the AutoTest feature... AutoTest allows us to find out what port it is on the switch and to trace it back to a particular patch panel. We can then document it, if necessary, or use that information for connecting a device or for re-VLANing a switch to the appropriate VLAN."

"The solution’s AirMapper Site Survey app is extremely easy to use. We give it to the technicians and send them out to go do that function. We hand it to the technician who goes onsite, then they take a photo of the overall area of a floor plan and are able to go do that site survey without almost any instruction from any engineer. So, it is very usable for beginner-type techs."

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Cons

"The graphical user interface needs to be improved."

"The battery life should be improved."

"The only improvement I can come up with is the battery life. If they could improve the battery life, that would be great."

"I would love to see port profiles. This is something I've expressed to them. The ability for a technician to plug it into a switch port, and say, "Okay, this port will be an access point or this port will be a phone and desktop PC," thus choosing a profile. It will then push a configuration to the device it's connected to and verify that the switch port is correctly configured, so I can hand this to a phone tech who doesn't have any access to a network switch to be able to make changes. They can go out and plug this into a port, then they are able to push a profile to the switch port through the device. That would be pretty fantastic as a next step for this device."

"If I could reset it remotely, meaning reboot the unit, that would be helpful. One time, the test would not respond; the script would lock up. I had to go and manually reboot it. If I could have sent a command to reboot and it would have automatically connected to the wireless, that would have made it perfect. That was the only thing that it did not do."

"For my usage, I thought the training would be maybe an hour, but I ended up having to spend an additional four to eight hours just to make sure I could adequately translate the data. So, using the tool was not that difficult, but translating the data is where there is a breakdown in what you are demonstrated and what you can actually do."

"NetAlly doesn't have a spectrum analyzer. I have to use other tools to view the spectrum, and this is a problem."

"On a hardware spec, it'd be nice to have something above 10-Gigs."

"The small screen is a little bit of a handicap. It would be nice if we could, for instance, connect a larger screen to the device, but it's very user-friendly. You're only limited by the size of the screen. That's the only negative aspect of doing surveys with this device."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing was a little bit high, but I understand that when you are getting multiple tools."

"For the average network shop, the cost is a bit high. In a lot of organizations, people don't share test devices between teams. Generally, you need a device for the network team and a device for the system team, the security team, etc. While the cost is a little on the high side, that is offset by the regular updates and continued improvements that NetAlly adds to the device. Those improvements continue to increase the perceived value of the device."

"The cost is not cheap but it totally pays for itself because it can do so much."

"It's the best 10Gig network tester for the price on the market."

"As a business owner, it was a high price. However, it was well worth it. We have gotten our money out of it and continue to get our money out of it. For the price and usability, it is definitely worth it. The Wi-Fi survey capabilities alone justifies the price. Having all the other tools in it really adds to that."

"The pricing can be a little bit high for a handheld tool, mostly because, potentially, people do not understand what's in the package. However, NetAlly offers great bundled deals. We got a significantly good deal by ordering a package of these devices that had a whole test kit together. So, while it's very high, the value is certainly there, and the vendor does offer value-added features to offset that cost."

"If you're in the networking world, this product makes great sense very quickly, if you're going to use it more than a few times a week... If you are just looking at a handheld device unit for specific, wireless or wired testing and not much else, the cost may be a little more prohibitive than what you have in your budget."

"In terms of pricing, EtherScope isn't cheap. It's a significant investment, and not a budget option."

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In terms of pricing, EtherScope isn't cheap. It's a significant investment, and not a budget option.

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Overview

IxChariot instantly assesses and troubleshoots networks and applications before and after deployment. This powerful assessment tool uses software agents called Performance Endpoints to simulate application traffic and deliver key performance metrics to a central console for easy management

Validate your devices and networks with proven software-based solution you can rely on
Instantly assess network performance, including wireless performance and geo-location
Manage your tests from modern and intuitive web-based user interface
Leverage distributed and portable performance endpoints deployed on mobile, PC, Mac or in any hypervisor or cloud provider
Validate Wi-Fi clients and access points (APsP based on Wi-Fi Alliance certification tool

Keysight Technologies

Multi-technology, all-in-one handheld network tester that enables engineers and technicians to get more done faster, from deployment to maintenance and documentation of their ever-changing Wi-Fi and Ethernet access networks.

The Etherscope nXG is the the industry’s first handheld analyzer for Wi-Fi 6/6E surveying (with AirMapper™ Site Survey), troubleshooting, and analysis.

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