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IxChariot vs Wireshark comparison

Keysight Technologies and Wireshark are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. Keysight Technologies is ranked #11, while Wireshark is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.0. Keysight Technologies holds a 5.0% mindshare in NT, compared to Wireshark’s 13.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Keysight Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Wireshark users who would recommend it.
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98% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 2024

Wireshark and IxChariot are both robust tools for network analysis and performance testing. IxChariot often charges a premium, but users perceive it as worth the investment due to its advanced features and superior performance metrics. Wireshark appeals to cost-conscious users and those who prioritize open-source solutions.

Features: Wireshark users like its deep packet inspection, protocol analysis capabilities, and open-source nature. IxChariot is valued for its comprehensive performance testing features, ability to simulate diverse network conditions, and detailed performance metrics.

Room for Improvement: Wireshark users want enhancements in visualization tools, real-time analysis capabilities, and a more intuitive interface. IxChariot users would like improvements in the complexity of setup, more intuitive usage, and streamlined updates.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Wireshark is known for its straightforward installation process and rich community support. IxChariot users note a steeper learning curve but benefit from professional customer service and comprehensive onboarding support.

Pricing and ROI: Wireshark's open-source nature offers significant cost benefits, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers. IxChariot involves higher setup costs, but users report strong ROI due to its detailed performance insights and testing capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

IxChariot
Ranking in Network Troubleshooting
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wireshark
Ranking in Network Troubleshooting
4th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Wireshark is 13.4%, up from 11.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Venkat Lkmula - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Vijay Duggal - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detailed traffic analysis and helps troubleshoot issues
There is a disadvantage when it comes to sampling intervals. While the solution supports sampling as fine as one millisecond, it requires a copy at that interval. My Python script allows me to achieve a granularity of up to ten microseconds, but I can't go beyond that. When dealing with provisioning on both issues, it would be beneficial if I could go down to the microsecond level, if not the nanosecond. Additionally, I've heard from a colleague that Wireshark might be less effective in the voice domain.
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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

"Implementing IxChariot is very easy and user-friendly."
"The solution is easy to install and use."
"Wireshark saves a lot of time, especially with network troubleshooting."
"The initial setup is simple."
"It's easy to troubleshoot issues because there's a large online community."
"The best part about Wireshark, in my opinion, is its ability to analyze packet capture files."
"It is a stable product. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"Packet-capture files can be hard to use due to their size. Wireshark has a tool called tshark that can parse the files with out opening them so that you can take large captures, say 2-10GB, and return only relevant information."
"Wireshark is a good tool to start with network analyzing and packet capturing."
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Cons

"The graphical user interface needs to be improved."
"It is difficult to scale this solution."
"In the future, it would be nice to see color coding. It is just black and white."
"Big trace files (more than 1,000,000 packets) can be slow, but then you can use "TraceWrangler" (also free) to help with slicing and dicing the data."
"A room for improvement in Wireshark is its ease of use for beginners. It could be better. Another room for improvement in the tool is for it to provide more details about the traffic load. At the moment, Wireshark is adequate for me, so there isn't anything I'd like added to it in its next version."
"The product has been using the same GUI for many years."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"I would like to see Wireshark improve the ease of application of the command. The command is very powerful, but not easy to apply."
"I wish the filters were a little bit more prepopulated."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is open source so is free."
"It is free to download and install. It runs on multiple platforms, so how can you go wrong?"
"Wireshark is free software, so you can download it and use it for free with no licensing fees."
"It's a stand-alone tool. If there is a commercial license for it I am unaware of it."
"I am using the free version of this solution."
"Wireshark is free software, so you don't have to pay any licensing fee. Individual people can use it and then donate to Wireshark."
"It is free."
"Wireshark is free of charge, and there's no license involved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
University
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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What do you like most about Wireshark?
The GUI is easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wireshark?
Wireshark is priced at a medium range, not too high, not too low. The pricing could be more flexible, and they might make it more expensive. That said, compared to other products, it is competitive.
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What needs improvement with Wireshark?
The speed of the Internet could be improved, especially its performance. Performance can sometimes be a challenge due to numerous factors.
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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
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Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.
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