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Ixia Network Taps vs Packetbeat comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Ixia Network Taps
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
90th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Packetbeat
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
64th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Ixia Network Taps is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Packetbeat is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Robust clustering and quick results streamline monitoring and observability
I've been using Packetbeat for call centers, for logs, for observability, network monitoring, and some search engine optimization Elastic's scalability, in terms of cluster robustness, is definitely the most valuable feature. Kibana is also a nice tool that comes with the solution. It's easy to…
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Packetbeat?
Elastic is pretty cheap for large enterprises but unaffordable for small ones.
What needs improvement with Packetbeat?
I think that the scalability of the agent itself could be improved. It is also a bit limited in terms of capabilities. When a customer needs to customize the collection, I think it's tougher there.
What is your primary use case for Packetbeat?
I've been using Packetbeat ( /products/packetbeat-reviews ) for call centers, for logs, for observability, network monitoring, and some search engine optimization.
 

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