ManageEngine OpManager vs NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE comparison

ManageEngine and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ManageEngine is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.2, while NETSCOUT is ranked #50 with an average rating of 8.5. ManageEngine holds a 1.5% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.

ManageEngine OpManager

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82% willing to recommend

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE

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100% willing to recommend

ManageEngine OpManager

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ManageEngine OpManager and NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE compete in the network management domain. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is preferred for its advanced features, although it is more expensive.

Features: ManageEngine OpManager includes network monitoring, third-party integrations, and network mapping capabilities. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE offers real-time network diagnostics, application performance monitoring, and end-user experience insights.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine OpManager could enhance its analytics capabilities, improve scalability, and increase automation options. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE could benefit from a streamlined installation process, improved user interface, and lower pricing options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine OpManager is recognized for its intuitive installation and robust customer support. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE requires more extended implementation but is supported by specialized technical assistance.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine OpManager is cost-effective with a flexible pricing model suitable for small to mid-sized enterprises. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE, while pricier, provides substantial value in complex environments due to its superior analytics capabilities.

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ManageEngine OpManager vs. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OpManager

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

50th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ManageEngine OpManager is 1.5%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ManageEngine OpManager	1.5%
NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE	0.5%
Other	98.0%

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Charles A

Deputy Director at Access Healthcare Services Pvt Ltd

Reporting features improve operational efficiency while weekend support needs enhancement

Support is moderate and needs improvement, especially during weekends when technicians perform upgrades. During weekends, they need to provide more support to ensure a smooth transition. There is a call for ManageEngine OpManager to scale better in automation and AI functionality. Although the product stability is good, support enhancement is necessary to enable better planning for upgrades and maintenance activities.

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Ian Munoz

Ingeniero en Telecomunicaciones at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Has improved traffic visibility and simplified dashboard use, but could benefit from better integration with other tools

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE works very well in our case. We have not experienced any troubles with traffic analysis SolarWinds has a dashboard that is older and not as user-friendly. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE has an easier dashboard to manipulate compared to SolarWinds. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is not…

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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

"The solution's most valuable features are reporting, event notifications, and alert management."

"The solution is scalable."

"The uptime and monitoring are valuable to us because we need to monitor the uptime of our services, the memory, and the CPUs."

"The tool is useful for SNMP monitoring."

"Our customers are seeing a clear return on investment with ManageEngine OpManager, which is why they continue using it and maintain the solution for a long time."

"Overall, I give the product a rating of ten."

"The most valuable feature is the monitoring alerts. The administrators are immediately notified and can do the required action immediately. This is the feature we value and use the most."

"The product provides intensive reports."

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"I like the single pane of glass view. I like being able to go to one place instead of having to hunt around for everything."

"The most valuable features of this solution are monitoring and maintaining traffic queuing, as well as seeing who is using the bandwidth."

"I like the single pane of glass view because it presents everything in one window, obviously. You can see it all. With a quick glance, you get a pretty good snapshot of what's going on in a particular situation."

"NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE has an easier dashboard to manipulate compared to SolarWinds."

"This is a very reliable and complete solution for troubleshooting and monitoring environments."

"The most valuable feature of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is the network troubleshooting analysis. You can pinpoint an issue before it could shut down the network."

"The solution's technical support team consists of good engineers and technicians."

Cons

"Real user and UI monitoring are not practical."

"The pricing of the solution is high. They should work to adjust the pricing model to see if they can help reduce costs."

"The storage level monitoring needs improvement. It needs storage level monitoring on the server itself. That feature is lacking right now."

"OpManager is slow but that just might be the server we have it on. I don't think that's the problem but I don't do the server. But it is slow. When you're interacting with it, it could be more nimble and could be faster."

"ManageEngine OpManager can improve by having better updates for critical issues."

"ManageEngine OpManager could improve by having a better cloud presence."

"The installation of ManageEngine OpManager was difficult mainly due to the business view feature, as many customers in Vietnam want the team to develop more detailed capabilities regarding the business view."

"We get a lot of false alerts."

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"In terms of additional features, I would like to see better event notification. Right now, we put in an email address to receive an alert and it receives every event and every alert that comes out. We need something a little more granular."

"Before an attack starts, seeing the traffic behavior and activities would be great. The tool should also share alerts since it is an area where the product has certain shortcomings."

"The GUI interface and dashboards could be more attractive to the customer."

"They require a lot of manual effort as traffic flows, networks, and formal times change."

"The price of the solution could be reduced."

"Usability is the area with the biggest room for improvement. We've found that with NETSCOUT, while it's a fantastic product, the usability is a major factor because there are just way too many clicks. It's obvious, from our experience, that the people who are developing the product aren't using it."

"NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is not integrated with SolarWinds. They work in different ways."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for ManageEngine OpManager depends on the number of nodes you onboard and whatever pricing is reflected on the ManageEngine portal which offers discounts from ten percent to fifteen percent. It purely depends on the sales volume and the negotiation. In my organization, there are about one thousand two hundred nodes which cost around $29,000 per year. There's no additional support fee or maintenance fee from ManageEngine OpManager. Pricing for the solution is highly competitive and I would rate it five out of five. ManageEngine OpManager is one of the most competitive options out there."

"The solution's pricing is very low compared to other products."

"In terms of pricing, I would rate it a two out of five. It was expensive."

"The price of ManageEngine OpManager is reasonable. We have an annual license and the cost comes from how many devices are being monitored. There is not anything extra cost for maintenance and support."

"ManageEngine OpManager has a three-tier licensing model."

"The solution's licensing costs are yearly and based on the number of applications."

"The solution is highly affordable"

"The product is not worth the money."

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"The tool's price is okay. On a scale of one to ten, I rate it as a five, where one means it is not expensive, and ten means it is the most expensive."

"Cost is contracted on a yearly basis. There is no additional cost beyond the standard licensing."

"The price of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is high. The other solutions are less expensive but we cannot depend on the other solutions, they are not as stable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

18%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	27

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine OpManager?

The product provides intensive reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpManager?

The cost is quite high-end for ManageEngine OpManager, especially in our very price-sensitive market here in Sri Lanka.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpManager?

The main drawback is there is less documentation available, both public documentation and partner-available documentation. The learning materials are very limited, and there is also a limitation of...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?

The tool's price is okay. On a scale of one to ten, I rate it as a five, where one means it is not expensive, and ten means it is the most expensive.

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What needs improvement with NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is not integrated with SolarWinds. They work in different ways.

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What is your primary use case for NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?

I use the solution in my company to analyze international traffic.

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Also Known As

OpManager

nGeniusPULSE

Overview

ManageEngine OpManager is a network, server, and virtualization monitoring software that helps SMEs, large enterprises and service providers manage their data centers and IT infrastructure efficiently and cost effectively. Automated workflows, intelligent alerting engines, configurable discovery rules, and extendable templates enable IT teams to setup a 24x7 monitoring system within hours of installation.

ManageEngine

NETSCOUT’s nGeniusPULSE delivers the visibility needed into today’s evolving IT eco-system to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of your mission-critical business services across your multi-cloud environment, from wherever users need access.

NETSCOUT

Sample Customers

Bonita, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, Galaxy, Fiserv Credit Union Division, Universitas 21 Global, ERP Suites LLC

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