NetCrunch vs USM Anywhere comparison

AdRem Software and LevelBlue are both solutions in the Log Management category. AdRem Software is ranked #76, while LevelBlue is ranked #47 with an average rating of 7.3. AdRem Software holds a 0.0% mindshare in Log Management, compared to LevelBlue’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AdRem Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of LevelBlue users who would recommend it.

NetCrunch

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100% willing to recommend

USM Anywhere

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

NetCrunch and USM Anywhere compete in the network monitoring and management category. NetCrunch appears to have an edge in pricing and support, while USM Anywhere is favored for its comprehensive features and overall value.

Features: NetCrunch offers robust monitoring capabilities, integration options, and built-in features that provide network insights. USM Anywhere provides advanced security features, an all-encompassing solution, and addresses diverse security challenges.

Room for Improvement: NetCrunch users suggest enhancing reporting, alerting functionalities, and aligning with industry standards. USM Anywhere users seek an improved setup process, smoother user experience, and minor refinements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetCrunch is noted for easy deployment and reliable customer service. USM Anywhere has a more complex deployment due to its feature set but maintains high-quality customer service.

Pricing and ROI: NetCrunch is recognized for competitive pricing and a good return on investment through its essential features. USM Anywhere has a potentially higher setup cost but is justified with expansive security features providing ROI through comprehensive protection.

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Categories and Ranking

NetCrunch

Ranking in Log Management

76th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (83rd), Server Monitoring (28th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (67th)

USM Anywhere

Ranking in Log Management

47th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

115

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (28th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (52nd), Compliance Management (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of NetCrunch is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of USM Anywhere is 0.3%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Reginald Pierre

Senior Systems Administrator, Technical Lead at Connectivity Wireless

A network monitoring platform with a useful reporting feature, but permission-based options could be better

The initial setup is fairly easy. Most of it's wizard-based. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to set it up. But if you don't know certain things related to protocols and everything else, it might be difficult. If you know how SNMP works, it'll be fairly simple to set up.

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Kris Nawani

Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited

Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software

USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…

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Pros

"Reporting on NetCrunch is pretty good. It's very similar to SolarWinds. It's just a different interface. The majority of everything there was beneficial."

"The most valuable feature is threat intelligence."

"Our main focus was intrusion detection, alerts, and correlation. It's easy to use AlienVault and integrate it with other alert tools because it includes lots of connectors. Either the tool is already there, or AlienVault will write an API for us if they don't have a connector for the solution that is providing the logs."

"In terms of monitoring, my best feature would be the monitoring of components across the network. It monitors the respective nodes and any new node that comes onto the network and provides reports. The reporting dashboards are really helpful for management in terms of making decisions around patch management."

"On any given day I could give you a different answer regarding the most valuable features of the product. The feature that is most important is the fact that it has a lot of features, that it's not just a log collection and correlation system, that it has a lot of other components built in. The bundle of features is really the killer feature."

"It allows for a lot of out-of-the-box features: vuln scanning, HIDS/HIPS, and IDS."

"The vulnerability manager and the file integration are very good."

"The ease of implementation is the most valuable feature."

"I can easily check (in one place) all the logs and data in relation to attacks. It also gives me an overview if a server is not configured properly."

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Cons

"I didn't care for the role-based, permission-based options, which were not the best."

"There could be some type of integration with our existing portal. We have our own customer portals, and it would be good if there was an integration so that our portal can provide reports. There could be some type of API into the AlienVault system with the USM system so that it is easy to show the customers high-level reports of the system through our portal."

"The vulnerability reporting needs to have options to be able to sort or customize the output."

"The reporting aspect could be improved. While there are a lot of different options available, there are still pieces which are missing."

"Windows log collection works with HIDS, but documentation is sparse and confusing."

"For creating new rules, you have to be familiar with regular expressions. I feel there could be something built-in to make sure that process is easier."

"Plugins could be better utilized, as some of them do not recognize all logs."

"As this software is in the cloud, you do not have control on updates and general changes which are happening."

"There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks."

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"The price for this solution is very good, but since the features do not work the price is expensive."

"The licensing fees are dependent on usage."

"The price point is good."

"Use an MSSP instead. It is much cheaper."

"We checked out several competitors. For what it can do and the cost, it was the best option!"

"The price of this solution is reasonable, which is one of the reasons why we selected it over other solutions."

"The vulnerability management solution is worse than buying a Nessus Professional license."

"Its price is much lower than McAfee ESM."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Agriculture

11%

Educational Organization

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

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What do you like most about AT&T AlienVault USM?

The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of deployment that it provides to users. The integrations that the product has with third-party applications are useful.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AT&T AlienVault USM?

The pricing is amazing and really cheap.

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What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?

There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also limited when used with bigger products and has complex password requirements.

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity

Overview

NetCrunch is the complete network monitoring solution for monitoring traffic, topology, devices, systems, logs, and services. It's policy, and template-based configuration makes managing thousands of nodes a breeze. It automatically generates layer-2 maps and manages monitoring dependencies. NetCrunch supports major operating systems, virtualization platforms, and the Cloud. Complete SNMP support with 8,700+ MIBs included and a built-in MIB compiler.

AdRem Software

USM Anywhere centralizes security monitoring of networks and devices in the cloud, on premises, and in remote locations, helping you to detect threats virtually anywhere.

Discover

Network asset discovery
Software & services discovery
AWS asset discovery
Azure asset discovery
Google Cloud Platform asset discovery

Analyze

SIEM event correlation, auto-prioritized alarms
User activity monitoring
Up to 90-days of online, searchable events

Detect

Cloud intrusion detection (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Network intrusion detection (NIDS)
Host intrusion detection (HIDS)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Respond

Forensics querying
Automate & orchestrate response
Notifications and ticketing

Assess

Vulnerability scanning
Cloud infrastructure assessment
User & asset configuration
Dark web monitoring

Report

Pre-built compliance reporting templates
Pre-built event reporting templates
Customizable views and dashboards
Log storage

LevelBlue

Sample Customers

AER Kooperation, AON Corpration, Advance Financial services, Airbus SAS, Bauer Net consult, Banco Soal, Bertelsmann, Burke County public, COF training services

Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom

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