NetCrunch vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

AdRem Software and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. AdRem Software is ranked #70, while VMware is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.2. AdRem Software holds a 0.1% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AdRem Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

NetCrunch and VMware Aria Operations for Logs compete in network management and log analysis. VMware holds an upper hand with advanced integration capabilities.

Features: NetCrunch includes comprehensive monitoring, streamlined notifications, and strong customer support. VMware Aria Operations for Logs stands out with advanced log analytics, integration with VMware services, and robust diagnostic tools for complex environments.

Room for Improvement: NetCrunch users seek enhancements in reporting tools, expanded integration capabilities, and flexibility. VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve scalability, user-friendliness, and feature simplicity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetCrunch is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive support. VMware Aria Operations for Logs involves complex setups but provides extensive documentation and support suited for large organizations.

Pricing and ROI: NetCrunch is valued for cost-effectiveness and quick ROI, appealing to smaller enterprises. VMware Aria Operations for Logs is pricier but deemed worth the investment for long-term benefits and scalability.

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Categories and Ranking

NetCrunch

Ranking in Log Management

70th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (81st), Server Monitoring (28th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (64th)

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of NetCrunch is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.1% 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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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

Efficient troubleshooting with precise log filtering and an easy setup

The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding. While there are dashboards available, they are often created by community members and may not work after updates. It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality. It would also be advantageous if the tool could process even large amounts of data faster, though this may be more related to data movement challenges rather than the software itself.

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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

"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 system's management and its alerts are the most valuable aspects of the solution."

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

"I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten."

"We use the on-premises version of this solution for log analysis and to find details about certain issues."

"vRealize Log Insight has been running without any issues."

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

"Overall, I would recommend VMware Aria Operations for Logs because it is a good tool with many valuable features."

"The solution's simplicity, flexibility, and extensibility are valuable features as we can integrate everything in vRealize."

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Cons

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

"In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to host failures, such as unexpected shutdowns from hardware issues. Currently, High Availability (HA) doesn't seem to recognize whether the VMs are online during failover, treating them as offline or unavailable."

"Documentation is lacking, including some guide as to how to use the expressions. It is not clear how to look for a log, for example. Some examples in the documentation might be helpful. I think that VMware had good documentation, but it's no longer hosted. The documentation is not as easy to understand as it was before."

"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."

"The solution should be more user-friendly. The user interface and dashboard could be simplified."

"I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now."

"Technical support should be improved."

"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"I think it is a reasonably priced product."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."

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Agriculture

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Educational Organization

10%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

The cost of using VMware Aria Operations for Logs was very high, around two to three million dollars, although the exact figure is uncertain. The price was proving to be too much, especially with t...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Changing any telemetry requires creating a new template, such as changes to the VM disk size. Always having to create a new template ma...

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Overview

NetCrunch is an all-in-one network monitoring platform designed for hybrid IT environments, offering comprehensive agentless monitoring of thousands of devices across different technologies and platforms.

NetCrunch streamlines network management with automated discovery, configuration, and monitoring through rule-defined policies. It covers monitoring across various environments, providing real-time dashboards, dynamic views, and topology maps. With its versatile features, it supports diverse IT ecosystems efficiently. It offers a node-based license model that enables scalable deployment on-prem, self-hosted in the cloud, or in hybrid settings.

What are NetCrunch's most important features?

Agentless Monitoring: Supports devices using SNMP, server metrics, virtualization, cloud platforms, and traffic flows.
Automated Discovery: Facilitates network configuration and monitoring via 670+ monitoring packs and sensors.
Advanced Alerting: Filters, delays, and correlates alerts to minimize false positives with configurable escalation paths.
Real-time Dashboards: Provides dynamic views and automatic topology maps reflecting device status and relationships.
Action Scripts: Offers 40+ actions like script execution and device reboot to manage network incidents.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from NetCrunch?

Scalability: Simplifies expansion with a node-based licensing model adapting to network growth.
Flexibility: Supports on-prem, cloud, or hybrid models for versatile deployment options.
Efficiency: Automates routine tasks reducing manual intervention and potential errors.
Reliability: Enhances monitoring accuracy with real-time updates and minimized false alerts.
Integration Capability: Works with email, SMS, and service integrations for streamlined communication.

NetCrunch is implemented across industries like healthcare and finance, ensuring comprehensive monitoring solutions that accommodate specific protocol and compliance requirements. It's tailored for seamless integration into various IT architectures optimizing monitoring capabilities tailored to industry standards.

AdRem Software

Manage data at scale with centralized log management, deep operational visibility and intelligent analytics for troubleshooting and auditing across private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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Sample Customers

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

Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby

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