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NetCrunch vs VMware vCenter comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

NetCrunch
Ranking in Server Monitoring
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (83rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (66th), Log Management (73rd)
VMware vCenter
Ranking in Server Monitoring
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of NetCrunch is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware vCenter is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RP
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.
Muhammad Fahad - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for live migration and storage management with simple deployments
I am using vMotion for live migration and storage migrations. I can use vCenter for both now. In vCenter, I can easily manage storage and move it from one server to another, which is beneficial for the environment. If any server is down, I can utilize the storage for different servers. I can easily manage from anywhere. Deployments are simple, and optimization can improve security management. Troubleshooting is easy, and it is possible to detect noncompliance configurations, minimizing costs. The deployment does not require high-cost human resources. I use a single dual machine for multiple VMs. This offers many benefits compared to physical servers or machines.

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."
"It is easy to create and manage virtual infrastructure."
"The initial setup is a very user-friendly process. Installation and configuration are easy."
"I can say that the product is stable because we have been using the tool for the last fifteen years in our company, and there has been no issue."
"The integration of vCenter server with any software, whether from VMware or a third party, is smooth and straightforward."
"We use VMware vCenter for centralization and to manage all the VMs."
"We must create a VIN on each node. You want to make the VIN ten times if you have a thin host. We mostly create VMs, and the vCenter publishes the template on all hosts."
"VMware vCenter has significantly improved our infrastructure management by enabling virtualization. We can virtualize our infrastructure, eliminating the need to access servers physically. Everything can be managed remotely."
"I integrated with VMware products, which makes integration easy."
 

Cons

"I didn't care for the role-based, permission-based options, which were not the best."
"The main issue with VMware vCenter is its pricing and licensing model. The licensing model has shifted, leading to higher costs, particularly for smaller organizations."
"The protocol interface or web page is not easy to use, and the personal portal is difficult to navigate."
"The licensing model needs improvement, especially with the transition to Broadcom."
"The product's technical support services could be better."
"Efficiency and redundancy can be increased, minimizing or mitigating downtime."
"We face some upgrade patch management issues."
"vCentre licensing cost is on the higher side as well."
"VMware vCenter is an expensive product. Its price needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The platform is expensive."
"The solution is pretty expensive for small businesses because there are few lower-scale VMware vCenter solutions."
"The platform has reasonable pricing."
"The platform is highly-priced."
"The product is expensive."
"The licensing model was a bit complex, but thanks to the vCenter product usage program, which VMware introduced, it's kind of easy for us to use a pay-as-you-go model."
"VMware vCenter is not expensive."
"We have purchased monthly licenses for the platform. There are additional costs involved."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Agriculture
11%
Educational Organization
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about VMware vCenter?
The filtering capabilities also enhance scalability by optimizing resource allocation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware vCenter?
The initial package for VMware vCenter is not less than $10,000, which can be prohibitive for smaller organizations. The licensing model now requires purchasing 96-core solutions, even if fewer cor...
What needs improvement with VMware vCenter?
The main issue with VMware vCenter is its pricing and licensing model. The licensing model has shifted, leading to higher costs, particularly for smaller organizations. Additionally, the transition...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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