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NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability vs Redgate Monitor comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.0
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability enhances uptime, productivity, and savings by reducing troubleshooting time and integrating well with existing products.
Sentiment score
7.2
Redgate Monitor improves efficiency by preventing system downtime, saving time and money, and simplifying infrastructure oversight with proactive alerts.
I have seen a return on investment because it has enabled our clients to review all their estate in one place, far easier and better than what SCOM was providing them with.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
I have seen a return on investment since Redgate Monitor has reduced cost by alerting IT staff to an emerging issue prior to it reaching crash states.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I believe the use and helpfulness of Redgate Monitor warrant valid investment for any company seeking to maximize efficiency.
Senior Database Administrator at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability support is praised for knowledgeable assistance, yet users desire quicker response times and more resources.
Sentiment score
7.3
Redgate Monitor's customer service is highly rated for its exceptional, fast, and responsive support, consistently ensuring user satisfaction.
They need to work on their response time and overall competence.
Regional Director at iSecureMind Integrated Solutions
The distributor's support is rated an eight out of ten, indicating room for improvement in SLA handling.
System Integrator at a construction company with 11-50 employees
I am actually happy with technical support from NETSCOUT.
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
The customer support is very proactive, supportive, and available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
The customer support for Redgate Monitor has been fast and responsive.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I would rate customer support a nine.
Senior Database Administrator at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability is praised for scalability, though hardware costs challenge large-scale growth; appreciated for flexible architecture.
Sentiment score
7.0
Redgate Monitor is praised for scalability and adaptability, though there are concerns about addressing existing safety issues effectively.
The solution is highly scalable and accommodates the growth needs effectively.
System Integrator at a construction company with 11-50 employees
It is not similar to software solutions Datadog or Dynatrace where they can easily add agents without problems.
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
Redgate Monitor is highly scalable.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Redgate Monitor's scalability fits our organization's needs perfectly and handles growth well.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
Redgate Monitor's scalability is indeed valid.
Senior Database Administrator at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability is praised for reliability, though complex configurations and specific demands can cause occasional instability.
Sentiment score
8.6
Users unanimously find Redgate Monitor stable, reliable, and lag-free, ensuring dependable performance and safety for database management.
Datadog is more stable than NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, being a SaaS-based solution compared to on-prem solutions like NETSCOUT.
Regional Director at iSecureMind Integrated Solutions
I rate the stability of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE as ten out of ten since we have not experienced any escalations or downtime issues from the end user's side.
System Integrator at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Customers are more sensitive about NETSCOUT nGeniusONE's upgrades because it has hardware.
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
I have not experienced lagging or downtime.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
I believe Redgate Monitor is stable; although dealing with databases requires caution, I have not encountered any negative experiences regarding its safety.
Senior Database Administrator at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability requires interface simplification, better integration, enhanced analytics, reduced costs, and improved user experience and documentation.
Users seek enhanced customization, simplified dashboards, improved automation, remote access, efficiency, and cost reductions in Redgate Monitor.
Customers want to have service assurance, including NPM and APM, from one vendor.
Regional Director at iSecureMind Integrated Solutions
It would be beneficial to see more AI capabilities included in nGeniusONE to further streamline processes.
System Integrator at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Many big companies Samsung and Hyundai try to build their own monitoring solutions using open-source tools and their own engineers, though it has not been successful.
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
Just alerting is great, but having the ability to act through the app would be valuable.
For alert customization, it should be possible to have customization for every DB metric, which would be very useful.
Senior Database Administrator at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
One of the areas that Redgate Monitor needs to improve includes providing a dedicated section of code for missing indexes.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
 

Setup Cost

NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability is costly but offers valuable features and flexible licensing, though enterprise deployment can be very expensive.
Enterprise users praise Redgate Monitor's pricing but suggest subscription model improvements for better SME accessibility.
The cost depends on the size of the customer, as sizing controls the pricing.
Regional Director at iSecureMind Integrated Solutions
Regarding its high price, I give NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a seven.
Newwork And Collaboration Supervisor at Nafeza
The cost could be a little bit lower, especially for small and medium enterprises to use this tool.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I must say I don't favor the subscription model, and the price is somewhat higher.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I consider it a fair amount.
Senior Database Administrator at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability provides comprehensive network analysis, offering visibility and quick issue resolution through its user-friendly interface and robust features.
Redgate Monitor enhances database performance and management with alerts, resource monitoring, and reports for improved productivity and security.
The capability of real-time traffic intelligence is also very useful because it allows for the comparison between real-time and historical packet levels.
Regional Director at iSecureMind Integrated Solutions
Their analysis capability actually surpasses other APM solutions, which is why customers love it.
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE has an easier dashboard to manipulate compared to SolarWinds.
Ingeniero en Telecomunicaciones at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The best features Redgate Monitor offers include detailed resource monitoring, instant alerts, and easy customization.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Redgate Monitor has minimized downtime of critical systems due to proactive alerts as resource usage hits critical customizable thresholds.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I find myself relying on the monitor the most because as a DBA, my sole responsibility is to make sure that the data is up and accessible.
 

Categories and Ranking

NETSCOUT Network & Applicat...
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
29th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (46th), Network Monitoring Software (7th), Network Troubleshooting (12th), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (11th)
Redgate Monitor
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redgate Monitor is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Redgate Monitor0.5%
NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability1.8%
Other97.7%
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

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Newwork And Collaboration Supervisor at Nafeza
Monitoring has improved bandwidth insights and application diagnosis but setup and costs still need work
They need room for improvement about the spare parts. There are shortages in Egypt in their stock. We tried to make RMA for specific parts, and it took a long time. Comparing this to a vendor like Cisco, who provides any component next business day, NETSCOUT nGeniusONE took a long time. This needs more improvement. I believe it is expensive. They need to reduce its budget a little bit. Comparing to other solutions, it is very expensive.
Micah Richards - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Centralized monitoring has reduced outages and enables faster diagnosis across all database servers
The best features Redgate Monitor offers include detailed resource monitoring, instant alerts, and easy customization. A user can quickly see how your server is performing and which queries are taking the longest. The instant alerts and customizable options help since it is a multiple-platform database observability for the entire estate. I use this to optimize performance, ensure security, and mitigate potential risks with fast, deep-dive analysis and intelligent alerting. I love Redgate Monitor because it helps manage an entire database estate from a single pane of glass. Redgate Monitor has positively impacted my organization by creating database observability to proactively mitigate potential risks with instant problem diagnosis and customizable alerting. It accelerates daily database maintenance by automating time-consuming manual tasks, such as identifying long-running queries or tracking blocked processes, which frees up time to proactively improve the performance and security of servers. I have seen time savings from twenty percent to forty-five percent. It also helps to minimize downtime.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise59
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Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
I would say if it’s an ISP that will build a scrubbing center, Netscout/Arbor is a good solution. In all other solutions, Imperva is a great choice.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
Regarding its high price, I give NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a seven.
What needs improvement with NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?
They need room for improvement about the spare parts. There are shortages in Egypt in their stock. We tried to make RMA for specific parts, and it took a long time. Comparing this to a vendor like ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Redgate Monitor?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I consider it a fair amount; my peers also feel that it falls within a comfortable range.
What needs improvement with Redgate Monitor?
Regarding how Redgate Monitor can be improved, I think the capability to actually handle things would be a great feature. The ability to do things from a phone to a SQL server for standard issues w...
What is your primary use case for Redgate Monitor?
My main use case for Redgate Monitor is to keep watch on the servers and to know when incidents occur and to have a proactive reaction instead of a reactionary response. A specific example of how I...
 

Also Known As

NETSCOUT nGenius, NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE, NETSCOUT vSTREAM, NETSCOUT InfiniStreamNG, TruView
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Cerner Corporation
1. Microsoft 2. Amazon 3. Google 4. Facebook 5. Apple 6. IBM 7. Oracle 8. SAP 9. Cisco 10. Intel 11. Adobe 12. Salesforce 13. Netflix 14. Twitter 15. LinkedIn 16. Uber 17. Airbnb 18. Spotify 19. Dropbox 20. Pinterest 21. Snapchat 22. Tesla 23. HP 24. Dell 25. Sony 26. Samsung 27. General Electric 28. Siemens 29. Volkswagen 30. BMW 31. Toyota 32. Coca-Cola
Find out what your peers are saying about NETSCOUT Network & Application Observability vs. Redgate Monitor and other solutions. Updated: November 2026.
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