NETSCOUT nGeniusONE vs SolarWinds Network Automation Manager comparison

NETSCOUT and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. NETSCOUT is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5, while SolarWinds is ranked #107. NETSCOUT holds a 1.5% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of NETSCOUT users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and SolarWinds Network Automation Manager compete in the network infrastructure optimization category. NETSCOUT has the upper hand with robust architecture and data-driven insights.

Features: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE includes deep packet analysis for accurate troubleshooting, real-time application monitoring, and extensive analytics tools for effective network performance management. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager automates repetitive network tasks, features intuitive infrastructure management, and enhances operational efficiency across various network scales.

Room for Improvement: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE could streamline its deployment process, enhance user interface intuitiveness, and provide more flexible integration options. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager might benefit from expanding its advanced diagnostics capabilities, improving scalability for larger networks, and offering more detailed application monitoring tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds Network Automation Manager offers a straightforward deployment and a user-friendly approach, making integration easier. Its customer service is noted for being readily accessible. NETSCOUT nGeniusONE may require more effort to deploy due to its complexity, yet provides in-depth support that caters to specific organizational needs.

Pricing and ROI: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE generally incurs a higher setup cost, justified by its advanced capabilities and data depth, potentially yielding significant long-term ROI for data-reliant enterprises. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager offers a more cost-effective initial investment, emphasizing reduced operational costs and faster returns through its automation benefits.

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NETSCOUT nGeniusONE vs. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager

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Categories and Ranking

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

15th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Network Automati...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

107th

Average Rating

5.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Automation (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is 1.5%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE	1.5%
SolarWinds Network Automation Manager	0.2%
Other	98.3%

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Mohammed Hassan

Regional Director at iSecureMind

Helps us by providing root cause analysis when it comes to latency and performance issues

I would recommend NETSCOUT nGeniusONE to others yet not for small SMBs due to the pricing. It is important to have the necessary NETSCOUT experience for smooth integration. The automated issue detection sometimes has a few false positives but is overall cost-effective for our customers. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Giulio Valeri

Owner at SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SRL

Threat detection failures, poor technical support, and expensive

We use the solution to manage all of our customer's systems. We monitor and decide if everything is okay and if not, we do changes when needed. For example, if there is a need to change the antivirus software we can automate the process and install the new one. There are scripts within the software…

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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

"Aside from having the logs that are just on the firewall, we're able to get the traffic as it's going in between, throughout our network. It isolates end sources that are having issues, where we don't have any other tools that would be able to go down to an end-user's computer to find out what's going on."

"The best feature is when we have it connected permanently via TAPs. That enables us to constantly collect data and then we can go back in time... To be able to rewind, back in time, and see the problem as it happened, is very helpful."

"The packet capture is the most valuable feature for us. It gathers data from the device. In case somebody has a problem, I can go back X amount of time - days, hours - and get the data to do real troubleshooting."

"We build application dashboards and performance indexes for locations."

"If a lot of traffic from one site is hitting AWS Cloud or the data center, then we want to know which client is utilizing the most bandwidth. We will work with nGeniusONE to troubleshoot the issue."

"It is a scalable solution."

"The solution helps us get to root cause quickly by using the Media Monitor to help identify QoS mismatches for voice calls on the network."

"Deep packet inspection is probably the strongest feature."

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"The solution offers so many great resources, it makes them a powerhouse in the market."

"The installation is easy."

Cons

"There are so many features that it makes it hard to know it all. You end up paying for things that you don't use and probably don't even need. It might be better if Netscout came up with a modular way to pay for what you're going to use and not pay for all of this "white elephant" without being able to take advantage of all of it."

"here is a big issue with the special way they use InfiniStream to store data."

"It's not intuitive, it's not simple to use. It is probably the only monitoring tool, out of all the ones that I have, that I really need an expert on, an expert from nGenius, a contractor that I have to pay, to manage the tool. And that's because it's simply not easy to use. Netscout needs to focus on making it easier to use."

"The solution could do more for security. It should offer more security-related features."

"The single pane of glass view is a challenge. I like the graphics, they're easy to understand, but when more digging is required, it's more complicated to get what I'm expecting."

"Datadog is more stable than NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, being a SaaS-based solution compared to on-prem solutions like NETSCOUT."

"Initial setup was complex."

"Our biggest area of concern right now, supporting the applications, is that while NETSCOUT does a good job of monitoring the network and the applications, we need more visibility into system health and performance monitoring."

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"We did not like SolarWinds because it was not able to communicate between UPSA and our accounting system. They should have better integration."

"The price could be a bit lower."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license becomes cost prohibitive very quickly."

"The platform is expensive."

"Their pricing is very competitive with other solutions... But what I like about NETSCOUT's licensing is that it's shared across all their platforms. They don't create a new licensing scheme for every one of their products. So for nGeniusONE, you buy a certain license level, and it works on all of their products."

"Licensing is flexible, it's not tied to anything else. We can easily switch up the licensing piece... Obviously, NETSCOUT is a little bit in the higher range, but it gives you value for money. You get what you pay for."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product may come across as a cheap tool for some, while it may seem costly for others."

"Make sure you get the low down on your licensing and understand the licensing requirements before making a purchase, especially when it comes to an upgrade. Make sure that it suits your needs before you commit to it. For example, we purchased ATA at version 6.2.1. At that time, the licensing covered everything we need. NETSCOUT comes out with 6.2.2, stating that in order to upgrade, you had to purchase CyberStream licensing. Now that requires some additional funding from both a capital investment and a maintenance cost. That's something that should have been said, "Well, if you want these additional features, you will need to purchase these CyberStreams." Otherwise, we should be allowed to continue on the basic operations as it is now through the newer releases without being stuck."

"Cost is probably the biggest drawback. Compared to some of the newer vendors that have popped up in the space, it's definitely more on the expensive side... [But] it's been able to keep its value, even in the face of the cheaper competition."

"I rate the price of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a four out of five."

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"The price of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is fair. However, it is more expensive than ConnectWise."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	37

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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.

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What do you like most about NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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

The pricing is a bit high yet not overly expensive. The cost depends on the size of the customer, as sizing controls the pricing.

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Also Known As

NETSCOUT nGenius, nGeniusONE

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Overview

The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software provides you with tools to monitor and display information about your network both historically and in real time. The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software allows you to understand your current network usage and to plan for future needs. It also allows you to proactively troubleshoot problem areas in your network.

NETSCOUT

Scale environments from 1,000 to tens of thousands of nodes with comprehensive performance, traffic, WAN, and switch port monitoring, automated change and configuration management, and IP address management in an integrated network automation software solution.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Cerner Corporation

Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond

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