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NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE vs SolarWinds Network Automation Manager comparison

NETSCOUT and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. NETSCOUT is ranked #31 with an average rating of 10.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #107. NETSCOUT holds a 0.4% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NETSCOUT users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.
NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE and SolarWinds Network Automation Manager are competing in the network management space. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive support.

Features: NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE provides real-time performance monitoring, end-to-end visibility, and proactive diagnostics. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager offers robust automation capabilities, detailed network insights, and seamless integration.

Room for Improvement: NETSCOUT could enhance its automation functions, improve tailored setup options, and expand network insight depth. SolarWinds can advance in simplifying deployment processes, refine customer support responsiveness, and optimize their user interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is known for its streamlined deployment process and quick support, ensuring speedy implementation. SolarWinds offers a more flexible deployment with customized configurations and broader support services.

Pricing and ROI: NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is competitively priced, offering favorable ROI through efficient network visibility tools. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager, though possibly having higher initial costs, provides justified investment through its extensive features and long-term savings in network automation.

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Categories and Ranking

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
31st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
6
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
2
Ranking in other categories
Network Automation (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Leandro Di Maria - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers real-time monitoring capabilities, which help businesses optimize their operations
The tools are part of managed environments, but when the capabilities of the routers need to be increased, we use NETSCOUT to manage things at an international level. The tool's user interface is okay. It would be great if the tool could provide alerts during attacks in Spanish. In the next release, if the traffic analysis could send our company an alert before an attack starts, it would be even better. Before an attack starts, seeing the traffic behavior and activities would be great. The tool should also share alerts since it is an area where the product has certain shortcomings.
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Giulio Valeri - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The most valuable feature of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is the network troubleshooting analysis. You can pinpoint an issue before it could shut down the network."
"I like the single pane of glass view. I like being able to go to one place instead of having to hunt around for everything."
"The most valuable features of this solution are monitoring and maintaining traffic queuing, as well as seeing who is using the bandwidth."
"I like the single pane of glass view because it presents everything in one window, obviously. You can see it all. With a quick glance, you get a pretty good snapshot of what's going on in a particular situation."
"The solution's technical support team consists of good engineers and technicians."
"This is a very reliable and complete solution for troubleshooting and monitoring environments."
"The solution offers so many great resources, it makes them a powerhouse in the market."
"The installation is easy."
 

Cons

"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"They require a lot of manual effort as traffic flows, networks, and formal times change."
"Usability is the area with the biggest room for improvement. We've found that with NETSCOUT, while it's a fantastic product, the usability is a major factor because there are just way too many clicks. It's obvious, from our experience, that the people who are developing the product aren't using it."
"The GUI interface and dashboards could be more attractive to the customer."
"Before an attack starts, seeing the traffic behavior and activities would be great. The tool should also share alerts since it is an area where the product has certain shortcomings."
"In terms of additional features, I would like to see better event notification. Right now, we put in an email address to receive an alert and it receives every event and every alert that comes out. We need something a little more granular."
"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 tool's price is okay. On a scale of one to ten, I rate it as a five, where one means it is not expensive, and ten means it is the most expensive."
"Cost is contracted on a yearly basis. There is no additional cost beyond the standard licensing."
"The price of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE is high. The other solutions are less expensive but we cannot depend on the other solutions, they are not as stable."
"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
Government
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
Educational Organization
44%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?
The tool's price is okay. On a scale of one to ten, I rate it as a five, where one means it is not expensive, and ten means it is the most expensive.
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What needs improvement with NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?
The tools are part of managed environments, but when the capabilities of the routers need to be increased, we use NETSCOUT to manage things at an international level. The tool's user interface is o...
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What is your primary use case for NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE?
I use the solution in my company to analyze international traffic.
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Also Known As

nGeniusPULSE
SolarWinds NAM
 

Overview

NETSCOUT’s nGeniusPULSE delivers the visibility needed into today’s evolving IT eco-system to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of your mission-critical business services across your multi-cloud environment, from wherever users need access.

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.

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Sample Customers

Banco Votorantim
Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond
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