Azure Network Watcher vs Wireshark Comparison

77% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Azure Network Watcher

Network Monitoring Software

4.6 16 user ratings

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92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Wireshark

Network Monitoring Software

4.8 158 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Network Watcher provides you the ability to diagnose your most common VPN Gateway and Connections issues. Monitor and diagnose networking issues without logging in to your virtual machines (VMs) using Network Watcher. Trigger packet capture by setting alerts, and gain access to real-time performance information at the packet level. When you see an issue, you can investigate in detail for better diagnoses. Build a deeper understanding of your network traffic pattern using Network Security Group flow logs. Read more

Network protocol analyzer that helps businesses capture live data and track, manage and analyze network traffic at microscopic level. It is designed to help commercial enterprises, government agencies, and non-profit organizations capture and analyze network traffic over a secured connection. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $0.30.

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Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

77% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

74%
Reviews

73%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

63%

92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

86%
Reviews

85%
Momentum

69%
Popularity

82%

Features

Total Features	4 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 1 More - Show Less	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 16 user ratings	4.8/5 158 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 62.5% Very Good 31.3% Average 6.3% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 80.4% Very Good 18.4% Average 1.3% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
Review Summary	Not Available	Wireshark is widely praised as a powerful, free, and comprehensive packet analyzer for network troubleshooting and security analysis. Users particularly appreciate its deep packet inspection capabilities, protocol filters, and support for multiple platforms. While its learning curve can be steep for beginners, its vast online resources and community support mitigate this challenge. Some users noted performance issues with large log files and expressed a desire for a more intuitive user interface. Overall, Wireshark is a valuable tool for network professionals, but its complexity requires a certain level of expertise.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $0.30.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Plan 1 $0.50 $0.50 Plan 3 $0.30 $0.30 per month Plan 4 $3.00 $3.00 per month Plan 5 $0.30 $0.30 per month Plan 6 $3.50 $3.50 per GB Plan 2 $1.00 $1.00 per month	Wireshark Custom
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