Wireshark vs SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor Comparison

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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85% 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

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

Network Monitoring Software

4.4 448 user ratings

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Overview

Description

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

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is a powerful and affordable network monitoring software enabling you to quickly detect, diagnose, and resolve network performance problems and outages.

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

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SW Score & Breakdown

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%

85% 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

73%
Reviews

85%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

79%

Features

Total Features	7 Features	3 Features
Common Features for All	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. 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 Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system 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	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. 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 Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system 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

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	Online	Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 158 user ratings	4.4/5 448 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 80.4% Very Good 18.4% Average 1.3% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 53.8% Very Good 37.5% Average 6.3% Poor 2.2% Terrible 0.2%
Review Summary	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.	SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is praised for its user-friendly interface, intuitive navigation, and robust monitoring capabilities, making it an effective tool for managing complex networks. Users highlight the ease of adding devices, setting up alerts, and creating custom dashboards, while also appreciating the valuable information provided by features like Network Insight and NetPath. However, some users mention that the interface could benefit from further customization options, and certain advanced features might require additional research and expertise.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Wireshark Custom	Online Quote Others
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