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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs NetMaster Network Intelligence comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista
Ranking in Network Management Applications
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetMaster Network Intelligence
Ranking in Network Management Applications
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetMaster Network Intelligence is 3.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista1.8%
NetMaster Network Intelligence3.2%
Other95.0%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Nachoba  Ivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support (IT) at Mantra Technologies
Easily manage configurations and monitor networks with enhanced reporting capabilities
In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 version under the user section. The option of changing from administrative to room should be available in the user section.
it_user558525 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Systems Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Streamlines quick and effective drill-down into the network stack for better troubleshooting
I would like to see a web-based interface that mimics the ease of doing data traces, similar to something like a Wireshark which is a Windows-based network monitoring tool. Wireshark is fast. I'm an old Windows guy, it's what I know. I think the liability of NetMaster is having to do things through the panels. It's slow to generate traces, and when you're doing a real-time troubleshooting call - when you have to wait 30 seconds for a process to spawn and fire up in order to give data back - 30 seconds is a long time when there's an issue. The user interface is probably the biggest impediment to my success with it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I really like Visual RAF, I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it will send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down, so I am always aware of what is going on."
"The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."
"The solution is easy to manage, especially the configuration manager, which simplifies the process of adding, modifying, and removing users or new devices and allows for creating new users without using a physical interface or Telnet while offering detailed reporting and real-time monitoring of network performance."
"Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."
"It is a good investment for features."
"The reports are good."
"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."
"The solution is easy to manage."
"I consider NetMaster to be the best-of-breed for network."
"Stability-wise, the whole product runs great, especially with the automation; that's where it really shines."
"Otherwise, I think it is one of the better network products out there."
"The most valuable features are SNA and IP monitoring, and it has been very easy to define many thresholds, including self-defining baselines."
"The support has been excellent. It is far and away the best among the products that our team supports."
 

Cons

"They should add more security features."
"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."
"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."
"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."
"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."
"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."
"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license."
"What we'd like to see in the next release of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points."
"I would like to see a web-based UI (major effort now in progress)."
"I think the liability of NetMaster is having to do things through the panels."
"I didn't think the SNMP function was easy to set up. That caused some problems with the address space."
"The automation part could use improvement, but I do not do that much with it."
"I would like to see new release migrations made easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
"Its price is reasonable."
"The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."
"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
18%
University
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.
What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...
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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,
CA NetMaster Network Management. CA NetMaster, CA NetMaster Network Management for TCP/IP, CA NetMaster Network Management for SNA, CA NetMaster Network Management for TCP/IP
 

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