Auvik Network Management (ANM) vs Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance comparison

Auvik Network Management (ANM) vs. Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance

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Categories and Ranking

Auvik Network Management (ANM)

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

221

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), Network Troubleshooting (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (6th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (2nd)

Cisco Provider Connectivity...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

46th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (42nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Auvik Network Management (ANM) is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Auvik Network Management (ANM)	1.2%
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance	0.8%
Other	98.0%

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reviewer2349501

Manager, Technical Services at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Real-time network visibility has transformed how we pinpoint LAN bottlenecks and resolve issues faster

The only area for improvement is pricing. Otherwise, the tool is great. I think the pricing is acceptable. If you are working with resellers, it makes it a little bit difficult sometimes for the reseller to be able to make too much, as the margin is not all that significant. However, we are not getting rid of Auvik Network Management (ANM). That is the only thing in my opinion that Auvik Network Management (ANM) can do a little bit better on—maybe just the pricing—but it is a great tool. We are not replacing it with anything and we are not removing it at all. It is a great tool, and we are able to monitor our own internal network as well as that of our customers. In most cases, we have not had any complaints about neither from my techs or from myself about its functionality, as it works really.

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Pifu Lin

Senior System Engineer at DYNASAFE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

Addresses connectivity issues with real-time monitoring while offering good local support

I had prepared for COC and the client. I work as a vendor for a client using Flow Mount for network performance monitoring. I focus on resolving client-side issues related to Packy Performance and quality use. This involves addressing network device issues, specifically Cisco network devices One…

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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

"Auvik Network Management (ANM) has positively impacted my organization by giving us one place to look to get a full picture of a customer's network environment without having to jump to multiple dashboards."

"The traffic insights feature shows us our network bandwidth usage without the need for expensive inline traffic decryption. It's very important to us. Knowing exactly what's going on, what traffic is flowing over my network is very much an important thing for me to know. We know that policies and procedures are being followed. And so we know that nobody is doing anything that they shouldn't be doing on a company network."

"The other element that it's helped us with is in predicting the future. And another thing that it allows us to do very easily is to track our bandwidth usage that's going in and out of each of the data centers. We've been able to use that information to trend and predict when we need to get upgrades in place. Funny enough, we have an order now where we're increasing our connectivity at one of our data centers tenfold and that's being driven because Auvik's enabled us to understand that we're rapidly approaching our threshold."

"The best features are the alerting and monitoring."

"Its proactive monitoring and simplified troubleshooting have significantly impacted our efficiency in handling network management tasks."

"The ability to put in individualized SNMP checks that might not be in the automated playbook is a valuable feature."

"The integration with other vendors, not just using their SNMP feature, but the actual integration to other cloud-based solutions is also valuable. We use Cisco Meraki, and integration into that has been very helpful."

"The visibility that it provides is probably the most valuable feature because we need to know what our sites look like. Understanding what our sites look like and knowing about what kind of network gear or network equipment these sites are running is very important for us. Previously, we didn't have visibility into everything."

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"APM analysis is much faster than traditional root cause analysis of application problems."

"The ability to measure performance end-to-end across the cloud data center allows us to take corrective action to keep our channels online."

"What I like most about Accedian Skylight is that it's a UI application, so using it is easy. I also like that the support for Accedian Skylight is helpful."

"We have found this to be a very valuable toolset, and has paid for itself several times over."

"If [the problem] is something related to HTTP or VoIP, then I can have a quick look into the protocols, a process which gives me some good ideas..."

"Customer Service: Very good. Technical Support: Excellent and responsive."

"The pricing of Accedian Skylight is really good; the sensors are low cost, their licensing model lets clients start small and grow as they need without being forced into expensive appliances or subscription models, and that is one of the things that we really like about offering it to our clients because they are not left out getting the right sort of information straightaway."

"Capturing traffic [is very interesting]. Currently, with our configuration, we don't capture the payload of the packets, just the header. But when we want the body, the payload of the packets, we can do a PCAP, and then analyze it within Wireshark."

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Cons

"It sometimes lags, especially in larger deployments."

"I'd probably like a little bit more mapping functionality. It gives me a visual overlay of the way that one network segment links to another, but I can't adjust it. Everything is at an equal distance, which makes sense, but I'd probably group some of the things closer and further as it reflects in reality, but I can't do that right now on their system."

"While Auvik Network Management (ANM) is useful for network visibility and troubleshooting, there are several areas where it could be improved."

"More capabilities in terms of default OIDs, so we can leverage more of the information from SNMP would be good to see."

"The user interface is not intuitive."

"The training is not intuitive."

"The NetFlow app can be a bit compressed and difficult to customize for better readability."

"One area of Auvik Network Management (ANM) that could be improved is that once it discovers network devices, the naming at times is confusing."

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"Increase the drive’s capacity to store more data, and maybe switch to a database system similar to 3Big-Data."

"This solution is expensive compared to some others."

"A lower price and more flexible versions will help the product."

"The Accedian Skylight user interface still has room for improvement."

"Support for more VoIP systems, Avaya, etc."

"Human resource costs can be high when dealing with connection issues."

"It's a bit slow. When I execute a query, something general with a short timeframe that covers one month, for instance, and I do not specify the IP source or IP destination, it can take ages because it has to query the whole database."

"It needs the possibility to export data because it is not easy to see larger data sets, e.g., for one month. It would be interesting to export data into a PDF or dashboard to keep a history of the situation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It turns out they only charge for routers and switches!"

"I find Auvik's pricing to be a good value for the features offered."

"Another reason that we picked Auvik was that its pricing is very good. The only non-open-source solution that had better pricing was PRTG, but Auvik had it beat in ease of use. All-around, Auvik has a really great price for the market."

"I love the pricing. It makes a lot of sense. It allows you to use your own metal, which is great because it enables us to go higher-end for some clients and lower-end for others... Even having the flexibility to switch clients between the Performance (expert) and the Essentials (simple) version of Auvik, on the fly, is really unheard of."

"It's always been very affordable."

"For the way that it's deployed, where the pricing only affects certain devices—meaning there are some free devices, so that you don't pay for everything—it's quite nicely priced in the middle. It's not an overpriced product, but it's also not a very cheap product."

"Its pricing is a little on the high end. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. It is more expensive than other solutions, but their per-device model is very fair. Anything other than the networking gear is monitored by Auvik at no charge."

"I would like it to be more cost-effective or affordable. It's not the most expensive one, but it's also not the cheapest solution out there. You pay month to month. It is what it is. It is not for everyone, but it depends on what you're looking for in your budget."

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"We understand there's a significant cost difference, but have yet to investigate fully."

"If you look into Riverbed, it's a licensing nightmare. You need to pay for every type of analysis... If you don't look into licensing, Riverbed and SolarWinds are pretty comparable. But if you look into licensing it would not be smart to go for either of them. On the pure, bare-metal basis, it's the same. But when you get the bare metal and a few basic licenses, then you need all those other licenses just to be sure that there's no issue... One of the great things about Skylight is you have them all, and you actually need them all."

"It's not for free, clearly. But on the other hand, it offers very interesting functionality. We pay around €100,000."

"The price is competitive overall, depending on the type of customer."

"Pricing is a little bit expensive."

"The solution was previously well-regarded, but after being acquired by Accedian, the prices have significantly increased. This has made it challenging to sell the product due to its high cost. It is an expensive solution."

"It provides value and the cost is not huge."

"The pricing is cheaper than other competing products, which is better for our budgets."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	160
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	27

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	9

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Auvik?

The reason I give it an eight, rather than a nine or ten, relates to the premium price of Auvik Network Management (ANM). If the price were lower, my expectations would not be so high, and I would ...

What needs improvement with Auvik?

Regarding the features of Auvik Network Management (ANM), I believe that the primary improvement needed focuses on ensuring the live topology map is as accurate and easy to understand as possible, ...

What is your primary use case for Auvik?

My main use case for Auvik Network Management (ANM) is to have full visibility, so when I have Auvik Network Management (ANM) deployed with my customer, especially the full license, which includes ...

What needs improvement with Accedian Skylight?

Human resource costs can be high when dealing with connection issues. I require more tools to file and resolve these issues efficiently.

What is your primary use case for Accedian Skylight?

What advice do you have for others considering Accedian Skylight?

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Also Known As

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Accedian Skylight, Accedian SkyLIGHT PVX, SkyLIGHT PVX, SecurActive, Performance Vision

Overview

Auvik Network Management offers competitive pricing for essential network and infrastructure device management, providing robust features valued by enterprises.

Auvik Network Management delivers comprehensive network visibility and management through intuitive auditing, alerting, and discovery functionalities. It eases troubleshooting, automates configuration backups, and includes a user-friendly interface for effective monitoring and management. With real-time alerts and customizable notifications, IT operations are streamlined, while remote access capabilities enhance time efficiency. ANM supports integration with other platforms, effectively maintaining device inventories and visualizing network topology.

What are the key features of Auvik Network Management?

Auditing: Offers comprehensive network audits, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Network Discovery: Simplifies the process of identifying network components.
Alerting Modules: Provides real-time alerts and customizable notifications.
Configuration Backups: Automates backups, safeguarding configurations.
Remote Access: Streamlines network management from any location.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Auvik Network Management?

Enhanced Network Visibility: Offers detailed insights into network operations.
Time Efficiency: Remote access and automated features save valuable time.
Proactive Issue Identification: Real-time monitoring aids in identifying issues quickly.
Integration Support: Works cohesively with other platforms, easing management.
Operational Efficiency: Automates management tasks for improved productivity.

In industries such as IT management and network administration, Auvik Network Management is predominantly utilized for overseeing and maintaining network infrastructures across multiple locations. It offers capabilities for monitoring network topology, receiving alerts on device downtimes, and managing performance metrics. Users employ its features for proactive issue identification, and auditing, helping maintain oversight of networks containing switches, routers, and firewalls. Auvik provides remote access and automated backups, which contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and network visibility.

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Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance offers a user-friendly interface with real-time monitoring and network analysis, aiding businesses in identifying connection issues and optimizing performance.

Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance is recognized for its real-time monitoring capabilities and straightforward GUI, key in diagnosing network performance issues and managing application performance. Its bandwidth utilization and network analysis features help optimize performance. Users can program captures for comprehensive performance checks, improving application performance analysis and troubleshooting. Though high pricing and licensing challenges are noted, and there’s a demand for improved design and adaptable reporting, it remains a valuable tool for network health insights.

What Are Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance's Most Important Features?

User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation and straightforward setup.
Real-Time Monitoring: Quickly identifies connection issues.
Bandwidth Utilization: Optimizes network performance.
Latency, Jitter, and Throughput Display: Offers insights into network health.
Programmable Captures: Ensures comprehensive performance checks.

What Benefits and ROI Should Users Look For in Reviews?

Network Performance Diagnosis: Efficiently identifies and resolves issues.
Device Health Monitoring: Keeps a close check on network devices.
Application Performance Management: Ensures optimal functioning across deployments.
Reduced Packet Loss: Enhances overall user experience.
Bandwidth Monitoring: Aids in resource management.

Implementations of Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance span industries from data centers to remote offices, supporting on-premise and cloud deployments. Companies leverage it to ensure network efficiency and reduce packet loss, providing vital analytics that enhance user experiences and support business operations.

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Sample Customers

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T-Systems, Thomson Reuters, Bordeaux Metropole, CGI, Citadelle Regional Hospital Center, Lorraine Institute of Oncology, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Groupe BPCE, Group S, Splitpoint, Horus-Net, Audatex, Indexis, Province de Liège, EASI, Spie Batignolles, Faymonville

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