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Big Switch Networks vs Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Big Switch Networks
Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
4th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (9th)
Gigamon Deep Observability ...
Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (42nd), Event Monitoring (15th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (34th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (41st), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (34th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (24th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Network Packet Broker (NPB) category, the mindshare of Big Switch Networks is 7.9%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is 19.1%, down from 32.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Packet Broker (NPB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline19.1%
Big Switch Networks7.9%
Other73.0%
Network Packet Broker (NPB)
 

Featured Reviews

Jason Best - PeerSpot reviewer
Data center network architect at Cloudwire
A flexible solution that can be integrated with third-party solutions whilst maintaining its automated nature
I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation. Meaning, having an active-active data center with multiple entrance-exit points. I think that feature could be improved to provide a kind of anycast gateway solution into the functionality that would make it a lot more flexible and versatile. Maybe also making the solution a bit more like the NSX-T from VMware, more on the logical part of the solution, like micro-segmentation and the ability to have a distributed firewall across the whole solution, to implement it in an easier way than they currently do with the security aspect of the solution.
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Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V
Experience boosts operational efficiency while performance sees room for improvement
I don't have specific information on whether it was purchased on the AWS marketplace or somewhere else. I am working with Dynatrace Operator. I am also working with Algosec, Alluvio, CrowdStrike, Firemon, Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, and other solutions. I think it's a good tool, and I am satisfied with it. We have not stored cloud workloads with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline yet; we are still on-premises. The technical support takes about one to two hours to respond, which is acceptable. I am satisfied with the scalability of the product. The interface is good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I think it's an easy, versatile solution to implement."
"What I liked about the solution is the quick and easy way you can build a network data center fabric."
"The Pipeline's Comprehensive Insights into data flows have helped improve operational efficiency and security."
"The solution is straightforward to set up."
"We use Gigamon for network visibility."
"The most valuable feature for improving network visibility with Gigamon is the packet filtering capability."
"The most valuable feature is NetFlow."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the encryption feature. From a security perspective, the solution hasn't significantly strengthened our security posture. However, it has greatly improved performance by streamlining encryption processes and avoiding encryption at multiple layers. This has also simplified troubleshooting, as we can whitelist certain processes."
"It is a good product. It provides network visibility, which is important. Gigamon can bring some optimizations to my network. It is helpful for security inspection, and it makes my firewall work fast because my firewall doesn't have to do the inspection of the SSL connections, for example."
"It has high stability."
 

Cons

"I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation."
"The Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline should have a feature showing the traffic flow within its platform. Currently, customers have to use separate tools for monitoring, which is inconvenient. If it had its visibility feature, it would make monitoring easier and more complete without needing extra tools."
"Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good."
"In terms of improvement, while the initial setup is not overly complicated, we did encounter a few issues."
"The challenge is monitoring the cloud network."
"The graphical user interface could be improved."
"The security should be improved."
"They should increase the solution's cluster capacity."
"Its filtering feature needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost depends on the number of switches that are going to be licensed to run the software."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The solution is highly-priced."
"I would rate the solution as expensive, around an eight or nine out of ten. There are other competitive solutions available."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
12%
Healthcare Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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What needs improvement with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good. They need to improve their performance.
What is your primary use case for Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
I am working with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline and Firemon, and I have been working with it for a year.
What advice do you have for others considering Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
I don't have specific information on whether it was purchased on the AWS marketplace or somewhere else. I am working with Dynatrace Operator. I am also working with Algosec, Alluvio, CrowdStrike, F...
 

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