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Broadcom Network Flow Analysis vs Wireshark comparison

Broadcom and Wireshark are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. Broadcom is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0, while Wireshark is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.9. Broadcom holds a 2.9% mindshare in NT, compared to Wireshark’s 13.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Wireshark users who would recommend it.
Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
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100% willing to recommend
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98% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 2024

Wireshark and Broadcom Network Flow Analysis are network monitoring tools compared for their capabilities. Wireshark's data analysis tools are robust, but Broadcom Network Flow Analysis leads in detailed network flow insights and reporting.

Features: Wireshark offers packet-level analysis, which provides detailed visibility into network traffic. Its deep packet inspection and customization options are valuable features. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis provides comprehensive flow-based monitoring and advanced metric reporting. It also offers broad network visibility and automated reporting.

Room for Improvement: Wireshark needs better handling of larger data sets and enhanced automated features. There are calls for it to improve scalability. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis requires a more intuitive setup process and better documentation. Enhancements in ease of use would also be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Wireshark is simple to deploy according to most users and has excellent community support. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis, while offering extensive deployment options, has mixed reviews regarding support responsiveness and setup complexity.

Pricing and ROI: Wireshark is free, providing significant value with no initial setup costs and a high ROI, particularly for smaller budgets. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis, potentially more costly, offers a comprehensive toolset that can justify the investment through advanced capabilities and detailed reporting.

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
Ranking in Network Troubleshooting
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (19th), Network Monitoring Software (59th)
Wireshark
Ranking in Network Troubleshooting
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Troubleshooting category, the mindshare of Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is 2.9%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wireshark is 13.9%, up from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Purneswara Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the complete flow analysis can be identified through the tool. The classification of each protocol and how the bandwidth utilization is happening with the protocols while managing to get SLAs, IP protocols, and QoS metrics is possible because of the product.
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Vijay Duggal - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detailed traffic analysis and helps troubleshoot issues
There is a disadvantage when it comes to sampling intervals. While the solution supports sampling as fine as one millisecond, it requires a copy at that interval. My Python script allows me to achieve a granularity of up to ten microseconds, but I can't go beyond that. When dealing with provisioning on both issues, it would be beneficial if I could go down to the microsecond level, if not the nanosecond. Additionally, I've heard from a colleague that Wireshark might be less effective in the voice domain.
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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

"It is an overall stable solution."
"This solution has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important."
"The best part about Wireshark, in my opinion, is its ability to analyze packet capture files."
"The ability to decrypt traffic and the abundance of filters available are both valuable features."
"Wireshark has a lot of features. It's a powerful tool if you're familiar with it. You can see everything on the network with it."
"Wireshark helps us to understand network traffic."
"The strongest feature of this solution, is the ability it gives us to carry out deep-packet inspections on our network, particularly when a function isn't performing as it should."
"It is a stable product. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"If you're dealing with troubleshooting network, voice issues, or network operations, having a tool like Wireshark to dive into packet details is important. The initial setup is straightforward. Anyone starting out or looking to deploy it on your personal PC or machine can do it easily."
"Wireshark is a good tool to start with network analyzing and packet capturing."
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Cons

"Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement."
"I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package."
"Wireshark's UI isn't easy to handle and doesn't have as nice a view as Omnipeek."
"The product is great but I wish there were more of an emphasis on the command line tools."
"Wireshark could be improved by adding more monitoring features."
"Big trace files (more than 1,000,000 packets) can be slow, but then you can use "TraceWrangler" (also free) to help with slicing and dicing the data."
"The only thing that I don't like is sometimes there is an update, and something that I was using is either no longer there or it has changed."
"The decryption of encrypted packets could be better."
"It is difficult to scale this solution."
"You need some basic knowledge to work with Wireshark. Maybe it could be more user-friendly just for new users. Just for the new generation."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."
"Wireshark is free of charge, and there's no license involved."
"It's a stand-alone tool. If there is a commercial license for it I am unaware of it."
"The solution is open source so is free."
"We are using a freeware version of this solution, so there are no licence costs involved."
"This is an open-source product that can be used free of charge."
"It is an open-source solution."
"I am using the free version of this solution."
"Wireshark is free software, so you can download it and use it for free with no licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Non Profit
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Insurance Company
10%
University
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
It is an overall stable solution.
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What needs improvement with Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.
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What is your primary use case for Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
I use Broadcom Network Flow Analysis in my company as it helps us deal with the classification of protocol, which will monitor the flow, and once we enable the flow in the network devices, we can s...
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What do you like most about Wireshark?
The GUI is easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wireshark?
Wireshark is priced at a medium range, not too high, not too low. The pricing could be more flexible, and they might make it more expensive. That said, compared to other products, it is competitive.
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What needs improvement with Wireshark?
The speed of the Internet could be improved, especially its performance. Performance can sometimes be a challenge due to numerous factors.
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Also Known As

CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis
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Overview

CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

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Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.
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