

Find out in this report how the two Network Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
There is a return on investment when purchasing SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, as in the long run, there is a return on investments.
Cisco's support I would rate as a 10 compared to all other vendors.
I would rate support eight out of ten.
I received efficient responses to many questions.
They often say that only premium subscribers receive support within one or two hours.
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is a scalable solution, and by adding licenses, I can use the same deployment and instance to onboard more elements and nodes.
The license is based on the count of the ports.
The solution is quite stable.
I do not believe it integrated well with different infrastructures for hybrid environments.
The licensing model of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is always an issue for users because competitors offer unlimited and perpetual licenses, and SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer's model is quite costly compared to other brands.
Ideally, NetFlow should have a robust alerting mechanism.
It should be like a Meraki cloud, where if you are familiar with Meraki devices, you can locate any device directly on the world map.
provide a rating of nine out of ten
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer's model is quite costly compared to other brands.
People typically understand north-south traffic flows but usually miss the east-west traffic flows in data centers.
It provides proactive monitoring, rather than waiting for applications to go down due to heavy bandwidth or latency.
The best feature is customizable reporting, which includes network diagrams and monitoring of various types of bandwidth usage and peak times.
The bandwidth indicates the utilization of the devices; if any issue occurs, it triggers an alert for me.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (Formerly DCNM) | 0.6% |
| Zabbix | 5.7% |
| SolarWinds NPM | 3.4% |
| Other | 90.3% |
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer | 5.8% |
| Darktrace | 17.9% |
| Cisco Secure Network Analytics | 10.5% |
| Other | 65.8% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 10 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 16 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 13 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 4 |
| Large Enterprise | 26 |
The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) offers a comprehensive solution for managing Cisco NX-OS switches in hybrid-cloud environments, providing automation, visibility, and consistent operations. Designed to simplify and enhance data center management, NDFC integrates with Cisco Nexus Dashboard to streamline network connectivity, reduce deployment times, and ensure seamless transitions with minimal disruptions. Its modular architecture, new user interface, and support for non-Nexus OS platforms make it a robust tool for LAN, SAN, and IP Fabric for Media management. Additionally, NDFC enhances fabric reliability, automates workflows, and supports cloud connectivity with AWS and Microsoft Azure, making it ideal for businesses adapting to increasingly complex digital environments.
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