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Darktrace vs Nagios Network Analyzer comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Darktrace
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (2nd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (7th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (10th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (9th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (4th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (5th), AI Observability (7th)
Nagios Network Analyzer
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of Darktrace is 15.4%, down from 25.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nagios Network Analyzer is 4.0%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Darktrace15.4%
Nagios Network Analyzer4.0%
Other80.6%
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

Featured Reviews

Pasan Jayarathna - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Cyberwell Solution
Monitoring has improved data loss detection and now spots abnormal internal file transfers quickly
In my understanding, the best feature Darktrace offers is the identification of copying files, which acts as a DLP, and it is a main concern for companies because users sometimes copy data outside without knowing, especially those without a technical background. When I mention the DLP-like feature and file copying detection, the alerts have been very timely, as we get an alert within a couple of minutes, which is excellent. Even if some developers are working after hours and copying files, our SOC team detects this, and most of the time they call us so we can identify the users. The alerts are quite accurate and proactive.
Rob Sabath - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Analyst at University of the Sunshine Coast
The solution is useful for monitoring network devices, but the interface is old-fashioned
The solution is useful for monitoring network devices We use it for up-and-down monitoring features. It’s an old solution. It has an old-fashioned interface. The product must provide a compliance testing feature. I have been using the solution for six years. I rate the tool’s stability a ten…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The models, triggers, and alerts are customizable."
"The product can scale."
"The most valuable feature in Darktrace is that it gives me a comprehensive, detailed view of my network and whatever is happening inside it."
"The product offers us a very good user interface and we've found the network visibility to be very good so far."
"I find it very good in the way that they show the past events, including the attack history, and you are able to visualize all of the attack paths and connectivity to see what's happened."
"The most beneficial feature in Darktrace is identifying phishing emails with the help of the AI engine and machine learning."
"The Enterprise Immune System, Cyber Artificial Intelligence Analyst, and Antigena technology are all very useful aspects of the product."
"The solution is stable. We've never had any problems with it."
"The network monitoring feature, especially, stands out to me."
"Since we have been using it for the last five years we have done very well with reference to ROI."
"Network tracking is the most valuable feature of Network Analyzer."
"Its initial setup process is straightforward."
"The initial setup is easy."
"I have found that it has a good GUI and user-friendly administration."
"The tool's UI is user-friendly, and pricing is affordable. It is very easy to deploy and learn."
"It is highly customizable and can be integrated well with third-party software."
 

Cons

"Darktrace would tell you, for example, if there was a ransomware attack, but it wouldn't stop the attack."
"They just need to work on their price. In terms of features, we are trying to understand all the features that we have. We're still exploring everything that we have so that we can fully utilize it. At this point in time, it is not about the features. It is more about utilization. We're just trying to utilize everything to full capacity."
"The stability isn't good but I like the product."
"It's quite expensive to have."
"I would like to see some additional enhancements."
"The pricing is expensive. It costs over $100,000 a year."
"The pricing is based on the number of endpoints, so the program is rather expensive."
"In the next version, I'd like to see penetration testing."
"The graphics and reports can be a little bit better."
"There is room for improvement on the setup side."
"There are some loopholes you need to be aware of from a security perspective."
"Nagios Network Analyzer should integrate an application monitoring solution to monitor application bandwidth usage."
"I think the reports can be improved. They're adopted."
"It's very hard to install materials. You need a lot of documentation. They should make it easier to install and configure the solution."
"It has an old-fashioned interface."
"The bandwidth for its front-end version needs enhancement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are too expensive compared with other vendors."
"The cost of the solution is expensive for smaller businesses. They will not be able to afford it or might not need this type of security solution."
"It is inexpensive considering what it can do and the competition."
"The price of the solution is not cheap. It is not a one-time purchase, there is a subscription that needs to be paid every one to five years depending on your choice. It is expensive but you can reduce the price by only using the services that you want."
"We've budgeted about 50,000 Kuwaiti dinars for the solution. That is a yearly operating cost."
"It's an expensive solution."
"The solution is about $6,000 per quarter."
"It is expensive. I don't have the price for other competitors."
"The solution is cost-efficient."
"They charge around ten thousand per month for one thousand nodes. That is their overall cost, but it differs on which company you are applying to, whether you are a service provider or an enterprise."
"I rate Nagios Network Analyzer's pricing a six out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise29
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise3
 

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Concerning pricing for the product, I would say it is somewhat expensive.
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Sample Customers

Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
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