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Entuity vs SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer comparison

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The compared Park Place Technologies and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. Park Place Technologies is ranked #67 in NMS , and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #3 in NTA , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 6.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Park Place Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

Entuity
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (67th)
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Entuity is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, on the other hand, focuses on Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), holds 6.5% mindshare, up 4.9% since last year.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Entuity0.6%
Zabbix3.6%
SolarWinds NPM3.6%
Other92.2%
Network Monitoring Software
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer6.5%
Darktrace15.1%
Cisco Secure Network Analytics8.4%
Other70.0%
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Salman - PeerSpot reviewer
Ahmed Salman
Performance & Monitoring Supervisor at Saudi Telecom Company
A good solution for network monitoring and support management, but there is no centralized database
There is no centralized database. It is an issue if you use a local database and have multiple borders. However, if you have an external database, you can keep the same old data from an old border up to 100 borders. In addition, if we want to create an ABI or use an ABI to connect data, there is no competition when we ask for support. If we want to modify the calculation matrix or equation, we have to raise a professional service. Other competitors like Micro Focus, a network management system, have a new supportability matrix in the market every quarter.
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Raja Xabi - PeerSpot reviewer
Raja Xabi
Technical Manager at APRAL
Improved bandwidth management and network visibility have resulted in financial benefits and streamlined operations
There is always room for improvement in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, such as implementing instant reporting based on business intelligence reports and more granular filters in their dashboard to improve the GUI view and reporting. 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. If users are comfortable with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer, they have to make the hard decision to invest, and it's suggested from a user's perspective that SolarWinds should improve their financial model and licensing to become competitive, especially for small to medium businesses.
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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

"Entuity's best feature is its ability to monitor a large number of devices."
"We went for this solution because it comes with a lot of features; it's an all-in-one solution, which means we don't have to go for multiple solutions."
"We find the SurePath component of this solution to be very valuable, as it gives us the path to whatever we are configuring."
"Event management and the geographical Google API-based network topology are the most valuable features of Entuity."
"My clients have received a good return on investment."
"The best thing about Entuity is that it's easy to use. It's user-friendly. It's intuitive and easy to customize as per your needs."
"I would recommend Entuity to other users as it's user-friendly and easier to manage than other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of Entuity is network mapping and information. When clicking on a particular location it can automatically survey the connectivity diagram for us. We can arrange this icon in any kind of formats, such as ring or mesh. The networking mapping can show the components and interconnectivity with the help of IP addresses and NetFlow."
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"It doesn't cost too much."
"Overall, for my use cases, this product is very good and I recommend it."
"The support is excellent."
"We conduct network traffic analysis for a couple of key reasons. First, we look for traffic anomalies, such as unexpected increases or decreases in network traffic within specific segments. This helps us determine if the network needs to be re-architected."
"We have already seen a return on our investment by going with ThousandEyes."
"It is great at telling you if your devices are working and it keeps an eye on your network's overall performance."
"What my organization likes best about SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is its easy deployment."
"What I like the most is the bandwidth assessment."
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Cons

"The configuration of the logging could be improved because if someone deleted any note or inventory, or some change to the inventory, we are not able to identify which user or which administrator modifies these details. For example, there should be read-only locks on maps to prevent their deletion. This way people can only read and cannot delete that particular map."
"Entuity currently has APIs, but they are not straightforward. They are not flexible if an external system wants to communicate with Entuity or create an integration that is not available out of the box. Its APIs can be flexible so that they can be utilized for external integrations that are not available out of the box."
"It should support IPAM or IP Address Management. When it comes to the network, IP Address Management is a feature for which we have to use a different solution. When we are managing networks, if IPAM also becomes a part of this, we do not have to look for a separate solution."
"Entuity can improve the fetching of device configuration. The solution uses scripts and I could not understand them or find any recourses on the internet to learn about the language that is used in the script. It could be more user-friendly and the device configuration management could be enhanced."
"If we want to modify the calculation matrix or equation, we have to raise a professional service."
"Entuity can expand its coverage on monitoring VoIP solutions a little bit more."
"A typical user might want to see even more depth to the standard reporting and ease of integration."
"We would like the backup element of this solution to be improved as, at present, it is very limited and does not have much scope for customization."
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"Technical support is fine but they need to improve their response time."
"The plotting of the device on the map is not appropriate."
"An area for improvement in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is the dashboarding. The user interface also has room for improvement because it's currently clunky."
"Regarding improvement, the application monitoring capabilities are not exceptional."
"The problem is that SolarWinds is trying to bolt in too much and that can leave bugs, which you have to then sort out, leaving the product unstable. SolarWinds needs to try and slow down and improve the stability of the product, as opposed to bringing out more and more features."
"I'm expecting to see a little bit more artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. They need a bit more sophistication in that."
"It can be complex to set up and configure."
"If your network is on SolarWinds, and you notice that the traffic is bad because it says "user downloading a heavy file," it doesn't indicate which endpoint is downloading those heavy files."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Entuity's licensing is very highly-priced."
"It varies and depends on the quantity. It's worth the cost."
"It can be comparatively expensive but that is because it is comprehensive."
"Entuity is not an expensive solution."
"We have 400 licenses and we are only using 150 licenses."
"Licensing for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is paid yearly, and there are no additional costs that you need to pay apart from the standard licensing fees because you don't need to purchase another solution to make SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer work. Pricing for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is more expensive than other solutions."
"Pricing for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is very high. I have a customer that needs the solution but doesn't have the budget for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because the problem is that you can't use the solution only. You have to buy requirements such as the SolarWinds NPM first, and some companies don't have the budget for all the required components and modules. SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer can cost up to $10,000, and some customers don't have that budget. Another product has all the modules that SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer has, with a very low price, that can be a replacement, which is ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. PRTG is another solution that can replace SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer."
"The pricing is really good."
"NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is reasonably priced."
"The price of this solution is exceptional."
"While the pricing is fair, it could be better."
"SolarWinds' pricing structure is the primary reason why some customers opt for another solution such as ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. In NTA, you are charged per port, meaning that if you have a 24-port switch you will be charged for 24 individual nodes. ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer, on the other hand, charges per switch, such that if you add a switch, the entire switch will count as one single node."
"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
24%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise26
 

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all kind of software in monitoring from infra to end to end, it depends on the funct...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
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 i...
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
Regarding improvement, the application monitoring capabilities are not exceptional. If SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer could improve in that area, it would be helpful. It is less AIOps driven a...
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Overview

Entuity offers a user-friendly interface with network mapping and integration capabilities. It provides real-time connectivity diagrams and detailed device monitoring. Automated network discovery ensures accurate topology mapping, and its updated dashboard enhances data visibility.

Entuity's focus is on network device monitoring, catering to switches, routers, access points, and firewalls. It tracks health, status, CPU, memory, and performance metrics, allowing users to set thresholds for alerts and incidents. Integration with monitoring systems enables insights and reports on connectivity and network metrics, reducing noise through event management capabilities while managing configurations and performance inventory.

What are the standout features of Entuity?
  • Ease of Deployment: Quickly set up with minimal effort, making it accessible for users with different technical backgrounds.
  • Real-Time Network Mapping: Provides live connectivity diagrams to enhance network understanding and troubleshooting.
  • SurePath Monitoring: Offers detailed insights into network device performance for improved oversight.
  • Automated Discovery: Delivers precise topology mapping for efficient network management.
  • Customizable Dashboard: Facilitates comprehensive data visibility tailored to specific needs.
  • Event Management: Streamlines alert processes to prioritize critical issues effectively.
  • Google API-Based Topology: Integrates with Google APIs for advanced topology visualization.
What benefits do users receive from Entuity?
  • Enhanced Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ticketing tools to improve functionality.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Enables ease of navigation and efficient management, reducing training requirements.
  • Stability and Updates: Continuous updates provide stable performance and feature enhancements.
  • Technical Support: Access to comprehensive support that aids in resolving issues promptly.

Entuity is implemented extensively in industries requiring robust network management, including telecommunications and enterprises with distributed networks. It ensures consistent monitoring and operational efficiency across locations, helping organizations maintain optimal network performance and reliability.

Park Place Technologies

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer provides comprehensive bandwidth analysis and traffic visibility, offering real-time insights and proactive alerting to manage networks effectively.

Renowned for its extensive monitoring capabilities across diverse devices, SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer integrates seamlessly with other SolarWinds tools, enhancing network visibility and troubleshooting. Users benefit from customizable dashboards, detailed application tracking, and historical performance analysis. The tool is pivotal in managing network issues and ensuring network stability, although it faces some challenges in improving automation, third-party integration, and pricing flexibility.

What are the key features of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
  • Bandwidth Analysis: Provides detailed insights into bandwidth consumption.
  • Traffic Visibility: Offers extensive monitoring of devices across vendor types.
  • Customizable Dashboards: Users can create tailored dashboards for specific needs.
  • Application Tracking: Delivers in-depth tracking of application performance.
  • Historical Performance Analysis: Allows thorough investigation of past network issues.
What benefits or ROI should users consider?
  • Real-Time Insights: Enables prompt detection of network issues.
  • Proactive Alerting: Alerts facilitate quick response to potential problems.
  • Enhanced Troubleshooting: Tools integration aids in faster problem resolution.
  • Capacity Planning: Assists in forecasting and managing bandwidth needs.
  • Comprehensive Reporting: Generates detailed reports for informed decision-making.

In industries requiring extensive network management, SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is widely implemented for monitoring network performance and traffic analysis. Organizations use it to supervise bandwidth consumption and assess site connections, aiding in bandwidth-heavy application analyses. It is crucial for generating reports and maintaining network stability, supporting capacity planning and endpoint monitoring to manage infrastructure proactively.

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Sample Customers

Tait Communications, Vattenfall, Discovery, University of Minnesota, Pernod Ricard, Electric Car
Oceaneering International, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, 335th Signal Command, Immofori
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