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Microsoft .NET Framework vs Zenoss Cloud comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft .NET Framework
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zenoss Cloud
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
19th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Event Monitoring (14th), Network Monitoring Software (63rd), Server Monitoring (25th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (52nd), Container Monitoring (9th), Cloud Monitoring Software (42nd), AIOps (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Microsoft .NET Framework is 3.9%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zenoss Cloud is 2.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Infrastructure Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft .NET Framework3.9%
Zenoss Cloud2.0%
Other94.1%
Application Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

PavanKumar18 - PeerSpot reviewer
QA Analyst at iSpace Inc
Improved security and streamlined cloud deployments have reduced maintenance and simplified troubleshooting
The Visual Studio ID that we are using requires more RAM and IP. Sometimes it goes high on this phone exchange, and it crashes sometimes. We have to review this with Microsoft itself. That is something we do not understand. The breakage goes up, and I think it was the process that decreased, but still partitions are there somehow in Cloudera Selami. We do not even understand what the issue is. I think six more RAM would help.
ClaudiaChen - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect - Senior Technology Architect at Telstra
Generates close to real-time alerts so users can resolve issues, but needs more integration and public cloud monitoring features
As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Microsoft .NET Framework is 100% stable."
"With Microsoft .NET, the dynamic web content handling became easier and the Microsoft world of web became more programmable with use of reusable and redistributable web components and systems (building blocks)."
"Microsoft is better in backward compatibility compared to others."
"The technology is very scalable and accessible to use."
"It is easy to use, and it runs on a Windows platform."
"The solution's technical support is very good...The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The most valuable features for us are web frameworks like MVC, Web API, and WCS."
"I like that ASP.NET is used for the framework and the core web services."
"It's easy to use."
"What I like most about Zenoss Service Dynamics is that it monitors the devices and gives close to real-time alerts. For example, in case the device is not available, Zenoss Service Dynamics generates an alert so my team can resolve the issue."
"Its Docker Container concept is mind blowing. It is the first monitoring tool which comes with Docker features."
"Overall, it's a great solution, and I consider it to be one of the best."
"They have also accommodated many state-of-the-art technologies like Docker and ZooKeeper."
"With this solution, they can have one million users at the same time with no crashes."
"The most valuable feature is the flexible discovery mechanism."
"It is the most flexible solution of this type, but it takes time to adapt."
 

Cons

"Microsoft has its own product called Blazor, but I don't think it's quite as powerful yet as React or Angular. That's an area for improvement."
"The solution could improve by optimizing the memory for better performance."
"They should have more training materials available that are specific to .NET. We spend a lot of money training our engineers."
"There is room for Microsoft .NET Framework to improve cloud platform capabilities."
"The product's price is an area of concern, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The ASP.NET framework is no longer supported because the new .NET framework has taken over so any core changes require us to redo projects."
"The .NET open source community is very small and it would be nice if it were larger."
"The integration capability of the product with AI is an area with certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor."
"Technical support is 3/10, poor: Incomplete and poor documentation Undocumented processes Inconsistent solutions to problems depending on source"
"The AI aspect needs to improve."
"This solution is complex for beginners so it takes some time to learn."
"There was a problem with Zenoss and storage monitoring."
"The inclusion of a feature to show a graphical view of the network would be a helpful improvement."
"There is room for improvement with the administrative part. They introduced Control Center to manage things in Zenoss 5. The services that Zenoss provides remained the same, but the administrative part, since they introduced Docker, etc., has become a little complex"
"It would be ideal if the product offered sound alerts."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing could be cheaper."
"Microsoft .NET Framework is free of cost."
"The product’s pricing is a bit high."
"Microsoft .NET Framework is licensed under the Windows License."
"Considering the bigger picture, opting for the Microsoft ecosystem can be beneficial and it is priced well. When relying on entirely open-source solutions, you may encounter challenges associated with dealing with multiple vendors and potentially compromised security measures. However, it is important to note that Microsoft could enhance its performance when it comes to addressing critical security concerns."
"If you want to develop an enterprise-level application, you have to purchase the enterprise-level development license."
"The product is not expensive."
"The product and support for this solution are free for everyone."
"The pricing depends on the environment, the number of services, and the size of the data center. It can go from $100,000 to a million dollars."
"There are additional costs you'll have to pay apart from the license fee for Zenoss Service Dynamics. I can't remember exactly how much my company is paying because I don't handle the finance part, but the cost is paid annually. On a scale of one to five, with one being the cheapest and five being the most expensive, I'm rating the solution three out of five."
"It depends on the customer, what he wants."
"It is very cost-effective compared to the tools I worked with in the past. The company is gaining a lot with respect to the cost factor. It provides agentless monitoring and in a very cheap way."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Transportation Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft .NET Framework?
I don't know about pricing. I'm paying for Visual Studio, even though I'm not using the new version yet. Prices can always be better, but I think for the environment provided, the prices are accept...
What needs improvement with Microsoft .NET Framework?
The Visual Studio ID that we are using requires more RAM and IP. Sometimes it goes high on this phone exchange, and it crashes sometimes. We have to review this with Microsoft itself. That is somet...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft .NET Framework?
We have been using the Viasat QoS, which is a web application platform. We are using a part of this web application. Regarding Nexity, we are not getting whatever they are offering, but it is fine ...
What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
In my experience, I worked with many monitoring software, but the one that gave me the most functionalities of a large-scale company is Zenoss, due to its ability to monitor completely hybrid and a...
 

Also Known As

MS .NET Framework
Cloud Monitoring, Zenoss Service Dynamics
 

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Sample Customers

Curtin University, Rockwell Automation, Aruba Networks, Insurity Inc., City of Barcelona, Pennsylvania DCNR, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, A1 Telekom Austria AG, Eastman Chemical Company
2degrees, Rackspace, State of North Dakota, El Paso Independent School District, NWN Corporation
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