ClearSight Analyzer vs NETSCOUT nGeniusONE comparison

ClearSight Analyzer and NETSCOUT nGeniusONE are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ClearSight Analyzer is ranked #93, while NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.5. ClearSight Analyzer holds a 0.1% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT nGeniusONE’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ClearSight Analyzer users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and ClearSight Analyzer compete in the network monitoring and troubleshooting market. nGeniusONE seems to have an upper hand with its comprehensive features and suitability for large-scale deployments, while ClearSight Analyzer is preferred for detailed packet analysis.

Features: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE offers advanced analytics, seamless integration with other tools, and effective management of large network infrastructures. Its capacity for broad network oversight stands out. ClearSight Analyzer is notable for packet-level analysis, deep protocol insights, and its specialization in granular data analysis for precise troubleshooting.

Room for Improvement: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE can improve by simplifying its deployment process, enhancing user interface intuitiveness, and offering more cost-effective options for smaller enterprises. ClearSight Analyzer could benefit from expanding its feature set for broader analytics, improving scalability for larger networks, and refining its integration with other network systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE supports a scalable deployment model for extensive network settings and provides comprehensive support services. ClearSight Analyzer focuses on a simpler setup process with detailed diagnostic services and responsive customer support, making it suitable for smaller setups or targeted issues.

Pricing and ROI: NETSCOUT nGeniusONE requires a higher initial investment, promising significant ROI for large organizations needing network oversight. ClearSight Analyzer offers a lower cost of entry, focusing on packet analysis with strong returns for operations requiring specific troubleshooting capabilities, influenced by the network size and analysis needs.

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Categories and Ranking

ClearSight Analyzer

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

93rd

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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NETSCOUT nGeniusONE

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ClearSight Analyzer is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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DAVID-TAYLOR

Senior Network Engineer at Montgomery College

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I wouldn't want the interface to go towards the web because they did have a version that was inside of the TruView product. It was more web-based and, to me, the web-based applications lose the robustness of the intimacy of a true character interface. I liked that they were on that path and I hope that they stay on that path because it just looks like it's a better product. I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that. From a centralized platform, you could have multiple users using that particular product in a series of different ways. That's what I'd like to see, rather than having everybody running a standalone one on their own workstation.

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Ruslan Melnyk

Business Unit Manager at BAKOTECH

Useful for network performance monitoring

My manager can explain the use cases attached to the product. I am a unit leader in my company, and I don't sell the product directly to our partners or customers. In my company, I manage certain processes and a team while building, developing, and providing them with a direction for the market. NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is a good solution for network performance monitoring since it is not cloud-based. My company sells NETSCOUT nGeniusONE in eight to ten countries. I think the solution is not good for capacity planning, but it is better to help find problems in applications because not every infrastructure is good at managing working applications. I think it is a solution meant for applications. The tool is useful for solving problems attached to applications. The tool's real-time network monitoring capability was used when the product was more reactive. In our company, if we use real-time monitoring, then we need to deal with raw traffic. In our company, if we don't see any problem in the real-time systems, we have the possibility to rely on the tool since it acts like a time machine for us, which can allow us to get back to the areas of problem and solve them. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. For many users, it can be a good monitoring system that can be scaled up in the future. I think it is a good product to start with when working systems in an environment. NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is another tool used to manage raw traffic, and I find it to integrate well into our customers' network. I am not using it actively on the system. I use the tool for network packet brokers. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

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Pros

"What ClearSight will do is it actually maps out the conversation for you."

"The solution transforms packet wire data into real-time data that is actionable. It helps us with faster detection of issues and allows us to create alerts."

"The visual and graphical interfaces in the display that it provides for us to show our senior leadership. We can show them what is actually happening, instead of a spreadsheet."

"It catches bigger issues on a weekly basis. That's how often we find something big enough that the only reason we know about it is because of the nGeniusONE. The bigger issues are mostly security-type issues: Odd traffic leaving our network or coming into it, that has found its way past a firewall."

"The packet capture is the most valuable feature for us. It gathers data from the device. In case somebody has a problem, I can go back X amount of time - days, hours - and get the data to do real troubleshooting."

"The fact that it's able to capture and store packets from the wires is very useful for troubleshooting with our vendors, when issues do come up. It's valuable that we have that overall data for them."

"This solution provides us with increased visibility while conducting IT deployments. E.g., if we have devices which have overloaded or links which have saturated, then this tool tells us exactly what is going on with that link or device. Very few tools do it at this level for things like DDoS."

"Deep packet inspection is a very useful tool as it works in real time and uses serial packet-level analysis."

"The support is good."

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Cons

"I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that."

"Its initial setup process is complicated."

"It would be beneficial to see more AI capabilities included in nGeniusONE to further streamline processes and allow lower-level tech support to handle issues more effectively without escalating them."

"Some of the filters could be easier to see and to set up. That's the only thing that I've ever had any trouble with."

"Datadog is more stable than NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, being a SaaS-based solution compared to on-prem solutions like NETSCOUT."

"I would like to see improvement in the user experience. It's hard to manage it. We need a dedicated, highly-qualified person, compared to similar tools. Obviously, it's in a higher bracket, salary-wise. That's something the NETSCOUT team needs to focus on. It's a completely niche-skill technology, where we need to have the skills to manage, maintain, and deploy it."

"The GUI has gotten better over time but there could be some improvement in how the GUI is built."

"Some help screens would be nice, especially if we bring on new operators. It would be great to see if they have more helpful tips available."

"The scalability needs some work. From a probe perspective, we are limited to a certain amount of throughput on the devices themselves. Without having actual hooks into the bare metal hardware for the solutions, it's a bit of a "thumb in the air" as to when we hit our capacity or when our high watermark is."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was pretty modest because you could get it in different ways. I think the six licenses, at that time, were about $1,000 each. But then again, I work for a school and educators tend to get discounts on things. So maybe it cost us about five or six hundred a copy."

"The product is too expensive compared to other products."

"The license becomes cost prohibitive very quickly."

"If you are able and you are willing to use everything that Netscout provides to you, it's probably a relatively fair price. The problem is that it's such a large and such a complex tool that I'm not sure that many companies would be able to use it entirely, the way it's expected to be used."

"Cost is probably the biggest drawback. Compared to some of the newer vendors that have popped up in the space, it's definitely more on the expensive side... [But] it's been able to keep its value, even in the face of the cheaper competition."

"The biggest problem we have with this product is the expense."

"I rate the price of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a four out of five."

"It is a little overall pricey and expensive, but you get what you pay for."

"The platform is expensive."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

22%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

I would say if it’s an ISP that will build a scrubbing center, Netscout/Arbor is a good solution. In all other solutions, Imperva is a great choice.

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What do you like most about NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?

The pricing is a bit high yet not overly expensive. The cost depends on the size of the customer, as sizing controls the pricing.

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Overview

Protocol analysis tool for application performance analysis and monitoring. Provides real-time problem identification and statistics.

NETSCOUT

The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software provides you with tools to monitor and display information about your network both historically and in real time. The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software allows you to understand your current network usage and to plan for future needs. It also allows you to proactively troubleshoot problem areas in your network.

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