ClearSight Analyzer vs NETSCOUT nGeniusONE comparison

ClearSight Analyzer and NETSCOUT nGeniusONE are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ClearSight Analyzer is ranked #104, while NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is ranked #31 with an average rating of 8.5. ClearSight Analyzer holds a 0.1% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT nGeniusONE’s 1.5% 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

104th

Average Rating

10.0

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NETSCOUT nGeniusONE

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

31st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 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 1.5%, down from 1.6% 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 most valuable feature is visibility."

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

"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 VoLTE model, call search and Media Monitor were essential when we launched VoLTE. We're relying heavily on them to troubleshoot our VoLTE calls."

"The most valuable features are visibility, real-time, on-demand."

"If one of our network pipes is getting plugged up by somebody using too much bandwidth, we can use the NETSCOUT tool to examine and find out what is going on."

"The speed that you can get from the top of a problem all the way down to the packet layer of troubleshooting analysis."

"We've saved a lot of time in triaging. We have found root cause identities on packet captures and have been able to feed that information back to a specific vendor, because a lot of our technology is emerging. So, we're able to give that feedback to our vendors and have them solve the problems that they need to fix, and they have the evidence to do so."

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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."

"nGeniusONE could be improved by reducing the number of bare metal servers required to run it. Currently, you need a separate bare metal server for each of the following: Xfinity, ISNG, nGeniusONE, and CFS. It would be more cost-effective and less complex if all of these functionalities could be combined into a single bare metal server."

"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."

"We would like better end-to-end data flows. This is something that my users always complain about, as they don't know what the data flows are on the network. We would like to know every point along the line."

"The feature I am looking for is the Arbor technology, especially to run in parallel with our firewall... It's getting there."

"The stability is only fair. It goes down a lot."

"Initial setup was complex."

"The product is a little complicated."

"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."

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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."

"Like any company, we always want better pricing. The pricing is okay, but it's not a cheap solution. When you want to deploy it across an enterprise as large as ours, you go into seven figures. It's not a cheap solution to get out there."

"The scalability becomes very expensive quickly."

"Licensing is flexible, it's not tied to anything else. We can easily switch up the licensing piece... Obviously, NETSCOUT is a little bit in the higher range, but it gives you value for money. You get what you pay for."

"It can be expensive, but if you have a good configuration, based on what you are looking for, it's okay, it's manageable."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product may come across as a cheap tool for some, while it may seem costly for others."

"The price is only for acquisition; it's not a licence."

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

"Make sure you get the low down on your licensing and understand the licensing requirements before making a purchase, especially when it comes to an upgrade. Make sure that it suits your needs before you commit to it. For example, we purchased ATA at version 6.2.1. At that time, the licensing covered everything we need. NETSCOUT comes out with 6.2.2, stating that in order to upgrade, you had to purchase CyberStream licensing. Now that requires some additional funding from both a capital investment and a maintenance cost. That's something that should have been said, "Well, if you want these additional features, you will need to purchase these CyberStreams." Otherwise, we should be allowed to continue on the basic operations as it is now through the newer releases without being stuck."

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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.

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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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