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ClearSight Analyzer vs NETSCOUT nGeniusONE comparison

ClearSight Analyzer and NETSCOUT nGeniusONE are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ClearSight Analyzer is ranked #92, while NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is ranked #32 with an average rating of 8.7. ClearSight Analyzer holds a 0.4% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT nGeniusONE’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ClearSight Analyzer users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% 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
92nd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
32nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ClearSight Analyzer is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is 1.0%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE1.0%
ClearSight Analyzer0.4%
Other98.6%
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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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EdwardShim
General Manager at MOCOMSYS
Offers detailed network monitoring but requires improvement in deployment complexity and pricing
The price is really high, making it difficult for many financial companies to purchase immediately; it will take time for them to afford any budget for the purchase. The traffic data correlation feature's effectiveness with performance issues for clients remains uncertain as there are questions that need to be addressed through engineers regarding how many customers are actually using it. Regarding pricing and value for money, while the solution has the potential to save time and money for clients in the long term, monitoring solutions for performance management or network monitoring do not cause immediate damage to a company. It could lead to damage over time, but financial and management teams typically cannot see the immediate crisis. This is why many big companies Samsung and Hyundai try to build their own monitoring solutions using open-source tools and their own engineers, though it has not been successful.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"This is the best protocol analyzer I've used and I've used some from WildPackets and quite a few other places."
"What ClearSight will do is it actually maps out the conversation for you."
"It has played an integral part in providing valuable information in a critical arena."
"This solution has cut our overall troubleshooting time by several days."
"It is a scalable product."
"We have seen ROI, saved a lot of time in triaging, found root cause identities on packet captures, and been able to feed that information back to vendors so they can fix problems with solid evidence, resulting in a measurable decrease in mean time to know (MTTK)."
"The packet-based searching capability of NETSCOUT is highly valued as it allows us to better analyze the network."
"With the Vprobes, we quickly identified issues on the application servers, which we normally couldn't, where it usually would be a full circle round between our NOC and server people."
"Before we were pretty weak in network KPIs; the solution transforms packet wire data into real-time data that is actionable, helps us with faster detection of issues, allows us to create alerts, provides the right people in our company with the right information in a single pane of glass view, and gives us increased visibility while conducting an IT deployment."
"Proactive versus a customer having a bad experience: That is the key point."
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Cons

"I was upset when they sold the product to NETSCOUT."
"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."
"The product is a little complicated."
"On a network the size of ours, the loading times seem a little extensive, 20 or 30 seconds to load up some graphs."
"A lot of tools highlight what's going on but they don't actually pinpoint the user experience. It would be good if there were a small message or something highlighting what the user experience is like and any degradation that's actually occurring."
"NG1 has been stable for a while in our environment - at least we have what we needed. But with nBA, there's a lot of room for improvement."
"The dependency mapping is good, but I am hopeful that they will build some type of partnership and relationship with ServiceNow. I want to see NETSCOUT partner with ServiceNow so they can leverage Service Now Discovery and Service Mapping to automate the build of the service dependency mappings inside of nGeniusONE."
"The product is a little complicated."
"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."
"One of the products we use is SolarWinds, and it provides a very cool mapping of an agent from end-to-end. If NETSCOUT could somehow implement that into their design... make it quicker and easier to get those net paths, it would be huge."
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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."
"It can be expensive, but if you have a good configuration, based on what you are looking for, it's okay, it's manageable."
"The license becomes cost prohibitive very quickly."
"We have a premium customized contract for the solution."
"The price is only for acquisition; it's not a licence."
"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."
"I rate the price of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a four out of five."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Retailer
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise37
 

Questions from the Community

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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?
Regarding its high price, I give NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a seven.
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Compared 8% of the time
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Compared 7% of the time
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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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