FortiMonitor vs Ixia Hawkeye comparison

Fortinet and Keysight Technologies are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Fortinet is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.4, while Keysight Technologies is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0. Fortinet holds a 0.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to Keysight Technologies’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Keysight Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Ixia Hawkeye and FortiMonitor compete in network performance monitoring and management. Ixia Hawkeye leads in pricing and support satisfaction, while FortiMonitor offers superior features perceived as worth investing in.

Features: Ixia Hawkeye provides advanced network performance metrics, synthetic monitoring, and real-time visibility into issues offering critical insights for proactive management. FortiMonitor offers robust cloud infrastructure monitoring, strong analytics, and integration flexibility, ideal for complex digital environments.

Room for Improvement: Ixia Hawkeye could enhance its cloud infrastructure support, expand analytics capabilities, and improve integration flexibility. FortiMonitor could streamline its deployment process, enhance intuitive configurability, and accelerate response times in customer support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ixia Hawkeye is known for an intuitive installation and responsive customer service. FortiMonitor offers flexible cloud deployment but may require more setup time and their customer service can be slower due to complex inquiries.

Pricing and ROI: Ixia Hawkeye is noted for its affordable setup cost with competitive ROI due to its lower price point. FortiMonitor, though potentially more expensive upfront, delivers strong ROI by offering a comprehensive feature set appealing to larger enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

FortiMonitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

14th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Alerting and Incident Management (7th), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (3rd)

Ixia Hawkeye

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

32nd

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

35th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Unified Communications Monitoring (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of FortiMonitor is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ixia Hawkeye is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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JaimeVasquez

Commercial Manager at IT-Experience

Monitoring capabilities keep operations running smoothly and alerts enhance proactive system management

We use FortiMonitor to monitor the infrastructure of our customers. We check on what is happening with their operations, monitor bandwidth, ensure configurations are appropriate for the customer, and identify if anything is going wrong The most valuable features of FortiMonitor are its redundancy…

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José Enrique Cano Rodriguez

Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy

A valuable tool for optimizing network performance and security with comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, user-friendly interface, and flexibility for scripting

Distinguishing itself from network management systems like SolarWinds Orion and Dataminer, Hawkeye offers a distinctive feature. It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games. In contrast, SolarWinds and Dataminer typically offer a more general evaluation of network health. Hawkeye's unique capability enables a detailed analysis of network performance through specific tests, allowing administrators to identify areas in need of improvement and take precise actions to enhance network performance.

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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

"FortiMonitor has a very intuitive dashboard, which makes it particularly helpful for analyzing traffic, alerts, and other information."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is what the devices are used for. We have big backups for our Cradlepoint solutions, but FortiMonitor is a great routing device and we love working with them."

"The tool continuously improves, adapting to support new vendors and technologies. Importantly, it automates the process, triggering alerts when devices require attention, and eliminating the need for manual intervention."

"FortiMonitor is really easy to use for monitoring the logs on FortiGate...It is a stable product."

"The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is user monitoring. We are able to see if the user is following the policy or not from their system. Additionally, the solution integrates well with Fortinet FortiGate and has centralized management."

"The solution helps to see client infrastructure. It has many boxes and blinks green or red when the station goes up or down. We have different domains for the device groups that we monitor."

"With FortiMonitor, you can get all the logs of the traffic information of the destination or the source."

"Overall, I would recommend FortiMonitor to others."

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"The ease of setup is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It's easy to set up and run tests."

"It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games."

"Our customer was happiest with the price of this product."

"The most valuable feature is the deployment because it's very easy to deploy real flow through the network."

Cons

"Additionally, there are no AI features in FortiMonitor, which might be an area for enhancement."

"Sometimes, during high CPU usage, we cannot access FortiMonitor and must refresh it."

"I think the current features are really good for me, nothing else comes to mind right now. Maybe some small improvements could be made in the customization and configuration part of the UI to make it easier or more intuitive. Customizable UI options, like we saw in the demo, could be helpful for everyone. But in our operational environment, having clear health status and system details is crucial for us system engineers. One feature I'd really like to see is a credential management system. It would help us keep track of who's logged in and how many times, which is important due to user restrictions. Sometimes, we need to manage logins more efficiently, like logging off other users to free up credentials. So having a feature like that would be really helpful."

"We use FortiToken, and it's a pain to use because you have to send things through your phone and then confirm by email. Only after this can you log in. It's dual-factor authentication. I wish that I could just log in or bring up a dashboard where I could log in from."

". Enhancements in the dashboard, such as clearer alerting, maintenance window management, software version tracking, and better visualization, would be beneficial."

"FortiMonitor needs to improve its alert system."

"There are no AI features in FortiMonitor, which might be an area for enhancement."

"There is room for improvement in the FortiMonitor report. It is not ideal for showcasing to tech customers or managers, especially when trying to display high CPU usage from logins within a specific range of months or the most recent month."

More FortiMonitor cons

"Ixia has one flaw, which is that they do not print the license code on the paper licenses that are shipped to the customers."

"You can't delete more than one thing at a time. It would be great to be able to highlight three out of five things and delete them, whether it's a test or an actual report."

"Improvements in network performance are essential."

"The customization of tests and even the results can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of licensing, while it may not be the most expensive option on the market, it's relatively cost-effective. You can obtain licenses at a lower cost, with the calculation being straightforward. For example, if you onboard around 5,000 devices, you'll need approximately 5,000 licenses, as each device typically counts as one license."

"Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution."

"The tool's pricing model in Vietnam is a bit high. I rate the product price as an eight out of ten."

"On a scale from one to ten, I rate the pricing a nine since it is a good solution that is available at a cheap price."

"The price of FortiMonitor is approximately $200 annually for 225 users. The price is competitive."

"We have a large customer base for Fortinet, and the additional buying power got us really great discounts."

"FortiMonitor's price is very high."

"There are additional costs needed for certain functionality, such as scalability."

"In larger networks, the costs for licenses tend to be more reasonable, but for smaller networks, it appears relatively costly."

"It cost us approximately 25,000 for two years. This is cheaper than ThousandEyes."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

29%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Non Profit

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

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Questions from the Community

What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

I have a clear bias because I work for Panopta. We aren't a fit for everyone, but I can confirm that Panopta is a lot less work to stand up and maintain. It's also a lot easier to use and onboard n...

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What do you like most about FortiMonitor?

In FortiMonitor, we're linked up with our Netgear, CactusServer, and NOC. It's really valuable because everything's migrating to one dashboard for us system engineers. We can keep an eye on traffic...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiMonitor?

FortiMonitor does save time but not significantly on costs, as there are still expenses related to procurement, installation, and licensing.

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What do you like most about Ixia Hawkeye?

It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games.

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What needs improvement with Ixia Hawkeye?

Improvements in network performance are essential.

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What is your primary use case for Ixia Hawkeye?

Our objective is to evaluate the performance of GPON and DOCSIS networks which involves considering factors such as pricing, sales, and the technical aspects of conducting tests. To achieve this, v...

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Overview

FortiMonitor is a comprehensive, SaaS-based digital experience monitoring (DEM) platform that helps organizations modernize their performance-monitoring tools. It provides visibility into endpoint application performance and digital experience—no matter where the user resides or where the application is hosted.

Fortinet

Hawkeye quickly and effectively validates network performance, isolates problems, and proactively detects issues by running scheduled verification tests. Using a combination of hardware and software agents called Performance Endpoints, Hawkeye simulates application traffic and sends key performance metrics to a central console for fast action.

Keysight Technologies

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SONY, GoDaddy, HCL, ING, ARMOR, billboard

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