Fortra's Network Server Suite vs Nagios Core comparison

Fortra and Nagios are both solutions in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category. Fortra is ranked #76, while Nagios is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.1. Fortra holds a 0.1% mindshare in IM, compared to Nagios’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Nagios users are willing to recommend the solution.

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We performed a comparison between Fortra's Network Server Suite and Nagios Core based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Network Server Suite

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

76th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Nagios Core

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

8th

Average Rating

8.0

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Network Monitoring Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of Fortra's Network Server Suite is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nagios Core is 3.9%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Nishith-Vyas

Tech Lead at STL Digital Limited

Oct 2, 2024

Valuable reporting and alert system with room for PDF export improvements

I use Nagios Core for monitoring purposes only. I have added enough extensions to the Nagios Core, and the company does not want to add any new features because whatever I have added is completely worth it. I have created Nagios Core projects to improve its functionality, and we use it to monitor…

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"Nagios Core is free to use."

"The Nagios Core (PNP4Nagios + Core) is free and can be setup by Netadmin within a few hours. The only additional cost is the cloud server."

"We have saved a lot of time, money, and effort in reducing disaster times, which is owed to Nagios quick alerting."

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"Lessening the price point would be an improvement."

"The product is cheaply priced."

"Most the plugin features are free."

"The solution is expensive."

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Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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What do you like most about Nagios Core?

What I like about Nagios Core is that it helps me ensure everything is running smoothly by checking the status of hosts and services.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nagios Core?

Nagios Core is a free and open-source product. We don't charge for the product itself, but we charge for the man-hour costs related to installation, configuration, ongoing operation, and maintenance.

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What needs improvement with Nagios Core?

The NetEase reporting structure needs improvement, especially the availability report, which is weak. It should be generated automatically with minimal human intervention and should be exportable a...

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Also Known As

HelpSystems Network Server Suite, Network Server Suite

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Overview

Network Server Suite provides comprehensive monitoring and automation for Windows, AIX/VIOS, and Linux servers and SNMP devices. It was designed to deliver smooth operations without increasing headcount by centralizing the monitoring and management of all network servers.

This is IT infrastructure monitoring's industry-standard, open-source core. Free without professional support services.

Sample Customers

Mizuno USA, SunGard, City of Corpus Cristi, Plan International

Airbnb, Cisco, PayPal, FanDuel

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