Iris Session Analyzer vs SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer comparison

NETSCOUT and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category. NETSCOUT is ranked #16, while SolarWinds is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8. NETSCOUT holds a 0.5% mindshare in NTA, compared to SolarWinds’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NETSCOUT users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

Iris Session Analyzer

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer and Iris Session Analyzer are network monitoring solutions. Users tend to favor Iris Session Analyzer for its advanced features despite the higher cost.

Features: SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer offers detailed traffic analysis, customizable alerts, and extensive network monitoring capabilities. Iris Session Analyzer provides robust session tracking, in-depth protocol analysis, and comprehensive packet capturing. Iris Session Analyzer delivers deeper insights into packet-level data.

Room for Improvement: SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer could benefit from more intuitive navigation and better integration with third-party tools. Iris Session Analyzer needs improved documentation and experiences occasional performance lags with large data sets.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer has a straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Iris Session Analyzer requires significant configuration but also has reliable customer service.

Pricing and ROI: SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is competitively priced with a favorable return on investment. Iris Session Analyzer has a higher cost but is considered worth the price due to its feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

Iris Session Analyzer

Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...

Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

5th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of Iris Session Analyzer is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is 5.6%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Muhammad Anas

Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT

Provides a memory utilization graph and shows disk space and uplink utilization but could include smart navigation in next release

The solution is deployed on-premises. There are more than 20 people who use this solution in my organization. They're infrastructure engineers, network engineers, and information security engineers A great feature is the memory utilization graph. It shows utilization, disk space utilization,…

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DeepakVyas

Global-Manager Network & communications at Secure Meters Limited

Utilization alerts enhance monitoring with good alerts

The tool itself is very complicated, so training is required to handle it effectively. Configuration and the streamlining process are very complex. In my view, it is a good product if properly configured and streamlined according to your IT infrastructure. For enterprise-level organizations, SolarWinds is more appropriate than for small and medium enterprises. I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"A great feature is the memory utilization graph."

"The feature that I have found the most useful is the decode of packets. It gives us a variety of information that helps us in figuring out what to look at. The networks are getting really complex, and without the information that we get from Iris Session Analyzer, we couldn't do our job. Its graphical user interface is also very easy to use and intuitive."

"It doesn't cost too much."

"In terms of the implementation, we've actually used SAM, the server and application monitoring tools. The network configuration tools are very useful in terms of bulk upgrading switches and infrastructure. Also, the Network Traffic Analyzer was extremely useful to track down errant users soaking up bandwidth."

"I find this tool very helpful in identifying the top traffic paths from source to destination, and determining which routes are consuming the most resources."

"It helps us know when a branch is down because it has a graphic presentation of all the locations a node represents."

"The most valuable features are the bandwidth analyzer, the monitoring, the network analyzer, it has overall good performance, and an easy deployment."

"The bandwidth monitoring functionality is one of the most important features for our customers. When the customer notices that their bandwidth usage is too high for some reason, they will use the traffic analysis within SolarWinds NTA to identify which protocols (e.g. HTTPS) or applications are using up the bandwidth."

"What my organization likes best about SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is its easy deployment. It's also well-integrated in terms of monitoring because my organization also uses a SolarWinds solution for monitoring. You can connect SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer directly to that monitoring tool to get information. My organization also finds the default graphs that appear before the configuration in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer very useful."

"The solution helps manage networks."

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Cons

"Sometimes the network analyzer will show that a server is down when it's actually working."

"They can increase flexibility in the search engine. Basically, I go with the information I have at the time. If I could just type in the parameter that I want to search for and its value, it might be easier than having to do the groundwork upfront before I can get my traces."

"SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer could improve its flexibility and integration with AI to provide analytics beyond just showing up/down statuses and traffic volumes."

"The solution needs better log management and log coordination with tools."

"The licensing should be more realistic so that we can adjust the number of nodes according to my needs, rather than in fixed increments."

"Currently, it shows only the top ten applications or ports in use, while the remaining data appears as 'remaining traffic,' causing confusion."

"It does not flow. It cannot do our metric performance monitoring. So it is very limited. They can do it but in a very limited fashion. It is only good for SNMP-based alerts."

"One area that we struggle with is the price. Because the price of this solution is so high, we are largely unable to introduce it into the local market, and only the banking sector has the means to afford it."

"They should work on the configuration of the Log Analyzer feature."

"I would like to see more training videos and additional material for learning how to use this solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't know what the cost to buy the solution was, but I doubt if it's a significant part of the budget as far as the maintenance and support are concerned."

"While the pricing is fair, it could be better."

"The price of this solution is exceptional."

"I don't have information on the licensing cost for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because it's bundled with another SolarWinds solution. My organization has seven different models and pays for the license yearly. My organization also had to deploy additional pollers, but the cost wasn't very expensive, though I can't give the exact numbers."

"We pay yearly, and we are happy with its price."

"The solution's licensing is high-priced."

"NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is reasonably priced."

"We have licenses for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer. In terms of pricing, its license is not that expensive versus other tools such as HP."

"The pricing is really good."

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all kind of software in monitoring from infra to end to end, it depends on the funct...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?

The plotting of the device on the map is not appropriate. It should be like a Meraki cloud, where if you are familiar with Meraki devices, you can locate any device directly on the world map.

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Overview

Iris Session Analyzer (ISA) uncovers and analyzes the specific calls and sessions that fail to deliver required performance.

NETSCOUT

SolarWinds Netflow Traffic Analyzer enables you to capture data from continuous streams of network traffic and convert those raw numbers into easy-to-interpret charts and tables that quantify exactly how the corporate network is being used, by whom, and for what purpose.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

xtel communications, banco votorantim, petronas

Oceaneering International, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, 335th Signal Command, Immofori

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