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IxNetwork vs NetAlly EtherScope nXG comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IxNetwork
Ranking in Network Diagnostics
8th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetAlly EtherScope nXG
Ranking in Network Diagnostics
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Network Troubleshooting (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Diagnostics category, the mindshare of IxNetwork is 4.7%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetAlly EtherScope nXG is 6.3%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Diagnostics Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
NetAlly EtherScope nXG6.3%
IxNetwork4.7%
Other89.0%
Network Diagnostics
 

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Doug Dickerson - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at Northwestern
Handheld form factor, intuitive interface that is easy to use, helps us quickly troubleshoot network problems
It would be helpful if this product interfaced with AirWave. The battery life should be improved. The real negative to the product is the horrible battery life. We had hoped for it to be able to deliver configurations to our network switches, and I think they're developing something for that. However, it doesn't do that now. We were hoping that we would, as we replace or refresh network components, be able to use this tool to push a config file to the switch. For example, the Aruba switches that we're deploying come with a Bluetooth function where we can push configs from our phones. It would be much more convenient to use this device, rather than using our personal cell phones to do it. I think that the capability is there, but it just hasn't been figured out yet.
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
 

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Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise11
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetAlly EtherScope nXG?
In terms of pricing, EtherScope isn't cheap. It's a significant investment, and not a budget option.
What needs improvement with NetAlly EtherScope nXG?
The main area for improvement that stands out is the lack of a microburst dashboard, which some other vendors offer. However, NetAlly has carved out its niche by focusing on comprehensive network a...
What is your primary use case for NetAlly EtherScope nXG?
We mainly use NetAlly EtherScope nXG for troubleshooting. Linksprinter helps us solve problems and understand how things work. For example, SpamTitan is automatic, but beginners might not understan...
 

Also Known As

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EtherScope nXG, EtherScope, netAlly EtherScope, OptiView XG
 

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