ManageEngine OpManager vs Wireshark comparison

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OpManager

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

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Wireshark

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

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Network Troubleshooting (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. ManageEngine OpManager is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 1.7%, up 1.6% compared to last year.
Wireshark, on the other hand, focuses on Network Troubleshooting, holds 17.1% mindshare, up 13.9% since last year.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ManageEngine OpManager	1.7%
Zabbix	4.1%
SolarWinds NPM	3.7%
Other	90.5%

Network Monitoring Software

Network Troubleshooting Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Wireshark	17.1%
AirMagnet Survey PRO	9.4%
DX Spectrum	6.6%
Other	66.9%

Network Troubleshooting

Featured Reviews

Charles A

Deputy Director at Access Healthcare Services Pvt Ltd

Reporting features improve operational efficiency while weekend support needs enhancement

Support is moderate and needs improvement, especially during weekends when technicians perform upgrades. During weekends, they need to provide more support to ensure a smooth transition. There is a call for ManageEngine OpManager to scale better in automation and AI functionality. Although the product stability is good, support enhancement is necessary to enable better planning for upgrades and maintenance activities.

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Vijay Duggal

Network Specialist at Squarepoint Capital

Provides detailed traffic analysis and helps troubleshoot issues

There is a disadvantage when it comes to sampling intervals. While the solution supports sampling as fine as one millisecond, it requires a copy at that interval. My Python script allows me to achieve a granularity of up to ten microseconds, but I can't go beyond that. When dealing with provisioning on both issues, it would be beneficial if I could go down to the microsecond level, if not the nanosecond. Additionally, I've heard from a colleague that Wireshark might be less effective in the voice domain.

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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

"The product provides intensive reports."

"The solution is stable."

"We use the solution to monitor links. It also helps us to track servers and monitor logs."

"Defining thresholds and other alerting criteria is fairly simple and would not require a lot of training. This is very useful if you are managing a large environment."

"In general, this product meets all our requirements, whatever our requirements are."

"This solution is very easy because the pricing was not that high and the setup wasn't complicated, and it was very good for our environment."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to reach most of our network devices and get the most from them."

"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine OpManager makes it easy to monitor all the network alerts on the application."

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"I use this free, open-source solution daily for packet analysis, and the packet details pane is particularly valuable."

"The strongest feature of this solution, is the ability it gives us to carry out deep-packet inspections on our network, particularly when a function isn't performing as it should."

"Wireshark is more advanced and has many features."

"I use the filters very often, to determine what type of traffic I am looking for. The use of filter allows traffic to be segmented so that a value can be looked at individually apart from the other traffic."

"Wireshark has a tool called tshark that can parse the files without opening them so that you can take large captures, say 2-10GB, and return only relevant information."

"It is free, easy to use, getting better with every release."

"The best part about Wireshark, in my opinion, is its ability to analyze packet capture files."

"The GUI is easy to use."

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Cons

"It is sometimes difficult to manage the user interface. It can get very complicated."

"I would like to see more enhancements made to the product."

"What I'd like ManageEngine OpManager to improve on is artificial intelligence. In particular, the machine learning feature should be integrated with the sensor flow. Doing this will give leverage, especially when you look at other products such as the Cisco DNA Center. When a switch goes down, I should be able to build on the correlation of other physical devices it's connected to so that I can integrate that with my CA CMDB. The ManageEngine OpManager team needs to draw a long-term roadmap where that feature becomes an integral part of the solution because right now, machine learning in ManageEngine OpManager is a long process. The solution doesn't have MLS search and I want to see ML being developed and applied for CA CMDB to greatly reduce the burden of tying everything. For example, if I have a data center switch that goes down now, I should know what server it's connected to, and when that switch goes down at twenty-four ports, I would get twenty-four alerts for different devices plugged in. I should be able to make a correlation that the major problem lies in the switch and not with the twenty-four elements connected to that switch. That is where machine learning should come into play and the ManageEngine OpManager AI should indicate "This is where the root of your problem is." It could be difficult, but this is a feature that should be improved or added to the solution."

"Needs an OVA, or more support for virtual deployments. Building a virtual instance of OpManager and OpManager Probe was a bit difficult because there was no OVA available."

"The support for this solution needs to be improved significantly, to the point where we will no longer be using some of the available products because we cannot get the required support for them."

"Also, every time I perform a version upgrade, something breaks."

"We would like link monitoring included. At times we need to monitor those specific links closely."

"The dashboard could include more features."

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"I would like better control of bandwidth from the service provider."

"Big trace files (more than 1,000,000 packets) can be slow, but then you can use "TraceWrangler" (also free) to help with slicing and dicing the data."

"You need some basic knowledge to work with Wireshark. Maybe it could be more user-friendly just for new users. Just for the new generation."

"The initial setup depends upon the basics. You need to have a clear understanding of the basics."

"The system could be improved upon by adding a better and more powerful data processing engine."

"Wireshark's UI isn't easy to handle and doesn't have as nice a view as Omnipeek."

"Not always simple to setup and get the filtering right when capturing data."

"Wireshark is restricted when any sort of encryption is involved, such as XSL encryption or DLX."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of ManageEngine OpManager is reasonable. We have an annual license and the cost comes from how many devices are being monitored. There is not anything extra cost for maintenance and support."

"The product is not worth the money."

"ManageEngine OpManager has a three-tier licensing model."

"As far as cost, it was around six hundred thousand rands ($40,500) for the year, for the renewals. That's the total cost for a four thousand node system including support and maintenance."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing is on the cheaper side."

"The initial cost is low and the add-ons are reasonable."

"We had perpetual licenses. The cost was around 36,000 for OPManager, and then you'd have the yearly maintenance fee of 2,000 or 3,000."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

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"It's free."

"We are using a freeware version of this solution, so there are no licence costs involved."

"We're using the free version of Wireshark."

"Wireshark is free of charge, and there's no license involved."

"Wireshark is free software, so you can download it and use it for free with no licensing fees."

"It is free to download and install. It runs on multiple platforms, so how can you go wrong?"

"It's a stand-alone tool. If there is a commercial license for it I am unaware of it."

"The tool is free."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

11%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	27

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	28

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpManager?

Based on my experience and use case, the setup cost and price of ManageEngine OpManager is good. However, if it were available in both on-premises and cloud versions, it would be more reliable for ...

What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpManager?

ManageEngine OpManager could improve by adding network device control capabilities. The control feature would be more helpful for our operations. Currently, there is no feature for controlling inte...

What is your primary use case for ManageEngine OpManager?

I am using ManageEngine OpManager for network and server reliability. We have multiple locations, so integrating all location devices in ManageEngine OpManager into one single console allows us to ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wireshark?

Wireshark is priced at a medium range, not too high, not too low. The pricing could be more flexible, and they might make it more expensive. That said, compared to other products, it is competitive.

What needs improvement with Wireshark?

The speed of the Internet could be improved, especially its performance. Performance can sometimes be a challenge due to numerous factors.

What is your primary use case for Wireshark?

We are using Wireshark for inspecting the vertical line to know the data flow in and out of the cables. This is to determine if there is real traffic flow through the physical connections or not. A...

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Overview

ManageEngine OpManager offers real-time network performance monitoring and reporting. Known for its customizable dashboards and topology maps, it supports device monitoring and alerting, enhanced by features like Firewall Analyzer and NetFlow.

Designed for network infrastructure management, ManageEngine OpManager monitors servers, devices, applications, and security across on-premise and cloud environments. Adaptive thresholds and automation simplify proactive monitoring, while issues with dashboard design, business view enhancements, performance stability in large deployments, and licensing warrant attention. Its machine learning and AI could be more advanced. Despite these, organizations use its comprehensive dashboards for real-time insights into CPU, RAM, and disk utilization, receiving notifications for unauthorized requests or performance issues.

What are the key features of ManageEngine OpManager?

Network Reporting: Provides detailed reports for network performance.
Real-time Monitoring: Offers continuous monitoring of network parameters.
Customizable Dashboards: Allows for personalized dashboard setups for unique insights.
Topology Maps: Visualizes network layout for easier management.
Device Monitoring: Ensures all network devices are operating efficiently.
Automation: Streamlines network operations with automated tasks.
Firewall Analyzer: Enhances security measures and performance monitoring.
NetFlow: Analyzes bandwidth usage and traffic patterns.
Application Manager: Monitors server and application performance.

What benefits should users expect from ManageEngine OpManager?

Improved Network Performance: Real-time insights enhance network efficiency.
Proactive Alerts: Early warnings help address issues before they escalate.
Ease of Integration: Simplifies management with comprehensive integration features.
Scalability: Supports growth with multi-location deployment capabilities.

ManageEngine OpManager is widely implemented in industries requiring robust network infrastructure management. Companies in sectors with complex server and application needs benefit from its monitoring and alerting capabilities. Its ability to manage and provide insights across distributed locations makes it a valuable tool for enterprises operating in both on-premise and cloud environments.

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Wireshark offers robust packet analysis through comprehensive filtering and color-coding features, adaptable across platforms due to its open-source nature. It supports real-time and offline packet captures, multiple protocols, and easy installation, making it a favored tool for network experts.

Renowned for its traffic decryption capabilities and detailed traffic insights, Wireshark provides deep packet inspection and a simple GUI. Ideal for network troubleshooting, it allows users to view VoIP traffic and perform advanced customizations. While Wireshark's interface can be complex and challenging for newcomers, its powerful features make it invaluable in identifying network issues, inspecting protocols, and understanding data flow across wired and wireless environments. Users seek more intuitive filters, better Windows and non-laptop support, as well as features like real-time evolution and graphical analysis tools to enhance usability. Wireshark's wide application includes security research, protocol analysis, and application performance baselining, supporting both on-premises and cloud-based operations.

What are Wireshark's standout features?

Filtering and Color-Coding: Enables detailed packet analysis.
Real-Time and Offline Captures: Supports both capture modes for comprehensive network monitoring.
Traffic Decryption: Provides detailed insights into encrypted traffic.
Deep Packet Inspection: Delivers granular network data examination.
GUI Simplicity: Ensures ease of use despite complex capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Network Troubleshooting: Streamlines identification and resolution of network issues.
Protocol Inspection: Facilitates in-depth examination of network communication protocols.
Traffic Monitoring: Ensures effective monitoring of network traffic in real time.
Security Research: Assists in uncovering malicious traffic and vulnerabilities.
Application Performance: Aids in baselining and optimizing app performance.

Wireshark is implemented across industries to manage and troubleshoot networks, analyze traffic flow, and ensure secure, efficient communication. It supports research and security operations, providing insights into protocol usage and application performance across physical and virtual environments. Its deployment spans education, telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, underpinning connectivity and data integrity.

Sample Customers

Bonita, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, Galaxy, Fiserv Credit Union Division, Universitas 21 Global, ERP Suites LLC

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