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Microsoft Network Monitor vs Network Instruments Observer comparison

Microsoft and Viavi Solutions are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Microsoft is ranked #85, while Viavi Solutions is ranked #108. Microsoft holds a 0.1% mindshare in NMS, compared to Viavi Solutions’s 0.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Viavi Solutions users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Network Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
85th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Network Instruments Observer
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
108th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Network Monitor is 0.1%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Network Instruments Observer is 0.0%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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The product has allowed us to have a recording of all business critical network data.
Ring capture buffer. Complex filtering The product has allowed us to have a recording of all business critical network data. The Observer application is very complex to use and setup, this should be improved. Windows is unstable, a possible Linux version in future will fix this. 4 years The…
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Top Industries

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Government
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
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Company Size

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Also Known As

Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor
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Overview

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Microsoft
Observer isn't just a protocol analyzer. While our solutions offer the deepest drill-down into network problems, they also provide back-in-time analysis, enterprise-wide reporting, trending, alarms, application tools, route monitoring, and more.
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Sample Customers

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, John Keells Holdings, 343 Industries, Intelbras S.A., Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd., FHI 360, ABB, City of Barcelona, Aruba Networks
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