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Microsoft Network Monitor vs Wireshark comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Network Monitor
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (82nd)
Wireshark
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Network Troubleshooting (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft Network Monitor is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 0.2%, down 0.3% compared to last year.
Wireshark, on the other hand, focuses on Network Troubleshooting, holds 13.7% mindshare, up 13.1% since last year.
Network Monitoring Software
Network Troubleshooting
 

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DonniUgalde - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides visibility into the network, and the GUI is easy to use
I wish the filters were a little bit more prepopulated. It would have been easy to hit a drop-down and select a filter. If I only wanted to look at DCP, UDP, or IP, it would be easy to filter it out. Advanced network knowledge is required to get a lot out of the tool. However, it's very easy to install and deploy. It would be nice if there were some handheld Android devices with a Wireshark-specialized application that would allow us to mirror a Cisco port. Then, we can just plug into the port and click the green start button, and it will start ingesting the packet capture. Then, we won’t be using a laptop. The only downside is that we must have a laptop and connect a network cable. Some new laptops don't have network ports, so we have to get another adapter. Having an all-in-one device, like NetAlly or Fluke, and some of their network devices would be cool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
13%
Insurance Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
11%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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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.
 

Also Known As

Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor
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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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