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SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer vs Wireshark comparison

The compared SolarWinds and Wireshark solutions aren't in the same category. SolarWinds is ranked #5 in NTA , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 8.2% mindshare in the category. Wireshark is ranked #4 in NT , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 12.9% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Wireshark users who would recommend it.
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...
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81% willing to recommend
Wireshark
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  • 492 Comparison Views
98% willing to recommend
 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

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Sentiment score
8.2
Wireshark's support relies on an active open-source community, with users finding solutions through forums and online resources.
 

Room For Improvement

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5.0
Wireshark users desire a more intuitive interface, better file handling, advanced analytics, and improved cross-platform compatibility with enhanced features.
 

Scalability Issues

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8.2
Wireshark is scalable, handles network traffic well, but requires planning for large data analysis and widespread deployment improvements.
 

Setup Cost

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8.5
Wireshark offers a versatile, cost-effective network analysis solution, widely accessible across platforms with a comprehensive free version.
 

Stability Issues

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8.6
Wireshark is highly stable across platforms, handling large files reliably with a consistent performance rated highly by users.
 

Valuable Features

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7.7
Wireshark offers cross-platform open source network analysis with advanced features like protocol support and real-time traffic capture.
 

Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (5th)
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. SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is designed for Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) and holds a mindshare of 8.2%, down 10.2% compared to last year.
Wireshark, on the other hand, focuses on Network Troubleshooting, holds 12.9% mindshare, up 13.0% since last year.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
Network Troubleshooting
 

Featured Reviews

Edmar Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Very basic and doesn't have many features but enhances network monitoring
We use SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer primarily for monitoring our network traffic. We are exporting the flows from our network devices to SolarWinds, which then creates graphs showing the amount of traffic and the types of protocols in use, such as HTTP, TCP, and UDP SolarWinds NetFlow…
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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
Educational Organization
70%
Computer Software Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Government
3%
University
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing as one out of ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap.
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer could improve its flexibility and integration with AI to provide analytics beyond just showing up/down statuses and traffic volumes.
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What do you like most about Wireshark?
The GUI is easy to use.
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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.
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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.
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Overview

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.
Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.
 

Sample Customers

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