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NetBrain pros and cons

Vendor: NetBrain
3.6 out of 5

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PROS

NetBrain provides accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings, enhancing reliability and saving time.
NetBrain includes a unique chain management feature not found in other tools.
NetBrain enables the creation of detailed network maps.
NetBrain offers robust network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
NetBrain is very simple to use.

CONS

Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging.
It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler.
It would help if there were more training materials for new people joining the company to quickly learn how to use the functionalities.
Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network.
NetBrain could integrate more automation.
 

NetBrain Pros review quotes

RM
Senior Network Architect at ZAG Technical Services
Jul 2, 2019
A reliable, time-saving tool for providing accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings.
reviewer812052 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Sep 22, 2019
Chain management is a good feature. I don't get it on other solutions.
reviewer1423485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 21, 2020
Enables maps to be drawn out.
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Deborah Gamelin - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President at Asset Track for Cloud, LLC
Jan 14, 2022
This product has good network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
SK
Presales - Cyber Security at Digital14 UAE
Apr 27, 2022
NetBrain is a very simple tool.
 

NetBrain Cons review quotes

RM
Senior Network Architect at ZAG Technical Services
Jul 2, 2019
Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging.
reviewer812052 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Sep 22, 2019
It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler. Also, if the solution could provide more training materials for new people coming into our company so they can quickly learn how to use the functionalities.
reviewer1423485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Sep 21, 2020
The IP interface brief isn't consistent.
Learn what your peers think about NetBrain. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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Deborah Gamelin - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President at Asset Track for Cloud, LLC
Jan 14, 2022
Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network.
SK
Presales - Cyber Security at Digital14 UAE
Apr 27, 2022
The solution could integrate more automation.