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We performed a comparison between ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations and NetBrain based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Operations Analytics solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs. NetBrain Report (Updated: May 2020).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Not only can you look at the protocol import level. It also has a live PCAP analysis.""The most valuable feature is the way it handles data, from Layer 2 up to Layer 7. We can see everything that happens in the network.""Wire data analytics.""There are many valuable features in this product, but probably the biggest is the customization capability it has.""This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space.""The most valuable features are security detections, perimeter detection, dashboards, and alerts."

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"A reliable, time-saving tool for providing accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings.""Chain management is a good feature. I don't get it on other solutions.""NetBrain is a very simple tool.""Enables maps to be drawn out.""This product has good network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities."

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Cons
"They either have to go broad or decide what their bread and butter is and get really good at that.""We'd like to see a local presence within the region in order to have seamless service whether it's the support, the implementation, or professional services.""Network visibility is something that needs to be improved.""I would improve the Rule-Based Access Control (RBAC) by providing granular access control to the data.""This solution would be improved if it had the ability to retain data longer.""They have a new solution, ExtraHop Reveal(x), and I think it needs improvement."

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"The solution could integrate more automation.""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.""The IP interface brief isn't consistent.""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. 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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is fair considering the value provided."
  • "The pricing is higher than other solutions, but with such good features, I think it's worth it."
  • "The price of this solution for our environment is about £650,000 ($855,000 USD) for three years."
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  • "The product is expensive, but less expensive than some of the competition and worth the price."
  • "Licensing is based on a per-device basis, which means that it can get very expensive if you have a large number of devices."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space.
    Top Answer:The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I't not cheap or expensive.
    Top Answer:What they can improve would be building a broader reach in terms of capabilities. At the same time, there are other tools on the market that could augment their offering. They either have to go broad… more »
    Top Answer:NetBrain is a very simple tool.
    Top Answer:The solution is licensing and on-premises. You need to download the software and enable the license on any X86 machine server. We pay a yearly subscription fee. It's economical. It was not very… more »
    Top Answer:NetBrain is a very simple tool, however, it's not an NDR. It doesn't have the capabilities to run PCAPs and so on. The solution could integrate more automation. If the product has to be evolved, it… more »
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    Overview

    The ExtraHop Application Performance Management Solution Delivers Unified Visibility Across the IT Environment w/ Proactive Alerts & Accelerated Troubleshooting

    Managing today’s networks with yesterday’s manual processes is no longer a viable solution. NetBrain’s network automation platform provides actionable insights into your network to help you make better and faster decisions - particularly when you’re troubleshooting, securing, and making changes to the network.

    Sample Customers
    Alaska Airlines, bet365, Concur, McKesson, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Practice Fusion, Seattle Children's Hospital, Steward Health Care System
    CompuCon, TD Ameritrade, Move Inc.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization48%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Government4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise54%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs. NetBrain
    May 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs. NetBrain and other solutions. Updated: May 2020.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is ranked 7th in IT Operations Analytics with 8 reviews while NetBrain is ranked 15th in Network Troubleshooting with 6 reviews. ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is rated 8.6, while NetBrain is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations writes "Great for identifying application interdependencies with helpful support but needs better visualizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetBrain writes "Good monitoring and troubleshoot capabilities, improves overall network traffic visibility". ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is most compared with vRealize Network Insight, ThousandEyes, SolarWinds NPM, NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and Splunk Enterprise Security, whereas NetBrain is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, SolarWinds Network Automation Manager and ScienceLogic. See our ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs. NetBrain report.

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