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1,423 views|909 comparisons
75% willing to recommend
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466 views|185 comparisons
50% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between NetBrain and SolarWinds Network Automation Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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"The solution offers so many great resources, it makes them a powerhouse in the market.""The installation is easy."

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Cons
"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.""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.""Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging."

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"We did not like SolarWinds because it was not able to communicate between UPSA and our accounting system. They should have better integration.""The price could be a bit lower."

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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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  • "The price of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is fair. However, it is more expensive than ConnectWise."
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    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

    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.

    Scale environments from 1,000 to tens of thousands of nodes with comprehensive performance, traffic, WAN, and switch port monitoring, automated change and configuration management, and IP address management in an integrated network automation software solution.

    Sample Customers
    CompuCon, TD Ameritrade, Move Inc.
    Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization70%
    Computer Software Company7%
    University2%
    Government2%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise70%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise73%
    Large Enterprise17%
    Buyer's Guide
    Network Automation
    March 2024
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    NetBrain is ranked 5th in Network Automation with 6 reviews while SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is ranked 13th in Network Automation. NetBrain is rated 7.2, while SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is rated 5.6. The top reviewer of NetBrain writes "Good monitoring and troubleshoot capabilities, improves overall network traffic visibility". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager writes "Threat detection failures, poor technical support, and expensive". NetBrain is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Forward Enterprise and ScienceLogic, whereas SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is most compared with .

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