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ExtraHop Performance Platform vs. Plixer Scrutinizer

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ExtraHop Performance Platform

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AExtraHop in Seattle, Washington offers an IT operations analytics platform via the ExtraHop Performance Platform, providing a dynamic, real-time view of all transactions in the IT environment, every team from NetOps to SecOps can spot and solve problems fast.

    $5.04

    Per Hour

    Plixer Scrutinizer

    Score6 out of 10
    N/APlixer is a developer of network management software with a focus on network traffic analysis, network security, threat detection and network optimization, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine. Plixer Scrutinizer collects, analyzes, visualizes, and reports on data from every network conversation and digital transaction to deliver security and network intelligence.N/A
    Pricing
    ExtraHop Performance PlatformPlixer Scrutinizer
    Editions & Modules
    X- Small
    $5.04
    Per Hour
    Small
    $12.34
    Per Hour
    Medium
    $18.76
    Per Hour
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    ExtraHop Performance PlatformPlixer Scrutinizer
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    ExtraHop Performance PlatformPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (8 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ExtraHop Performance PlatformPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ExtraHop
    One very big use is the ability to resolve performance issues. One example used was with the performance of sql issues. ExtraHop [Performance Platform] gave us the packet tracing ability to see the database was being queried incorrectly. A programmer has written a query that would bring the database information local and one the queries instead of allowing the sql server itself to do the work and push out the information.
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    Plixer International
    If you need a network security forensic tool, this is a great fit. Scrutinizer collects everything you have configured as a target without losing data. If you need an in-depth analysis of your network flows, as in who is doing what with what this is a good fit. Scrutinizer translates a massive about of data into readable tables and reports.
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    Pros
    ExtraHop
    • It is very good at making it easy to find root cause for app issues.
    • It provides very good stats, graphs, and diagrams of IT utilization.
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    Plixer International
    • Once configured, Scrutinizer gives an accurate overview of network activity.
    • Scrutinizer is able to collect flows from a variety of devices, you are not limited to Cisco.
    • DSCP based reporting, which is helpful when attempting to determine how good your wireless network is from a QoS perspective.
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    Cons
    ExtraHop
    • Some person like me who want to see Extrahop can integrate better with other network analysis tools like Wireshark or TCPdump. The desired functionality I've been looking for is to program a kind of specific criteria to trigger the probe starts to run Wireshark or TCPdump to save the trace of a specific problematic session. Sometimes I want to see the evidence in a packet trace layer rather than just have the warning or error only presented in the dashboard.
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    Plixer International
    • The free version has some limitations that make an accurate evaluation difficult, every day at midnight the data is flushed and you start over.
    • If you are purchasing the appliance, you won't have admin access to it.
    • Reporting could use some polished graphics and advance filtering features.
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    Usability
    ExtraHop
    ExtraHop fits perfectly into the nist security framework to ensure the network is monitored and protected from anomalous behaviors.
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    Support Rating
    ExtraHop
    Documentation could be a lot better. Tech support is outstanding.
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    Plixer International
    Support is support, they are either there or they are not. Scrutinizer support has been there every time I've needed them. They rely a bit too much on email correspondence, sometimes I want a voice to tell me what to do, and fast
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    ExtraHop
    We use ExtraHop specifically to monitor network traffic. It does many other things very well also, but it is the best network traffic analysis tool that we currently have in house. The fact that it is agentless also makes it more reliable and not dependent on agents running on devices throughout our enterprise.
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    Plixer International
    Scrutinizer is a faster and simpler deployment while still delivering the tools and reports needed to gain accurate view traffic and network usage. Its cheaper than most alternatives and daily use is focused on understanding data, not making config changes so you can understand data. Risk reduction and elimination is the primary focus, Scrutinizer helps you do that.
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    Return on Investment
    ExtraHop
    • Accelerated root cause analysis
    • Cut out time passing the hot potato, focused time on resolution
    • It's a good tool for change management, helping to transform a reactive culture to one that is more proactive
    • Enables early warning and visibility, prompts action before a system goes down
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    Plixer International
    • Scrutinizer is a great tool, extremely easy to implement, it lets you see your NetFlow without a large outlay.
    • WAN traffic monitoring gives you the ability to accurately predict the necessary bandwidth volume, you can now stop over buying.
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