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    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

    Statseeker

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AStatseeker, a Techniche product, is a network performance monitoring solution used by private, Fortune 500 and S&P companies, and G20 governments around the world. The solution is designed to deliver instant, granular-level visibility of an entire network and history.N/A
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
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    Network Performance Monitoring
    Comparison of Network Performance Monitoring features of Plixer Scrutinizer and Statseeker
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    Ratings
    Statseeker
    7.9
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Automated network device discovery00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Network monitoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Baseline threshold calculation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Alerts00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Network capacity planning00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Hardware health monitoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Auvik
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    Medium-sized Companies
    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.5 out of 10
    PingPlotter
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Nmap
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Plixer ScrutinizerStatseeker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
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    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Plixer ScrutinizerStatseeker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Techniche
    Statseeker is an excellent choice to monitor a small, medium or large network. It uses SNMP to monitor switches, routers, appliances and really anything that has SNMP. The reports and output you can get from the system are invaluable. The speed of the system compared to other monitoing systems is great. Overall an excellent system.
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    Pros
    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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    Techniche
    • Extremely fast and responsive.
    • It can poll huge amounts of data quickly.
    • Excellent reporting features.
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    Cons
    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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    Techniche
    • The user interface could be improved.
    • Support can take some time to respond as they are based in Australia. However, they may be moving to the US.
    • More dashboard customization.
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    Support Rating
    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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    Techniche
    Support is very good, however, they have been based out of Australia so you have to deal with the time difference. Once you get them they are excellent. I have heard they are shifting some of the company to the US so that should help with support.
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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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    Techniche
    Both are similar, but I feel Statseeker is more feature-rich and the user interfaces much much faster than NPM. The UI is not quite as good as NPM, but I believe the slimmed-down UI is what allows for such fast query speeds.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Techniche
    • Great visualization of problem areas.
    • It helps speed up problem resolution.
    • Great capacity planning.
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