TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Plixer Scrutinizer

Score6 out of 10

7 Reviews and Ratings

Get a Demo

What is Plixer Scrutinizer?

Plixer 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.

Categories & Use Cases

Reviews

What users are saying about Plixer Scrutinizer.
View all reviews

Scrutinizer lets you dig into Netflows

Incentivized
Mike ManerView profile
Network Systems Engineer in Information Technology at Whitesell Group (501-1000 employees employees)

Pros

  • 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.

Cons

  • 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.

Return on Investment

  • 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.

Alternatives Considered

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and NetFlow Analyzer

Other Software Used

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer, BMC Track-It!, SolarWinds ipMonitor