Link copied to clipboard # Auvik vs NetBrain Next-Gen Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/auvik-networks/netbrain-next-gen/export.csv) AuvikNetBrain Next-Gen[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Auvik** [ 4.5/5(381) ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews#reviews) **NetBrain Next-Gen** [ 4.4/5(17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Auvik** Free Trial **Free Trial** · 14-day Free Trial **NetBrain Next-Gen** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Auvik** 1 month Based on 93 responses **NetBrain Next-Gen** Not enough reviews yet Return on Investment **Auvik** 16 months Based on 80 responses **NetBrain Next-Gen** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **Auvik** $$$$$ **NetBrain Next-Gen** Not enough reviews yet Average Discount **Auvik** 11% **NetBrain Next-Gen** Not enough reviews yet Pros & Cons **Auvik** [ Ease of Use (41) ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1406297&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Alert Notifications (27) ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1401831&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Device Limitations (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403178&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Missing Features (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403820&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **NetBrain Next-Gen** [ Comprehensive Monitoring (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160212&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Customization Options (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160225&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Feature Issues (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160184&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160201&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Auvik** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Meraki ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_71171ec9794b67c115a51f7e9d6b3d0e/connectwise-psa.png "Product Avatar Image") ConnectWise PSA ](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-psa/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ef1e344df8caaf1ec0f791abb5611714/connectwise-rmm.png "Product Avatar Image") ConnectWise RMM ](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-rmm/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4b9a918b71ff9f6df97b4308479b380d/datto-rmm.png "Product Avatar Image") Datto RMM ](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/integrations) **NetBrain Next-Gen** Not enough data Screenshots **Auvik** ![Auvik screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/142587/map-laptop.png) **NetBrain Next-Gen** ![NetBrain Next-Gen screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/11653/11.-SDN-DVT.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Auvik** 8.7 8.7282 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 8.8 8.813 Ease of Use **Auvik** 8.6 8.6290 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 7.6 7.613 Ease of Setup **Auvik** 8.7 8.7240 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 7.4 7.47 Ease of Admin **Auvik** 8.7 8.7229 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 8.3 8.36 Quality of Support **Auvik** 8.8 8.8248 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 9.0 9.012 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Auvik** 9.0 9.0207 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 8.6 8.66 Product Direction (% positive) **Auvik** 8.8 8.8272 **NetBrain Next-Gen** 7.9 7.911 Features Network Monitoring[Hide 109 FeaturesShow 109 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.0 242 9.4 8 Functionality Performance Monitoring 8.9 219 9.7(won by 0.8) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Alerting 9.0 225 9.4(won by 0.4) 6 Multi-Network Capability 9.2(won by 0.2) 206 9.0 5 Improvement Suggestions Feature Not Available 8.6(won by default) 6 Monitoring - Network Monitoring 360-Degree Network Visibility 8.1(won by default) 8 Not enough data Automated Network Discovery 8.7(won by default) 21 Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring 9.7(won by default) 15 Not enough data Bandwidth Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data IP Address Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Management Performance Baseline 8.3 199 9.7(won by 1.4) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Data Visualization 8.7 207 10.0(won by 1.3) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Path Analysis 8.2 124 9.7(won by 1.5) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Historical Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Analytics - Network Monitoring Predictive Performance Analytics 6.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Packet & Flow Analysis 8.0(won by default) 10 Not enough data Security - Network Monitoring Encrypted Data Transmission 8.3(won by default) 6 Not enough data Zero Trust and Identity Management 7.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Integrated Network Security 6.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Capacity Management Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Capacity Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Performance - Network Monitoring Dynamic Network Optimization 6.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Automated Tasks Routing 8.2(won by default) 10 Not enough data AI Automation - Network Monitoring Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection 5.8(won by default) 6 Not enough data Self-Healing Networks 6.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Predictive Network Maintenance 5.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Agentic AI - Network Monitoring Cross-system Integration 7.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Self-Updating Maps Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Dependency Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Map Exporting Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Color Codes/Icons Not enough data Not enough data Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Downtime Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Threshold Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Troubleshooting Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Network Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Virtualization Not enough data Not enough data Baseline Manager Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Bug/Issue Capture Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Network Troubleshooting Not enough data Not enough data Issue Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Diagnostic Tools Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Network Management Tools[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.2 58 Not enough data Management Network Automation 7.2(won by default) 50 Not enough data Network Traffic Analyzer 8.2(won by default) 51 Not enough data User Provisioning 8.0(won by default) 47 Not enough data Network Analytics 8.4(won by default) 49 Not enough data Resource Maintenance 7.4(won by default) 48 Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Cost Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Network Monitoring 8.6(won by default) 50 Not enough data Network Discovery 8.9(won by default) 51 Not enough data Network Asset Mapping 8.6(won by default) 54 Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Incident Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data On-Demand Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Location-Based Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Hierarchical Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Support Real-time alerting 8.7(won by default) 50 Not enough data API Integration 7.5(won by default) 44 Not enough data Hybrid Infrastructure Support Feature Not Available Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Database Support Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Network Management Tools Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Network Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Network Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Threshold Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Response Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Issue Management Not enough data Not enough data Security Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Troubleshooting Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Self-Updating Maps Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Dependency Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Map Exporting Not enough data Not enough data Color Codes/Icons Not enough data Not enough data Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Bug/Issue Capture Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Network Troubleshooting Not enough data Not enough data Issue Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Diagnostic Tools Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Business Intelligence[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Reports Reports Interface Not enough data Not enough data Steps to Answer Not enough data Not enough data Graphs and Charts Not enough data Not enough data Score Cards Not enough data Not enough data Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Calculated Fields Not enough data Not enough data Data Column Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Search Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration / Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Automodeling Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Search Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Advanced Analytics Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Big Data Services Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Building Reports Data Transformation Not enough data Not enough data Data Modeling Not enough data Not enough data WYSIWYG Report Design Not enough data Not enough data Integration APIs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Platform Mobile User Support Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Internationalization Not enough data Not enough data Sandbox / Test Environments Not enough data Not enough data Performance and Reliability Not enough data Not enough data Breadth of Partner Applications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Processing Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Publishing/Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Data Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Text Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Benchmarking Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Trend/Problem Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Profitability Analysis Not enough data Not enough data OLAP Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data Key Performance Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Mining Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Query Not enough data Not enough data Location Intelligence[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cartography Geographic Maps Not enough data Not enough data Vector Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Overlaying Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Analysis Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Distance Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Spatial Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Data Stream Not enough data Not enough data Demographic Data Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Trade Area Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Data Transformation Not enough data Not enough data WYSIWYG Design Not enough data Not enough data API Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Geotargeting Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Geocoding Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Database Support Not enough data Not enough data 2D/3D Designing Not enough data Not enough data Customer Segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Geofencing Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data CAD Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Location Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Heatmaps Not enough data Not enough data Route Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Network Automation Tools[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Network Scalability Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Infrastructure Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access Not enough data Not enough data Logistics Communication Not enough data Not enough data Scripting Not enough data Not enough data Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Security - Network Automation Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Security Automation Not enough data Not enough data User Authentication and Authorization Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring and Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Digital Twin[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Digital Twin Creation Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Interface Not enough data Not enough data Tools Not enough data Not enough data Templates Not enough data Not enough data Process Simulation Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Interactivity Not enough data Not enough data Events Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Auvik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/05e67363e9264c32e4022d98bbf4e2c3/auvik-networks.svg "Auvik")](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) Auvik Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 52.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 41.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% [![NetBrain Next-Gen](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/729b916bae28bd4568dfcc8c625ed1c6/netbrain-next-gen.svg "NetBrain Next-Gen")](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews) NetBrain Next-Gen Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 20.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 40.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 40.0% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 52.0% 20.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 41.3% 40.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% 40.0% Reviewers' Industry [![Auvik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/05e67363e9264c32e4022d98bbf4e2c3/auvik-networks.svg "Auvik")](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) Auvik Information Technology and Services 42.0% Computer & Network Security 14.3% Computer Networking 5.9% Computer Software 3.1% Manufacturing 2.2% Other 32.5% [![NetBrain Next-Gen](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/729b916bae28bd4568dfcc8c625ed1c6/netbrain-next-gen.svg "NetBrain Next-Gen")](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews) NetBrain Next-Gen Information Technology and Services 33.3% Transportation/Trucking/Railroad 6.7% Research 6.7% Non-Profit Organization Management 6.7% Information Services 6.7% Other 40.0% FAQs ## Auvik vs NetBrain Next-Gen FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between NetBrain Next-Gen vs Auvik? Auvik stands out for ease of use and setup, while NetBrain Next-Gen is recognized for advanced automation and visualization capabilities. | | [NetBrain Next-Gen](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews) | [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (17 reviews) | 4.5/5 (380 reviews) | | Ease of Setup score | 7.4 | 8.7 | | Quality of Support score | 9.0 | 8.8 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Automation and visualization for troubleshooting | Ease of use and rapid deployment | ### How do the pricing models of NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik compare? Auvik is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing relative to NetBrain Next-Gen. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** Reviewers frequently cite high costs and request more discounts, especially for enterprise tiers. - **Auvik:** Reviewers describe Auvik as premium-priced but feel the value justifies the cost, with some noting price increases for larger deployments. - **Switching Reason:** Several NetBrain Next-Gen reviewers mention moving from SolarWinds due to the need for improved network monitoring and automation. ### What are the best alternatives to NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik? The top three alternatives to NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik are Domotz, Dynatrace, and Progress WhatsUp Gold. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NetBrain Next-Gen](https://www.g2.com/products/netbrain-next-gen/reviews) | 4.4/5 (17 reviews) | — | High cost, especially for enterprise tiers | Automation and visualization for troubleshooting | | [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) | 4.5/5 (380 reviews) | — | Premium-priced, but value justifies cost | Ease of use and rapid deployment | | [Domotz](https://www.g2.com/products/domotz/reviews) | 4.8/5 (105 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive monitoring and ease of use | | [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1366 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Advanced analytics and scalability | | [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) | 4.4/5 (390 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexible deployment and robust monitoring | ### Which Network Monitoring features should I prioritize when comparing NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik? Buyers should prioritize automation, alerting, ease of use, network mapping, and integration capabilities when comparing NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik. - **Automation:** NetBrain Next-Gen is frequently cited for automation and advanced troubleshooting; Auvik has 12 all-time mentions for automation. - **Alerting:** Auvik has 27 all-time mentions for alert notifications, while NetBrain Next-Gen reviewers note room for improvement in alerting. - **Ease of Use:** Auvik has 41 all-time mentions for ease of use and a score of 8.6; NetBrain Next-Gen has a score of 7.6 and 1 all-time mention. - **Network Mapping:** Both products are praised for network mapping, with Auvik at 12 all-time mentions and NetBrain Next-Gen highlighted for visualization. - **Integration Capabilities:** Auvik has 10 all-time mentions for easy integration; NetBrain Next-Gen is noted for a rich API architecture in reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of NetBrain Next-Gen vs Auvik? NetBrain Next-Gen's headline strength is automation and visualization, while Auvik excels in ease of use and alerting. - **NetBrain Next-Gen strengths:** Automation and visualization for troubleshooting; customizable network topology diagrams; advanced configuration analysis. - **NetBrain Next-Gen trade-offs:** Steep learning curve and complexity; high cost, especially for enterprise tiers; alerting capabilities noted as an area for improvement. - **Auvik strengths:** Ease of use (41 all-time mentions); alert notifications (27 all-time mentions); easy setup (22 all-time mentions); rapid deployment and network mapping (12 all-time mentions); strong automation and integration capabilities. - **Auvik trade-offs:** Premium pricing, especially as deployments scale; occasional device misidentification; alert tuning can require effort to avoid noise; some missing features compared to competitors. ### Is NetBrain Next-Gen or Auvik better for small businesses? Auvik is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment highlighting ease of use and rapid deployment. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** No small-business segment share available; reviewers note a steep learning curve and complexity, which may challenge smaller teams. - **Auvik:** Reviewers from small businesses consistently praise Auvik for its user-friendly interface, quick setup, and suitability for managing multiple client networks efficiently. ### Which Network Monitoring platform has better integrations? Reviewers favor Auvik for integrations, with more frequent mentions of integration capabilities and API use. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** Reviewers highlight a rich API architecture for integration, enabling automated data collection and analysis routines. - **Auvik:** Reviewers frequently mention API access and integration with ticketing systems and Opsgenie, with 10 all-time mentions for easy integration. ### How do NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik compare on customer support? NetBrain Next-Gen and Auvik are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 9.0 and 8.8 respectively. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** Reviewers describe support as top-notch, responsive, and helpful during installation and troubleshooting. - **Auvik:** Many reviewers praise Auvik's support as amazing and responsive, though a few note recent slowdowns in response times as deployments scale. ### Which is easier to implement, NetBrain Next-Gen or Auvik? Auvik is easier to implement, with a materially higher Ease of Setup score (8.7 vs 7.4) and more frequent reviewer praise for quick deployment. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve and complexity during setup, with scores reflecting moderate ease of setup. - **Auvik:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and rapid setup, user-friendly onboarding, and straightforward deployment across multiple sites. ### Which product has better Alerting? Auvik is the stronger choice for alerting, with significantly more reviewer-cited mentions and higher satisfaction. - **NetBrain Next-Gen:** Reviewers note alerting as an area for improvement; no all-time mention count for alerting. - **Auvik:** Alert notifications have 27 all-time mentions, and reviewers consistently praise the system for proactive, customizable, and real-time alerts. 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