# AWS Global Accelerator, Azure Network Watcher vs Wireshark Comparison

| | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 15 | 148 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (61.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (40.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Global Accelerator

**Not enough data**

### Azure Network Watcher

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Helpful (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Inefficient Search Functionality (1 reviews)

### Wireshark

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Insightful Analysis (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Display Issues (3 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (119 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (122 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Global Accelerator

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Network Watcher

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Wireshark

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Global Accelerator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Network Watcher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Wireshark** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Automation - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Global Accelerator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Network Watcher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Wireshark** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Web Server Accelerator

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Global Accelerator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Network Watcher** | N/A | N/A |
| **Wireshark** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caching and Prefetching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Clustering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adminstration Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS Global Accelerator (2):** [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring), [Web Server Accelerator Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-server-accelerator)

**Unique to Azure Network Watcher (1):** [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring)

**Unique to Wireshark (1):** [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Global Accelerator | Azure Network Watcher | Wireshark | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.3% | 30.8% | 28.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 45.5% | 7.7% | 31.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 27.3% | 61.5% | 40.8% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Global Accelerator

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 9.1%
- **Music:** 9.1%
- **Internet:** 9.1%
- **Hospitality:** 9.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 9.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 9.1%
- **Construction:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%

#### Azure Network Watcher

- **Computer & Network Security:** 23.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Computer Software:** 15.4%
- **Mining & Metals:** 7.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.7%
- **Human Resources:** 7.7%
- **Education Management:** 7.7%
- **Construction:** 7.7%
- **Automotive:** 7.7%

#### Wireshark

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 11.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Information Services:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 17.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Global Accelerator

- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1363 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [LogicMonitor](https://www.g2.com/products/logicmonitor/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (636 reviews)
- [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (555 reviews)
- [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Network Watcher

- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews)
- [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1363 reviews)
- [LogicMonitor](https://www.g2.com/products/logicmonitor/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (636 reviews)
- [Auvik](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (555 reviews)
- [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)

### Alternatives to Wireshark

- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Coralogix](https://www.g2.com/products/coralogix/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews)
- [Faddom](https://www.g2.com/products/faddom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-network-detection-and-response-ndr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/rapid7-next-gen-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-cortex-xsiam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Global Accelerator

No discussions available for this product.

### Azure Network Watcher

No discussions available for this product.

### Wireshark

- Title: [Is it unethical or illegal to use wireshark?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12063-is-it-unethical-or-illegal-to-use-wireshark) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Wireshark is a very useful protocol analyzer for traffic analysis and network troubleshooting. To use wireshark in customer networks, prior authorization..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-global-accelerator-vs-azure-network-watcher-vs-wireshark)