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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (69.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.04 HOUR
No pricing available
ExtraHop
Star Rating
(68)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (69.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.04 HOUR
Browse all 5 pricing plansRiverbed Network Observability
Star Rating
(14)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Riverbed Network ObservabilitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ExtraHop excels in "Unified Visibility" with a score of 9.7, allowing for comprehensive monitoring across various network segments, while Riverbed NPM, although strong, scores slightly lower in this area, indicating a less integrated approach to visibility.
- Reviewers mention that ExtraHop's "Anomaly Detection" feature is highly effective, scoring 9.0, which helps in identifying unusual patterns in network traffic. In contrast, Riverbed NPM also scores well at 9.6, but users note that ExtraHop's real-time analysis capabilities provide a more proactive approach to threat detection.
- G2 users highlight ExtraHop's superior "Performance Monitoring" capabilities, which are crucial for maintaining optimal network performance. Users report that Riverbed NPM, while functional, does not offer the same level of detailed insights, leading to a preference for ExtraHop in performance-critical environments.
- Reviewers mention that ExtraHop's "Continuous Analysis" feature, rated at 9.0, provides ongoing insights that help in maintaining network health, whereas Riverbed NPM's similar feature, while effective, does not match the depth of analysis offered by ExtraHop.
- Users on G2 report that ExtraHop's "Incident Alerts" feature, scoring 9.2, is particularly responsive and customizable, allowing teams to react swiftly to potential issues. Riverbed NPM's alerts are effective but are noted to be less flexible, which can hinder rapid response times.
- Reviewers say that ExtraHop's "Data Visualization" tools are intuitive and user-friendly, enhancing the overall user experience, while Riverbed NPM's visualization capabilities, although functional, are described as less engaging and harder to navigate, which can impact usability for everyday users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ExtraHop
AWS SaaS Sensor - 1 Gbps
$5.04
HOUR
Reveal(x) 360 Extra-Small SaaS Sensor
- Agentless continuous traffic monitoring, L2-L7 analysis, and 20 GB of daily record capacity.
Riverbed Network Observability
No pricing availableFree Trial
ExtraHop
Free Trial is available
Riverbed Network Observability
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
40
9.0
14
Ease of Use
8.6
40
8.1
14
Ease of Setup
8.3
26
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.0
27
8.3
5
Quality of Support
9.0
37
9.0
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
27
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
34
10.0
14
Features by Category
Management
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Operations
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Security Controls
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Network
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Application Performance
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Administration
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Monitoring
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Protection
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.0
16
Not enough data
Prevention
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Detection
8.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
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Functionality
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Monitoring - Network Monitoring
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Management
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Analytics - Network Monitoring
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Security - Network Monitoring
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Network Performance - Network Monitoring
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AI Automation - Network Monitoring
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Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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Administration
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Analysis
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Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
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AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
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Automation
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Analysis
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Functionality
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Remediation
9.8
7
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Analysis
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
Response
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
15
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8.0
16
Not enough data
Detection
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Not enough data
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Detection & Response
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9.0
5
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Management
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9.7
5
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Analytics
9.7
5
Not enough data
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8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
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Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
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Management
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Monitoring
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Support
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Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Platform
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Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
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Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ExtraHop and Riverbed Network Observability are categorized as Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
ExtraHop is categorized as Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Digital Forensics, Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), Container Security, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, and Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Riverbed Network Observability is categorized as WAN Optimization, Enterprise IT Management, Network Management Tools, and Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ExtraHop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Riverbed Network Observability
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
19.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
10.3%
Telecommunications
8.8%
Insurance
8.8%
Financial Services
7.4%
Other
45.6%
Retail
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Medical Devices
7.1%
Media Production
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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Riverbed Network Observability has no discussions with answers
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