# HPE Aruba Networking Management vs Spiceworks IP Scanner Comparison

| | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 14 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HPE Aruba Networking Management

Pros:
- Configuration Ease (1 reviews)
- Cybersecurity (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Spiceworks IP Scanner

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HPE Aruba Networking Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Spiceworks IP Scanner

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | 8.7/10 | 15 |
| **Spiceworks IP Scanner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Monitoring** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Improvement Suggestions** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Capability** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baseline** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Path Analysis** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Automation - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Network Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE Aruba Networking Management** | 8.7/10 | 8 |
| **Spiceworks IP Scanner** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Automation** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Traffic Analyzer** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Analytics** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Maintenance** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Discovery** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Asset Mapping** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time alerting** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Integration** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

| Feature | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools)

**Unique to HPE Aruba Networking Management (1):** [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HPE Aruba Networking Management | Spiceworks IP Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 15.4% | 35.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.2% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 14.3% | 

### By Industry

#### HPE Aruba Networking Management

- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 11.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 7.7%
- **Higher Education:** 7.7%
- **Education Management:** 7.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.8%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 34.6%

#### Spiceworks IP Scanner

- **Warehousing:** 14.3%
- **Utilities:** 7.1%
- **Sports:** 7.1%
- **Retail:** 7.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 7.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Executive Office:** 7.1%
- **Other:** 21.4%

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## Top Discussions

### HPE Aruba Networking Management

- Title: [What is the difference between Aruba Central and AirWave?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-aruba-central-and-airwave) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Aruba central is Cloud management solution for Aruba network products. But Aruba Airwave is vendor neutral On-prem network managment solution offered by..."

### Spiceworks IP Scanner

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hpe-aruba-networking-management-vs-spiceworks-ip-scanner)