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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Kentik
Star Rating
(23)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KentikNetBrain Next-Gen
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NetBrain Next-GenSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NetBrain Next-Gen excels in Performance Monitoring with a score of 9.7, while Kentik follows closely with 9.5. Reviewers mention that NetBrain's ability to provide real-time insights into network performance is a standout feature.
- Reviewers mention that Kentik shines in Ease of Use and Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.3, compared to NetBrain's scores of 8.1 and 7.4 respectively. Users on G2 appreciate Kentik's intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process.
- G2 users highlight that NetBrain Next-Gen offers superior Data Visualization capabilities, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while Kentik scores 9.6. Reviewers say that the advanced cartography and vector mapping features in NetBrain are particularly beneficial for visualizing complex network topologies.
- Users say that Kentik's Quality of Support is exceptional, with a score of 9.6, outpacing NetBrain's 9.0. Reviewers mention that Kentik's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that NetBrain Next-Gen provides robust Multi-Network Capability with a score of 9.4, while Kentik's score is not specified. Users report that this feature is crucial for organizations managing diverse network environments.
- Users on G2 report that Kentik excels in Incident Management, with high scores in Incident Alerts (9.2) and Incident Reporting (9.3), while NetBrain's scores in these areas are lower. Reviewers say that Kentik's proactive alerting system helps in quickly addressing network issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kentik
No pricing availableNetBrain Next-Gen
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kentik
No trial information availableNetBrain Next-Gen
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
20
8.8
13
Ease of Use
9.4
21
7.6
13
Ease of Setup
9.3
14
7.4
7
Ease of Admin
9.3
12
8.3
6
Quality of Support
9.6
19
9.0
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
11
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
21
7.9
11
Features by Category
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
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Building Reports
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Platform
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Cartography
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Analysis
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Reporting
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Configuration
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools
Not enough data
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Network
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Logistics
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Security - Network Automation
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Functionality
9.5
14
9.7
6
9.1
15
9.4
6
8.6
12
8.6
6
9.5
13
9.0
5
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Management
9.5
14
9.7
6
9.7
15
10.0
6
9.6
14
9.7
6
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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AI Automation - Network Monitoring
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Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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Automation
8.5
16
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Digital Twin Creation
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Process Simulation
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kentik and NetBrain Next-Gen are categorized as Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
Kentik is categorized as Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
NetBrain Next-Gen is categorized as Network Automation Tools, Location Intelligence, and Digital Twin
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kentik
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NetBrain Next-Gen
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
Telecommunications
30.4%
Internet
26.1%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Computer & Network Security
13.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Other
13.0%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
Kentik has no discussions with answers
When NetBrain supports a vendor device type, does it mean that it supports all models of this vendor device type?
1 Comment
DL
NetBrain has a comprehensive list of Network Configuration Tables (NCT) for each device type (e.g., ARP Table, Route Table). In general, NetBrain supports...Read more
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