NMIS vs. PathSolutions TotalView Comparison


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About FirstWave’s NMIS is a complete network management system that provides fault, performance, and configuration management, performance graphs, and threshold alerts. Business rules allow for highly granular notification policies with many types of notification methods. NMIS consolidates multiple tools into one system, ready for Network Engineers to use. Scalable, flexible, open, and simple to implement and maintain, NMIS is the Network Management System that underpins the operations of over one hundred thousand organizations worldwide – making it one of the most widely used open-source Network Management Systems in the world today. FirstWave enables partners, including some of the world’s largest telcos and managed service providers (MSPs), to protect their customers from cyber-attacks, while rapidly growing cybersecurity services revenues at scale. FirstWave provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution for network discovery, management, and cybersecurity for its partners globally.		About PathSolutions TotalView network monitoring and troubleshooting software bridges the gap between NETWORK MONITORING and TROUBLESHOOTING RESOLUTION telling you WHEN, WHERE and WHY network errors occur. PathSolutions TotalView continuously monitors and tracks the performance of every device and every link in your entire network, going deeper than other solutions by collecting error counters, performance data, configuration information and connectedness. A built-in heuristics engine analyzes all of this information to produce plain-English answers to problems. This means that complex problems can be solved by junior level engineers leaving the senior level engineers to work on more strategic level projects. The core product includes everything needed to run a perfectly healthy network: Configuration management, server monitoring, cloud service monitoring, IPAM, NetFlow, path mapping, and diagramming. Get Total Network Visibility on your network and solve more problems faster.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Enterprise Networks, MSP, Telco		Audience Medium sized companies
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $0 Open-Source software with commercial modules available for purchase Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $5,747 perpetual Pricing is based on the size of the network and is priced based on the number of network interfaces in the environment. This would include all physical interfaces on network infrastructure devices: switches, routers, gateways, and firewalls. This count is put into discount buckets so the price is approachable by small, medium, and large enterprises. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.9 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.6 / 5 support 4.9 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros I deployed FirstWave's NMIS and after using it extensively, I am pleased to share my experience with this robust network management solution. The key features are scalability, automation, and competitive pricing that make NMIS stand out. One of the key advantages of NMIS is its scalability. Whether you have a small network or a large enterprise infrastructure, NMIS can effortlessly handle the demands of your network. With its advanced architecture, it can monitor and manage a significant number of devices without compromising performance. This scalability ensures that as your network grows, NMIS will be able to handle the increased workload seamlessly. Another standout feature of NMIS is its automation capabilities. The platform provides a wide range of automated processes, allowing for more efficient and effective network management. From automated network discovery to automated troubleshooting and remediation, NMIS streamlines the operational processes and reduces the need for manual intervention. This ultimately saves valuable time and resources, enabling network administrators to focus on more strategic tasks. One of the factors that attracted me to NMIS was its competitive pricing. Compared to other network management solutions on the market, NMIS offers a cost-effective option without compromising on features or performance. This affordability makes NMIS accessible to businesses and large enterprises, providing exceptional value for the investment. Implementing and maintaining NMIS was a straight forward process as long as you have linux skills in your team. The intuitive user interface and comprehensive documentation made the initial setup a straightforward process. The system was up and running in no time, allowing me to quickly start leveraging its powerful features. Furthermore, NMIS proved to be reliable and stable, requiring minimal maintenance and ensuring maximum uptime for my network. In terms of value, NMIS delivers a fast-time-to-value with its operational process automation. By automating manual tasks, it greatly improves efficiency and effectiveness, enabling network administrators to focus on higher-level activities. Moreover, by ensuring the protection of critical intellectual property (IP), NMIS serves as a reliable guardian of sensitive data, contributing to overall network security. In conclusion, All the years of paying way too much for the hot new SaaS network monitoring solution are behind me. NMIS delivers a self-hosted (or self cloud hosted, costing very little and running on low spec VMs) network monitoring solution that provides insight into my network, informs me on the health of my network, and helps me make design decisions. Powerful and free. Good performance management and excellent configuration and event management if using the commercial modules. Cons If you don't have Linux skills or prefer windows then this is not the product for you. If you don't have basic networking skills then this is not the product for you. If you are only at system admin level in a basic network then there are other options out there. It is hard to get used to NMIS if you're accustomed to the expensive and beautiful interfaces provided by the big name SaaS solutions. However, you will fall in love with it once you hit up the onboarding team, read some of the docs and guides, and get it set up to fit your needs. Advanced functions like multi server architecture and high end event management require a commercial license.		Pros from Real Users Pros Love the simplicity and customization of the product, its very easy to get devices monitored and to modify nearly anything. Being able to mass modify interfaces really saves time and the notifications are now business critical at my facility. The support is second to none if you run into issues, the BGP monitoring and integrated IPAM/Syslog really set TotalView a cut above their competitors. Installation is quick and easy. Configuration is very straight forward and easy. Gives you a "TotalView" of your network and equipment. Can be up and running in a matter of minutes. PathSolutions has been a wonderful product for us and the support is great. It's very easy to get in contact with someone at path solutions when you require assistance. Right off the top, the ease of configuration and understanding the information available was the most import aspect for me with TotalView. The software aggregates information on multiple devices in a way that makes narrowing down a network issue much more effective. In addition, syslog and Netflow views are available right from the device pages speeding up information that is critical to a strong network foundation. Quick and good information. Works well when you need to get some good information on devices. Decent product. This is one of the easiest-to-install network monitoring and management systems ever. Anyone can get this up and running in under 15 minutes and, depending on your network, can be fully productive in under a day. We currently have 5 techs monitoring and managing 160 network switches in 50 buildings across 2 campuses and this is their #1 tool for monitoring, troubleshooting, and fixing issues. The user interface is clean, simple and fast which makes it extremely easy to find and resolve issues. One of the best features is the network prescription that will not only identify issues but provide you with an easy-to-understand explanation of the issue and how to resolve it. I have been using PathSolutions for 15+ years. It has been a great product. I would recommend it to any IT Admin. Price...Installation, initial configuration and training with Cris and Amy lasted until all my questions were answered. We run a call center with 80% remote users. Troubleshooting VOIP with WireShark or SNGREP is cool and all, but tech has other issues to solve. TotalView is running on my monitor, alerts are configured and I get better sleep. Ease of use, completeness of features, ability to determine issues quickly, monitoring interfaces and links, MOS Tools, Interface histories, IP management, GREMLIN history!!! Feature rich. Great support. Great documentation. Simple implementation. Extremely customizable network monitoring.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information FirstWave Founded: 2004 Australia firstwave.com/products/network-management-information-system/		Company Information PathSolutions Founded: 2007 United States www.pathsolutions.com
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Categories Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Configuration Management Database Monitoring DevOps IT Asset Management IT Infrastructure Monitoring IT Management MSP Network Configuration Network Discovery Network Management Network Mapping Network Monitoring Network Troubleshooting RMM Server Management System Monitoring Website Monitoring		Categories Network Automation Network Configuration Network Detection and Response (NDR) Network Management Network Mapping Network Monitoring Network Security Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Network Troubleshooting Server Management Server Monitoring Threat Intelligence VoIP Monitoring
Network Mapping Features Color Codes / Icons Compliance Management Device Auto Discovery Hierarchical Mapping Location-Based Mapping Map Exporting On-Demand Mapping Reporting/Analytics Self-Updating Maps Web Traffic Reporting Network Monitoring Features Bandwidth Monitoring Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Internet Usage Monitoring IP Address Monitoring Real Time Analytics Resource Management Server Monitoring SLA Monitoring Uptime Monitoring Web Traffic Reporting Network Troubleshooting Features Alerts / Escalation Bandwidth Troubleshooting Change Management Configuration Management Connectivity Management Data Visualization Historical Audit Mobile Network Troubleshooting Network Analysis Network Monitoring Server Management Features CPU Monitoring Credential Management Database Servers Email Monitoring Event Logs History Tracking Patch Management Scheduling User Activity Monitoring Virtual Machine Monitoring Show More Features Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Features Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Full Transaction Diagnostics Performance Control Resource Management Root-Cause Diagnosis Server Performance Trace Individual Transactions Configuration Management Features Access Control / Permissions Application Deployment Automated Provisioning Infrastructure Automation Node Management Orchestration Reporting Analytics / Visualization Task Management Database Monitoring Features Anomaly Detection Autodiscovery Capacity Planning Dashboard Dependency Tracking Historical Trend Analysis Multitenancy Notifications / Alerts Performance Monitoring Permissions / Access Controls Predictive Analytics Prioritization Query Analysis Resource Optimization Troubleshooting DevOps Features Approval Workflow Dashboard KPIs Policy Management Portfolio Management Prioritization Release Management Timeline Management Troubleshooting Reports IT Asset Management Features Asset Tracking Audit Management Compliance Management Configuration Management Contract/License Management Cost Tracking Depreciation Management Inventory Management IT Service Management Maintenance Management Procurement Management Requisition Management Supplier Management IT Infrastructure Monitoring Features Alerts / Notifications Application Monitoring Bandwidth Monitoring Capacity Planning Configuration Change Management Data Movement Monitoring Health Monitoring Multi-Platform Support Performance Monitoring Point-in-Time Visibility Reporting / Analytics Virtual Machine Monitoring MSP Features Backup Management Billing & Invoicing CRM Dashboard Help Desk Issue Management Live Chat Patch Management Privileged Access Management (PAM) Project Management Remote Access Remote Systems Monitoring Scheduling RMM Features Deployment Management For MSPs IT Asset Management Mobile Access Network Monitoring Patch Management Real-time Alerts Remediation Management System Monitoring Features Alerts / Notifications Antivirus Management Data Backup / Recovery Device Monitoring Inventory Management Patch Management Policy-based Automation Remote Monitoring Reporting / Analytics Risk Analysis Server Monitoring Service Configuration Management Website Monitoring Features Availability Testing Event Logs Event-Based Notifications FTP Monitoring Mail Server Monitoring Maintenance Scheduling Performance Metrics Real Time Monitoring Transaction Monitoring Uptime Reporting		Network Mapping Features Color Codes / Icons Compliance Management Device Auto Discovery Hierarchical Mapping Location-Based Mapping Map Exporting On-Demand Mapping Reporting/Analytics Self-Updating Maps Web Traffic Reporting Network Monitoring Features Bandwidth Monitoring Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Internet Usage Monitoring IP Address Monitoring Real Time Analytics Resource Management Server Monitoring SLA Monitoring Uptime Monitoring Web Traffic Reporting Network Troubleshooting Features Alerts / Escalation Bandwidth Troubleshooting Change Management Configuration Management Connectivity Management Data Visualization Historical Audit Mobile Network Troubleshooting Network Analysis Network Monitoring Server Management Features CPU Monitoring Credential Management Database Servers Email Monitoring Event Logs History Tracking Patch Management Scheduling User Activity Monitoring Virtual Machine Monitoring Show More Features Network Automation Features Compliance Monitoring Configuration Backup Configuration Changes Network Orchestration Performance Monitoring Tool Access Control Vulnerability Assessments Network Security Features Access Control Analytics / Reporting Compliance Reporting Firewalls Internet Usage Monitoring Intrusion Detection System Threat Response VPN Vulnerability Scanning Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Features Anomalous Behavior Detection High Bandwidth Usage Monitoring Historical Behavior Data Identify High Network Traffic Sources Network Transaction Visibility Stream Data to IDR or Data Lake Traffic Decryption VoIP Monitoring Features Alerts / Notifications Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis Call Quality Monitoring IP SLA Monitoring Jitter Testing Latency Monitoring MOS Monitoring Packet Loss Monitoring QoS Monitoring Reporting / Analytics Troubleshooting
Integrations Cisco FlexConnect Cisco Meraki Link-Live Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls SQL Server opFlow View All 2 Integrations		Integrations Cisco FlexConnect Cisco Meraki Link-Live Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls SQL Server opFlow View All 5 Integrations
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