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Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs Nagios Network Analyzer comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (30th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (6th), Cisco Security Portfolio (8th)
Nagios Network Analyzer
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure Network Analytics is 9.3%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nagios Network Analyzer is 3.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics9.3%
Nagios Network Analyzer3.5%
Other87.2%
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Harun-Owr-Roshid - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
Have streamlined network visibility and troubleshooting while seeing benefits from AI integration
In terms of improvements for Cisco Secure Network Analytics, from the implementation point of view, now that AI is in use, some other features need to be upgraded considering AI solutions. Proper management of the database is also important; it should be centralized for easier data collection from a single database. When precise manual analysis is needed, it's sometimes difficult, so having a centralized database will allow network admins to find actual scenarios more effectively, especially since some information may not be visible on the GUI. Cisco should upgrade their hardware part to run the database, because sometimes it cannot handle the load while all features are running in the network. The database management should indeed be centralized because while AI runs behind the systems, central management is essential. For example, in a network with 100 Cisco switches, a few routers, firewalls, and access points, all data generated should be preserved in a central database. This approach simplifies management and analysis for troubleshooting, as GUI interfaces may not always provide visible information. Centralizing the database will allow for better understanding of which information is preserved for each specific device.
Rob Sabath - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Analyst at University of the Sunshine Coast
The solution is useful for monitoring network devices, but the interface is old-fashioned
The solution is useful for monitoring network devices We use it for up-and-down monitoring features. It’s an old solution. It has an old-fashioned interface. The product must provide a compliance testing feature. I have been using the solution for six years. I rate the tool’s stability a ten…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"There's nothing like it and a dream to operate, very intuitive."
"Overall, It seemed like a good product."
"The solution reduces the amount of time it takes to detect and remediate threats."
"This solution is doing everything that we want, and my only complaint is in regards to the quirks during installation."
"Stealthwatch increased our threat detection rate a little bit, as well as our incident response time."
"The most valuable feature is integration."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the logging, keeping threats under control, and keeping our data and environment secure."
"The most valuable feature is its alerts and dashboard."
"Its initial setup process is straightforward."
"The tool's UI is user-friendly, and pricing is affordable. It is very easy to deploy and learn."
"The solution is useful for monitoring network devices."
"Network tracking is the most valuable feature of Network Analyzer."
"Our customers like this product due to the fact that it's quite simple and it can be integrated with other solutions that complement and complete each other."
"The solution offers very good system monitoring; it's easy to manage your network, as well as your hardware and software, and it's really useful."
"I have found that it has a good GUI and user-friendly administration."
"Since we have been using it for the last five years we have done very well with reference to ROI."
 

Cons

"Cisco Stealthwatch is scalable with money. It's expensive."
"I would like to see better filters."
"Initially, I felt Cisco Secure Network Analytics lacked integration with Splunk."
"The version with the Dell server had iDRAC problems. Often, it reported iDRAC failure."
"Stealthwatch needs improvement when it comes to speed."
"There could be better integration on the programming side, which uses Python. StealthWatch could provide a template for Python to manage the switches. For example, it would be nice if StealthWatch bounced a port automatically it detected something anomalous."
"It is time-consuming to set it up and understand how the tool works."
"The customizability of the UI should improve."
"There is room for improvement on the setup side."
"Nagios Network Analyzer should integrate an application monitoring solution to monitor application bandwidth usage."
"They need to have some automation models embedded in them."
"It has an old-fashioned interface."
"The graphics and reports can be a little bit better."
"I think the reports can be improved. They're adopted."
"The bandwidth for its front-end version needs enhancement."
"There are some loopholes you need to be aware of from a security perspective."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are additional licenses needed for the number of so-called network flows. It's hard to plan the number of flows you need in the network, this is a problem. The price of the Cisco Stealthwatch is relatively inexpensive"
"Pricing is much higher compared to other solutions."
"Today, we are part of the big Cisco ELA, and it is a la carte. We can get orders for whatever we want. At the end of the day, we have to pay for it in one big expense, but that is fine. We are okay with that."
"It is worth the cost."
"The solution is expensive. It costs several hundred thousand dollars per year (depending on how many flows you are collecting)."
"This is an expensive product. We have quit paying for support because we don't want to have to upgrade it and keep paying for it."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis."
"Licensing is done by flows per second, not including outside>in traffic."
"The solution is cost-efficient."
"They charge around ten thousand per month for one thousand nodes. That is their overall cost, but it differs on which company you are applying to, whether you are a service provider or an enterprise."
"I rate Nagios Network Analyzer's pricing a six out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise52
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Stealthwatch?
Regarding cost, for the Bangladesh context, Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a little bit high-priced because we are a developing country, making it tough to manage affordable solutions. However, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Stealthwatch?
Several features often look very promising during evaluation or implementation but end up being used only lightly in day-to-day operations. Advanced reporting and scheduled compliance reports look ...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Stealthwatch?
My main use case for Cisco Secure Network Analytics has been network visibility and anomaly-based threat detection within the enterprise environment. In security operations and VAPT-related activit...
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Also Known As

Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, Lancope StealthWatch
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Sample Customers

Edge Web Hosting, Telenor Norway, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Webster Financial Corporation, Westinghouse Electric, VMware, TIAA-CREF
NuBlue, St.Elisabeth Hospital, Akamit Systems, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ValueClick, Sunrise Banks
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