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DX Performance Management vs Spiceworks comparison

Why PeerSpot?
The compared Broadcom and Spiceworks solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #2 in DXNO , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 24.8% mindshare in the category. Spiceworks is ranked #44 in IM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Spiceworks users who would recommend it.
DX Performance Management
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96% willing to recommend
Spiceworks
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86% willing to recommend
 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DX Performance Management
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure Capacity Planning (1st), Network Monitoring Software (39th), DX NetOps (2nd)
Spiceworks
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (15th), IT Asset Management (12th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (44th)
 

Mindshare comparison

DX Performance Management and Spiceworks aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. DX Performance Management is designed for DX NetOps and holds a mindshare of 24.8%, down 34.5% compared to last year.
Spiceworks, on the other hand, focuses on IT Infrastructure Monitoring, holds 0.7% mindshare, up 0.4% since last year.
DX NetOps Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
DX Performance Management24.8%
AppNeta by Broadcom29.3%
DX Spectrum26.2%
Other19.700000000000003%
DX NetOps
IT Infrastructure Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Spiceworks0.7%
Zabbix4.8%
Nagios XI3.6%
Other90.9%
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1810893 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1810893
Senior IT Operations Specialist at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Flexibility and detailed performance stats enable effective network monitoring
Spectrum is very good at monitoring all network faults and configurations. It enables me to take action based on network issues. The Performance Management provides detailed network performance stats, including CPU, memory, and interface bandwidth. Additionally, Spectrum is flexible and allows me to organize and treat devices uniquely without impacting other devices.
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Rohit Samel - PeerSpot reviewer
Rohit Samel
Account Manager Enterprise Sales at Navdeep Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Cloud storage with no hardware needed and great comprehensive reports
The software is cloud-based, so I do not need to store any data locally. It is a fully software-based solution, eliminating the need for investment in hardware. We have the capability to create reports as needed. It is good software to use, as there were no incidents where I needed to contact technical support. Additionally, it is free software.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It can be easily integrated with other systems and is powerful enough to collect data from a large number of devices."
"It's a solution which is highly recommended."
"The most valuable feature of DX Performance Management is the quick way we can collect data without putting much effort. They have a lot of customization and features with the solution internally and out of the box. We can discover the device, and start collecting information. For example, if the device is available, we can receive the CPU and memory utilization, and the interface optimization is simple and very fast to implement."
"What is most useful is visibility."
"There is a good amount of vendor certification which comes with the product. That's all factory-loaded, no need to load any custom-made files. Most of the metrics are calibrated and captured from the devices based on the defaults available from vendor certification."
"The capability where not only the traditional SNMP information is captured but also the netflow data; who is consuming the data on the WAN, and voice-related information, is helpful. The voice quality makes it very easy for first- and second-line operators to see where the issue is, and who is impacted."
"I can get it to run a report showing, for instance, what root drives are in the critical range in terms of being full, like 90 percent full, and disseminate that information to the other areas of the organization."
"With this solution, we reduced about 15 performance management to only five machines."
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"Spiceworks managed all tasks of the company on a daily routine, helping track priorities, knowledge base, and manage the incoming tickets from customers and inside projects, giving the employees one place to observe the correct state of the company productivity."
"The solution is easy to use and easy to manage."
"The nice thing about Spiceworks is always it's free."
"The ROI is high as we only divert one small VM server that needs little maintenance and is worry free."
"SpiceWorks is an easy to install and maintain inventory and help desk system for SMBs and it's free!"
"Spiceworks is very easy to install and configure generally."
"We have taken this from a central location and expanded our reach over 8 different companies with around 1000 devices all reporting to one location, and I have had no issues and do not foresee any as we continue to expand and install SpiceWorks at our remaining customers."
"It’s fantastic because its free to use and easy to set-up in house, but it’s quite sluggish on the administrator end, but considering its free you cannot complain."
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Cons

"CA PM can be complex to build and configure. Creating the folders / groups / sites required establishing many rule sets."
"The solution could improve the database model. It is also not very good because they have a lot of interconnections with other data sources, such as NFA and VNA."
"Today, tenants are bound to a data collector which requires a lot of networking and resources to configure."
"Install is done as root, which is a security no-no, and the database IO requirements were not stated correctly, which lead to a year of instability."
"Policies could be improved."
"There are some issues. We started supporting UTA and began to see both major and minor problems."
"What we want to see: More integration inside of Spectrum and integration of role-based access."
"This tool gathers so much data, which makes it hard to convert over. To upgrade it, you really need the solution backed up. That is the issue that we are facing right now."
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"I think troubleshooting errors became the most frustrating part since it is free; you can’t complain."
"One of the biggest ways in which Spiceworks could improve is by developing better and more automated workflows. For example, in another solution called ServiceDesk by ManageEngine, you can have levels of approval in the event that there is a request for new software, or when someone requests a VPN or WiFi connection. This kind of multi-stage approval feature provided by ServiceDesk does not appear to exist in Spiceworks, and it is one of their main shortcomings for me."
"Spiceworks could improve the upgrade procedure. It regularly fails and we have to use the workaround to get a new version installed."
"The only issue encountered was setting up the email server information."
"I think its monitoring tools could use some improvement."
"The devices keep showing offline in the dashboard, but when we check it, it's already online."
"Most problems are the system bugs and slowness, also because the product has a web interface that makes a lot of problems like refreshing and information loss."
"I was never able to properly get the product to monitor our Exchange server or SQL server."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Do your homework and know how many devices you will be managing out of the gate. Be sure to project what your growth will be each year."
"They should provide more scalable licensing for the product."
"We purchase a license to use the solution every three years and we have multiple contracts. They have been increasing the price annually. We have a baseline for three years and then we need to pay the difference from the baseline, and we are in the process of negotiating a new price for all the licenses we need. The price overall is affordable."
"I like the licensing model because it's device-based."
"The tool's pricing is based on the number of network devices."
"We were looking at other vendors in the marketplace for NetFlow, and CA just beat everybody else in price, cost, and the size to implement. ​"
"The tool is cheap."
"It might be about $300 annually for a bigger company. If you pay annually, it's better and cheaper."
"It's free."
"The product is free! Get it now."
"Seeing that it is a low-cost solution, I would advise you to go ahead with Spiceworks and experiment with it to see if you can get things working properly, especially if you currently don't have any existing service desk software in place."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user174738
IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
24%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with DX Performance Management?
Spectrum's topology view sometimes does not rebuild automatically when a device is shut down and reconnected. It requires manual discovery and rebuilding of the topology, which I hope can be improved.
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What is your primary use case for DX Performance Management?
I have used Spectrum for monitoring all network faults, configurations, and troubleshooting network issues. It provides network performance stats, such as CPU, memory, and interface bandwidth detai...
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What advice do you have for others considering DX Performance Management?
I would recommend this solution based on its functionality, flexibility, customizability, and ease of use. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. I am just a customer and not a par...
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What needs improvement with Spiceworks?
I am unable to provide suggestions for improvement at this moment, however, I can provide feedback later. Currently, there do not seem to be any issues.
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What is your primary use case for Spiceworks?
If our customers need backup support, we can work with them and provide it. Whatever solution the customer requires, we will ensure it is provided.
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What advice do you have for others considering Spiceworks?
It performs its intended functions. We may use it, but perhaps not for ourselves, but for our customers, potentially with Channel Partners. Whenever we are posting any query or reply on a ticket, i...
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Spiceworks
September 2026
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Also Known As

CA Performance Management
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Overview

DX Performance Management provides crucial network visibility and performance monitoring, offering device certification, integration with key tools, and efficient network analytics through advanced features.

DX Performance Management is a comprehensive solution for network performance, health, and capacity monitoring. It facilitates baselining, trending, and real-time visibility, aiding in capacity planning and incident alerting. It integrates with services like NetFlow, NFA, and ADA, supporting multiple device types. Its database performance allows for efficient analysis with scalability across different device counts, while customizable dashboards provide a single-pane-of-glass view for network insights.

What are the key features of DX Performance Management?
  • Device Certification: Ensures network devices meet specific standards and requirements through thorough certification processes.
  • Integration: Seamlessly connects with NetFlow, NFA, ADA, Spectrum, and CAPC for robust network insights.
  • Report Generation: Offers automated report generation for enhanced network analysis.
  • Customizable Dashboards: Provides a tailored view of network performance metrics on a single screen.
  • Advanced Alerting: Monitors network conditions with sophisticated alerting mechanisms for proactive responses.
  • Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands with efficient performance across multiple device counts.
  • Multi-Tenancy: Supports various tenants within the same infrastructure, ensuring resource optimization.
  • Historical Data Analysis: Delivers past performance data for in-depth trend analysis and decision support.
Which benefits and ROI should users expect from using DX Performance Management?
  • Efficiency: Enhances network analysis through fast database performance and customizable interfaces.
  • Decision-Making: Improves decision support via comprehensive visibility and detailed performance metrics.
  • Scalability: Offers a flexible solution capable of growing with network demands.
  • Customization: Allows tailoring of reports and dashboards to meet specific analytical needs.
  • Integration: Provides seamless connectivity with other network management tools and service desks.

Network service providers implement DX Performance Management to deliver in-depth insights, monitoring routers and switches for SNMP data collection, aiding CPU, memory, and interface utilization analysis. It's integrated with network fault management and service desks, providing comprehensive performance analytics.

Broadcom

Spiceworks is a freeware IT management tool offering efficient ticketing systems and inventory management with Active Directory integration, making it user-friendly and effective for network monitoring.

Spiceworks supports IT teams with device management and network visibility through strong community backing, ease of use, and comprehensive features like reporting and asset tracking. Its cost-effectiveness is attractive, though users seek improvements such as more customization, better ticketing, enhanced stability, and improved integration capabilities. Security, performance, and scalability are key focuses for enhancement.

What are the key features of Spiceworks?
  • Ticketing System: Simplifies incident logging and service requests.
  • Inventory Management: Tracks IT assets efficiently.
  • Network Monitoring: Offers reliable network oversight.
  • Active Directory Integration: Seamless integration for user management.
  • Community Support: Access to troubleshooting and insights.
  • Reporting: Facilitates in-depth analysis through reports.
What benefits and ROI should users expect?
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Lowers expenses for IT management.
  • Ease of Integration: Fits smoothly into existing systems.
  • Improved IT Support: Enhances incident response and monitoring.
  • Global Collaboration: Facilitates network management across locations.
  • Resource Efficiency: Streamlines operational tasks for IT teams.

In many industries, Spiceworks is utilized for managing infrastructure, facilitating network oversight, and documenting IT services. Teams efficiently manage networks globally, monitor devices like routers and switches, and provide IT support without reliance on managed service vendors, making integration straightforward.

Spiceworks
 

Sample Customers

Jack Henry & Assoc, Target, CenturyLink, Bell Canada, BrightHouse Networks, Telus, Unisys, Verizon, Southern California Edison, GEICO, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, American Family Insurance Group, Deutsche Telekom AG 
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Symantec, Webroot, EMC, Pertino

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