G2 Vendor Directory

NETSCOUT Network Security vs. Progress WhatsUp Gold

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricNETSCOUT Network Security

by NETSCOUT

Progress WhatsUp Gold

by Progress Software

Overall rating4.64.4
Review count11392
Ease of use8.68.7
Ease of setup8.78.5
Quality of support10.08.9
Meets requirements10.09.0
NPS72.72727363.968668
Small Business18.2%19.0%
Mid-Market27.3%56.0%
Enterprise54.5%24.9%
Total page views2651,255
Total LLM citations9965,712

NETSCOUT Network Security

NETSCOUT Network Security Solution Suite, known as Omnis Security, is a high-performance threat detection and response platform engineered for the scale and complexity of modern enterprise networks. Built on NETSCOUT’s Smart Data technology, it transforms raw packet data into actionable intelligence in real time, enabling security teams to detect, investigate, and mitigate threats across hybrid cloud, data center, and edge environments. Omnis Security delivers continuous, packet-level visibility across the entire infrastructure, eliminating blind spots and enabling deep forensic analysis.

Pros

  • Artificial Intelligence

Progress WhatsUp Gold

WhatsUp Gold is an IT infrastructure monitoring software designed to help users identify and resolve network issues swiftly, often before they impact end users. This solution provides comprehensive visibility into network performance and availability, enabling IT professionals to maintain optimal operations across their infrastructure. With its interactive mapping interface, WhatsUp Gold allows users to visualize the status of all devices connected to their network, making it easier to monitor both on-premise and cloud-based resources.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Alert Notifications
  • User Interface
  • Real-time Monitoring