Compare Microsoft BI and OPNET Network Modeler - Nov 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft BI or OPNET Network Modeler?

OPNET Network Modeler is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft BI, and Microsoft BI is rated higher (88/100) than OPNET Network Modeler (71/100). Microsoft BI offers users more features (6) than OPNET Network Modeler (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Microsoft BI!

Looking for the right Business Intelligence solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. OPNET Technologies, Inc.

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

OPNET Technologies, Inc.: OPNET Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of solutions for application and network performance management. OPNET's best-in-class solutions address: application performance management, network performance management, and network R&D.

Who is more expensive? Microsoft BI or OPNET Network Modeler?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business Intelligence software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft BI and OPNET Network Modeler.

Microsoft BI price starts at $9.99 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft BI is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Business Intelligence software. OPNET Network Modeler accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft BI is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Business Intelligence software.

Bottom line: OPNET Network Modeler is more expensive than Microsoft BI.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft BI Vs. OPNET Network Modeler based on some of the most important and required Business Intelligence features.

Microsoft BI: Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Features, Dashboarding, Graphic Benchmark, OLAP, Custom User Interface.

OPNET Network Modeler: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Microsoft BI is perfect for midsize and large enterprises but can be used by small companies too. The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.