Compare Spectrum and Network Performance Monitor - Apr 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Spectrum or Network Performance Monitor?

Spectrum is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Network Performance Monitor, and Spectrum is rated higher (92/100) than Network Performance Monitor (85/100). Spectrum offers users more features (4) than Network Performance Monitor (3).

Looking for the right Network Monitoring 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:

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Who is more expensive? Spectrum or Network Performance Monitor?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Monitoring 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 Spectrum and Network Performance Monitor.

Spectrum price starts at $49.99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney) is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Network Monitoring software. Network Performance Monitor price starts at $1,750 per license , When comparing Network Performance Monitor to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Network Monitoring software cost.

Bottom line: Spectrum cost is around the same cost of Network Performance Monitor.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Spectrum Vs. Network Performance Monitor based on some of the most important and required Network Monitoring features.

Spectrum: Project Budgeting, RFIs/Submittals, Construction, Contract Management.

Network Performance Monitor: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Spectrum's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and various types.