ElastiFlow
6.9#3 in network traffic analysis softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Plixer Scrutinizer
6.5#6 in network traffic analysis softwareFrom $12,996 a yearWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | ElastiFlow | Plixer Scrutinizer |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | NetObserv installation documentation provides Docker, Linux, Ansible, and Helm deployment options. | Scrutinizer virtual appliances are offered for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM, and as an Amazon Machine Image on AWS. |
| Founded | 2017 | 1999 |
| Integrations | Documented data platforms include Elasticsearch, Elastic Cloud, Elastic Cloud Enterprise, OpenSearch, AWS OpenSearch Service, Apache Kafka, Confluent, Redpanda, Splunk and Cribl Stream. | Plixer lists technology partners including AWS, Cisco, Splunk, VMware, Microsoft Defender, Tenable, and Zscaler, and says Scrutinizer supports NetFlow, IPFIX, and sFlow exports. |
| Purpose | ElastiFlow provides network observability and security analytics by collecting and analyzing network flow and telemetry data. | Scrutinizer analyzes NetFlow data to provide network traffic visibility and operational insight. |
| Support | Basic support is available through the Community Slack and ElastiFlow Forum, while Premium includes 8x5 support and Enterprise includes a dedicated representative available 24x7. | Standard support is listed as Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM EST/EDT, while Premium Support is listed as 24×7×365. |
ElastiFlow plans
- BasicFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
Plixer Scrutinizer plans
- TrialFree
- Scrutinizer$12,996 a year
Pick ElastiFlow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Plixer Scrutinizer if…
Scrutinizer is aimed at network operations and security teams, including NOC and SOC teams, that need flow-based traffic visibility across varied environments. Its deployment options cover self-hosted virtual appliances and an AWS machine image.