Kentik Network Monitoring System
6.6#10 in bandwidth monitoring softwareFrom $24,000 a yearWebAPI
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NetBalancer
7.5#3 in bandwidth monitoring software$34.95 one-timeFree planWebAPIWindows
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| Fact | Kentik Network Monitoring System | NetBalancer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | A SeriousBit press release states that the company was founded in 2007. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Chisinau, Moldova |
| Purpose | Kentik NMS monitors network health and performance by unifying device metrics, enriched flow telemetry, and AI-assisted troubleshooting in a SaaS platform. | NetBalancer monitors a computer’s network traffic and lets users set traffic limits, priorities, and rules. |
Kentik Network Monitoring System plans
- TrialFree
- Pro$24,000 a year
- PremierPriced on request
NetBalancer plans
- Unregistered versionFree
- Renew NetBalancer$34.95, paid once
- NetBalancer App and Sync$49.95, paid once
Pick Kentik Network Monitoring System if…
Kentik NMS is aimed at enterprises and service providers operating complex networks. It fits teams seeking centralized device, flow, synthetic, and cloud monitoring in a SaaS deployment.
Pick NetBalancer if…
It suits Windows users who need per-process traffic controls, monitoring, automation, or remote management. The free version fits monitoring, while priorities and rules require registration.