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Cisco ThousandEyes vs The Dude
Both stand on network performance monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cisco ThousandEyes offers several monitoring views across a hybrid deployment model and multiple platforms. Buyers need to request pricing and use the 15-day trial because no free plan is listed.
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Visit The Dude The facts
| Cisco ThousandEyes | The Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | thousandeyes.com | mikrotik.com |
| On network performance monitoring software | #21 of 26 | #17 of 26 |
Cisco ThousandEyes: what it does well
- Provides synthetic service checks
- Includes network traffic monitoring
- Offers topology maps
- Supports hybrid deployment
- Runs on Android, macOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only on request
- Trial lasts 15 days
The Dude: what it does well
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