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ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer vs Akvorado: catalog facts
ManageEngine NetFlow AnalyzerAkvorado
Paid

Commercial software in several editions, with a free trial download.

Free

Free to run yourself, with the source published on GitHub.

Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Supports many flow formats: NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, J-Flow and more
  • Interface-level drill-down into traffic and bandwidth use
  • Supports NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow
  • Enriches flows before storing them
  • Commercial product aimed at organisations
  • Requires network devices configured to export flow data
  • Needs routers or switches that export flow data
  • Several components to deploy and maintain
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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