Network Glue vs. AdRem NetCrunch

Experience a comprehensive solution that automates discovery, documentation, password management, and the creation of network diagrams. Trust us to conduct thorough site assessments. The Network Glue collector adeptly identifies all devices across your clients' networks, no matter the manufacturer. It also reveals setups within Active Directory, providing detailed information about the AD roles assigned to each workstation and server, while effortlessly importing AD users from both on-premises and hybrid systems. Say goodbye to overlooked devices and missing user data, as our system ensures that all network devices, along with user details from Azure AD and Active Directory—whether they are cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises—are meticulously documented and updated in IT Glue. This documentation also extends to virtual network components in Hyper-V and VMware environments. Understanding that design isn't everyone's forte, Network Glue takes the reins in generating complex network diagrams for you. With unique icons that promote a swift grasp of network configurations, these diagrams are fully integrated with IT Glue, providing instant access to pertinent information upon selecting a device icon. Additionally, our solution not only streamlines operational workflows but also empowers IT teams to redirect their attention to other pressing responsibilities while ensuring that network documentation remains precise and up-to-date. This holistic approach transforms the way organizations manage their IT infrastructure, ultimately driving productivity and reliability.

NetCrunch is commercial, self-hosted, agentless network and IT infrastructure monitoring software for Windows Server. It monitors network devices, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, applications, websites, logs, telemetry, and custom data using technologies such as SNMP, WMI, REST APIs, and scripts. NetCrunch supports 680+ monitoring targets and provides 270+ ready-to-use Monitoring Packs for devices, applications, and operating systems. Policy-based monitoring automatically applies monitoring settings, Monitoring Packs, thresholds, and alerts to matching devices and systems. Licensing is based on monitored nodes and network interfaces rather than individual sensors, checks, or metrics. Real-time dashboards and automatic Layer 2 and routing topology maps provide visibility into network status and performance. NetCrunch supports event correlation, dependency-aware alert suppression, predictive thresholds, escalation, and 40+ automated response actions, including script execution, notifications, webhooks, and integrations with external IT and collaboration tools. NetCrunch also provides hardware and software inventory, network device configuration backup and change tracking, bandwidth monitoring, and network traffic analysis using NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow technologies. Distributed Monitoring Probes extend monitoring to remote and isolated locations, while REST APIs support integration and automation with external systems. NetCrunch is self-hosted on Windows Server and can monitor on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid IT environments.