GroundWork Monitor vs SolarWinds ipMonitor comparison

GroundWork and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. GroundWork is ranked #104, while SolarWinds is ranked #80 with an average rating of 6.0. GroundWork holds a 0.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of GroundWork users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

GroundWork Monitor

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100% willing to recommend

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50% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

GroundWork Monitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

104th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

76th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Operations Analytics (21st), Cloud Monitoring Software (50th)

SolarWinds ipMonitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

80th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

62nd

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of GroundWork Monitor is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds ipMonitor is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds ipMonitor	0.3%
GroundWork Monitor	0.3%
Other	99.4%

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it_user186582

Sr PC/Client Server Analyst II at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees

It's easy to setup and the plugins are easy to write. When we need to, the threshold is easy to change.

It's easy to setup and the plugins are easy to write. When we need to, the threshold is easy to change It would be nice to have a centralized client-settings management. At the moment, the client settings have to be changed individually. I've used it since 2011. The deployment of the new server…

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Masud Alam

Manager at Optimum Origens Inc.

IP address management improves network efficiency but licensing cost could decrease

We are using SolarWinds for NPM and NCM, and we use IP address management for IP address monitoring. It helps us track which IP address is live and which is not. It also provides DHCP reservation and allows us to declare IP addresses for our integration. We have been using it for IP address…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It's easy to setup and the plugins are easy to write."

"IPAM is used for IP address reservation and tracking, helping us easily identify live IP addresses."

"The most valuable feature is the availability of end devices."

"IPAM is used for IP address reservation and tracking, helping us easily identify live IP addresses."

Cons

"Deploying an agent leaves much to be desired."

"The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools."

"The solution does not include enough features and has some performance issues."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is a bit expensive because the annual license does not include new features that are priced as add-ons."

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds ipMonitor?

The licensing cost is high compared to other open-source tools. Being a corporate client, we require corporate licensing, which adds to the cost.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds ipMonitor?

The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools. The state monitoring tools could be improved with AI integration to track IP usage history. There is no local support; we must contact thei...

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Also Known As

GWOS

ipMonitor

Overview

Open source IT infrastructure monitoring system that collects performance data for systems, applications, and security.

GroundWork

Monitor network devices, servers, VMware hosts and applications from one console
Receive alerts for availability and performance issues
Monitor network status on maps and NOC view
Minimize downtime by automating remediation actions
Enhance monitoring with built-in reports and dashboards

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Swiss Life, JBFCS, Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre

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