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Nagios XI vs Oracle Enterprise Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
Nagios XI enhances efficiency and time management but concerns about increased costs affect ROI perception across organizations.
Sentiment score
7.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager streamlines database management, reduces crashes, and improves uptime with enhanced monitoring and time-saving features.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Nagios XI support is mixed; praised for responsiveness but criticized for high cost, complex licensing, and delayed responses.
Sentiment score
6.4
Oracle Enterprise Manager's service receives mixed reviews for responsiveness and expertise, with some delays and communication issues reported.
When contacting My Oracle Support, I encounter first-line support initially, which is inadequate as I require more in-depth support.
Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees
I would rate Oracle Enterprise Manager's technical support at an eight.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Nagios XI is scalable for small to medium environments but faces challenges in large infrastructures and cloud adaptability.
Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle Enterprise Manager scales well for large deployments, effectively managing diverse environments with robust clustering and load-balancing capabilities.
If the user interface isn’t presenting data well, it becomes difficult to manage when scaling.
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
When trying to connect with non-Oracle products and applications, the connection process is not very straightforward.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Nagios XI is stable, but large deployments may experience performance issues, database problems, and minor network dependencies.
Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle Enterprise Manager offers high availability and efficient performance, with stability enhanced by regular updates and minor connectivity issues.
It is very stable.
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
We have not faced any challenges or difficulties with it.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
 

Room For Improvement

Nagios XI's interface is outdated, lacks scalability, needs better cloud integration, APIs, automation, and improved documentation.
Oracle Enterprise Manager needs improvements in UI, scalability, integration, and support to address challenges in usability and performance.
Many tools have poor user interfaces, making them hard to manage and navigate.
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
The GUI could be improved. It's a bit too basic.
Site Duty Manager at Assw
I want to see additional features in the future that deal with security in relation to Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ISFP
Adding AI features for automated replies or helpdesk support would improve Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
Currently, it works better and has more stability. It crashes less frequently, which provides a better experience.
Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees
 

Setup Cost

Nagios XI provides cost-efficient enterprise-level monitoring with reasonable pricing, appreciated for its features and open-source options.
Oracle Enterprise Manager pricing is often high, especially with advanced features, but it integrates with existing Oracle agreements.
We are using the free, open-source version.
Site Duty Manager at Assw
The pricing for the Nagios XI product is good and better than other solutions.
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.
Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees
In terms of pricing, Oracle Enterprise Manager is on the premium side compared to other monitoring tools.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
The licensing is based on the core.
OCI/AWS Consultant at a government with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Nagios XI provides customizable, flexible, and scalable IT infrastructure monitoring with real-time alerts and extensive plugin support.
Oracle Enterprise Manager enhances database administration with real-time monitoring, SQL tuning, automation, and centralized control from a single interface.
Nagios XI simplifies our setup and reduces the time spent configuring monitoring tools.
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
The alerting system is very effective.
Site Duty Manager at Assw
I am using the monitoring capabilities of Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring database performance, bottlenecks, and peaks during the day and rush hours.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ISFP
The tool allows us to monitor 24/7, configure dashboards, and quickly check the status of databases that are in critical states.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
It also has features like the AWR report, which helps analyze resource usage during specific times.
OCI/AWS Consultant at a government with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Nagios XI
Ranking in Server Monitoring
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (26th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (28th), Cloud Monitoring Software (26th)
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Ranking in Server Monitoring
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
129
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Nagios XI is 5.7%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Enterprise Manager is 1.7%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Server Monitoring Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Enterprise Manager1.7%
Nagios XI5.7%
Other92.6%
Server Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

Emmanuel Appiah Boateng - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Simplifies setup and requires user interface enhancement
Nagios XI is easy to install, which sets it apart from other open-source solutions I've tried. Typically, setting up a monitoring system on Linux involves cloning files from GitHub, building it, and installing many dependencies, but with Nagios XI, it wasn't like that. Nagios XI simplifies our setup and reduces the time spent configuring monitoring tools.
VG
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
Monitors databases and applications efficiently with timely alerts
The most valuable features are the monitoring capabilities and how it provides time-to-time alerts, which are very beneficial. It is particularly helpful in providing alerts for tablespace issues or when databases or applications cross certain thresholds. The tool allows us to monitor 24/7, configure dashboards, and quickly check the status of databases that are in critical states. This saves time and enhances productivity.
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise81
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nagios XI?
The pricing for the Nagios XI product is good and better than other solutions. I would give it a four or five.
What needs improvement with Nagios XI?
The user interface needs improvement. Many tools have poor user interfaces, making them hard to manage and navigate.
What is your primary use case for Nagios XI?
I normally use Nagios XI for our servers. It's not particularly used for network equipment, however, I use it for monitoring our server performance, including CPU, memory, data, and services runnin...
What do you like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager?
What I like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager are its features, particularly the active session history. It provides insights into SQL, and I use it regularly to identify potential issues.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?
I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.
What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?
The weaknesses I would like to address in Oracle Enterprise Manager involve the dealing of Grid Infrastructure. Oracle Enterprise Manager's handling of Grid Infrastructure needs some improvement. I...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Nagios has over one million users globally, including AOL, DHL, McAfee, MCI, MTV, Yahoo!, Universal, Toshiba, Sony, Siemens, and JPMorgan Chase.
7-Eleven, Halliburton, Cisco, Garmin, Nationwide, Korea Telecom, Allied Irish Bank
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