Opsview vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

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ITRS and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Server Monitoring category. ITRS is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.0. ITRS holds a 2.5% mindshare in SM, compared to SolarWinds’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ITRS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Opsview and SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor are both strong contenders in the server and application monitoring space. SolarWinds is considered superior overall due to its comprehensive feature set, even if it comes at a higher cost.

Features: Opsview is praised for its ease of use and customizability, while SolarWinds offers a more extensive array of monitoring capabilities and detailed reporting features. Opsview includes user-friendly interfaces, flexible configuration options, and integration capabilities. SolarWinds provides advanced alerting mechanisms, performance analysis tools, and in-depth reporting functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Opsview users suggest enhancements in documentation, integration with third-party tools, and the user interface. SolarWinds users often point out the complexity of configuration, occasional performance issues, and high resource consumption during operation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Opsview users report a straightforward deployment process but express a need for improved customer support responsiveness. SolarWinds, while more complex to deploy, benefits from a comprehensive support system and detailed user forums, making it easier to resolve issues in the long run.

Pricing and ROI: Opsview is noted for its cost-effectiveness and quicker ROI, appealing to budget-conscious users. SolarWinds, despite its higher setup costs, justifies the investment through its extensive features and long-term benefits, leading to favorable ROI perceptions among users.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Opsview

Ranking in Server Monitoring

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (43rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (34th), Cloud Monitoring Software (24th)

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (20th), Active Directory Management (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Opsview is 2.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Server Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor	3.0%
Opsview	2.5%
Other	94.5%

Server Monitoring

Featured Reviews

reviewer1898607

Partner Technical Support & Escalation Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

Real-time dashboards have improved our deployment monitoring and incident response

We are using Opsview ourselves, rather than being a consultant or a reseller. We do not use its auto-discovery feature. We do not utilize its API driven architecture. I do not know what metrics we use to assess the effectiveness of Opsview's hybrid IT monitoring. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with Opsview as it is good for what it does. I do not know if Grafana has any other advantages besides better stats, as I am not involved in that side. Based on my experience, I would still recommend Opsview to others as it is good for what it does. I gave this review a rating of 8.

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NikhilKalwint

Technical Specialist at ServiceIO

Monitoring over a thousand systems has improved decision making and operational visibility

From an advantage perspective, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is comparatively cheaper from a commercial point of view. It is easy to install and configure, very user-friendly, and quick to get up and running, allowing you to see the early value adds in your organization. It is compatible with most technologies for monitoring with very few chances of incompatibility. Configuration also allows us to monitor all the technical parameters we are looking for, making it a very good experience for us. The alerting feature in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is a main advantage, as it alerts based on threshold breaches and can raise tickets to the ticketing system, send SMS, and email notifications, allowing engineers to work on those tickets to resolve issues and avoid further impact. The visibility into server health is a beneficial feature that I am utilizing. We widely use various application performance metrics in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor such as database monitoring and server monitoring, which are quite good enough for any monitoring solution. We utilize the customizable dashboards in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor.

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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

"There are several valuable features for us, including ease of configuration of monitoring of new hosts/services, worker redundancy and load balancing, and the fact that it’s compatible with the plethora of existing Nagios plugins available on the web."

"The fully-extensible event handling has enabled us to reduce on-call incidents by more than 90%."

"Our support team are more responsive to failures and potential problems by using the Opsview Monitoring System."

"I am satisfied with the overall product since it works well…It is a stable solution."

"Customer service is great; always responsive, within minutes at times."

"The multi-tenancy that's available through this is one of the most valuable things."

"Opsview, though not the least expensive Nagios-based commercial monitoring product offers excellent value for performance which rivals expensive commercial products from the major IT vendors; it is well worth the money paid for it."

"Very easy-to-use interface, especially starting from v5 onwards Advanced tweaking possibilities Netflow"

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"Monitoring of processes and services is the most valuable feature; it is not necessarily just the server alone in terms of the CPU or the memory, as we can go in-depth into services and processes."

"The initial setup was relatively easy, and we didn't have to install anything. All we had to do was put on the devices we wanted to monitor."

"SolarWinds SAM has provided us with dynamic thresholds based on historical trends and requirements, so the threshold gets configured automatically, and it's no longer necessary to configure it manually every time."

"I have found the visibility into server health with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor very beneficial, which we use on a daily basis."

"The solution is great for monitoring. If something is going wrong, we can immediately find the root cause."

"The application dependency feature identifies issues between applications and servers or within the network where the application is hosted. It highlights related problems, whether related to packet processing or other issues, enabling the creation of alerts and reports accordingly."

"AppInsight for SQL: Enables us to see the relevant error log entries on the same page as performance parameters."

"The OOTB (Out of the Box) implementation does have very good node specific pages and can provide a wealth of information."

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Cons

"It's probably the priciest option of all its main competitors."

"There is one feature that I've been requesting for a while now. Going back to this multi-tenancy thing, right now the tenants can't create their own service checks, so that's still a process they have to get with us."

"I wish they'd update the iOS app, which, I think, is the same version I used back in 2012 or so."

"Sometimes Opsview has crashed, but the multiple master/slave solution provides consistent uptime for monitoring."

"Maybe the graphical representation can be improved. It can be enhanced for better visualization. It could be a little better. And the graph center can be improved."

"Pricing and a few certain aspects in the solution needs to be improved."

"There is always room for improvement, and part of the reason we're looking at Grafana is because there are things it can do that Opsview cannot do as well."

"In Opsview 4.6.3, there is no provision for making bulk changes to monitored servers via the GUI, though it is possible to custom-script bulk changes via the API."

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"The product needs to reduce its price."

"MS Azure Service and user experience monitoring is an area in which the SolarWinds tools are lacking; without a doubt, this is the Achilles heel of the Orion monitoring tools, and I am currently reviewing other vendors for Azure service monitoring tools."

"Reporting is the only thing with which we currently have challenges."

"SAM AppInsight for SQL: The ability to ignore fragmentation of specific indexes."

"I believe that SolarWinds should spend more effort in reporting."

"Nodes in Azure are able to be monitored with the use of agents, but this does not apply to cloud service offerings that are not node based."

"SolarWinds' interface is slow, and this is a global concern."

"The technical support is nothing special."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not cheap. I think that the pricing is a little bit on the high side."

"I would rate pricing a seven out of ten, where ten is the highest price."

"The solution is priced similarly to other tools offering similar features."

"The licenses start from USD 3000.00 and go up to USD 20,000.00 for the year. It's a perpetual license. Nothing is free in SolarWinds, anything that you need is an additional cost."

"Nagios XI, WhatsUpGold, Uptime Software, PRTG, Manage Engine, and SpiceWorks are the other tools that have lower pricing and licensing costs. However, they can't compete with SolarWinds when it comes to the features and functionality that SolarWinds can provide."

"Understanding the counts of objects to monitor will determine the licensing need. In terms of pricing, it’s not cheap but it’s not expensive as larger vendors whose products don’t have all the features or integrations."

"I think SolarWinds' pricing is very decent compared to other competitors in the market."

"I have always said SolarWinds is very “proud” of their products, meaning they are expensive. I cannot afford to purchase all the licenses I need for all the SolarWinds products."

"The solution is overpriced in terms of application management."

"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. It is just the standard price, but it can vary depending on the current rate of the dollar."

"The tool is available for my company at a good price point."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

15%

Healthcare Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

13%

University

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Opsview Monitor?

There is always room for improvement, and part of the reason we're looking at Grafana is because there are things it can do that Opsview cannot do as well. Grafana does have features that I think m...

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What is your primary use case for Opsview Monitor?

Our primary use case is monitoring our deployments.

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What advice do you have for others considering Opsview Monitor?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The initial cost is quite high, but the renewal cost is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

There is definitely room for improvement besides simplifying its setup. As a non-technical person, I believe the dashboards could be improved. Everything we use appears on video walls, and we need ...

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

I am doing research as we currently have both solutions, and I am looking to see if we need both or can manage with one. Currently, the outcome indicates that we need both. The focus point is diffe...

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Also Known As

Opsview Monitor, Opsview Enterprise

SolarWinds SAM

Overview

Opsview provides advanced monitoring for system availability, service metrics, and resource usage with flexibility and scalability tailored for global networks.

Opsview delivers comprehensive monitoring through its flexible alert framework, web GUI, and integration with Nagios plugins. It facilitates seamless server additions, supports multi-tenancy, and offers scalability with a MySQL backend. Configuring new hosts and services is straightforward, while advanced services like cloning and alert noise reduction enhance user experience. Users mention room for improvement in the API, database support, and features like bulk changes in the GUI. Despite these aspects, Opsview is preferred for cloud and client monitoring across multiple geographical points.

What are Opsview's most important features?

Flexible Alert Framework: Allows customized alerting rules to suit diverse needs.
Web GUI and Dashboard: Intuitive interfaces for real-time monitoring and data visualization.
Integration with Nagios: Compatible with a wide range of plugins for extended functionality.
Multi-Tenancy: Supports multiple users with isolated data views.
API and Automation: Streamlines management and operational workflows.
Distributed Monitoring: Ensures reliable performance across global networks.

What benefits or ROI are users experiencing?

Scalability: Adapts to growing infrastructure with ease.
Ease of Configuration: Simplifying initial setup and ongoing adjustments.
Accurate Alerting: Reduces false positives, improving response efficiency.
System Stability: Consistent performance with minimal downtime.
Comprehensive Support: Extensive integration and customization options.

Opsview proves valuable in cloud environments for monitoring resource availability and performance. Organizations deploy it for both internal and client-facing monitoring across global regions, benefiting from enhanced event triggers and automation opportunities, particularly in deployment monitoring and service tracking.

ITRS

SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor provides comprehensive server, application, and infrastructure monitoring, focusing on integration, application dependency, and network insights through user-friendly interfaces and detailed dashboards.

With AppStack and AppInsight support, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor offers service management, detailed resource dashboards, and integration capabilities. It monitors hardware metrics and performance parameters, facilitating database and network insights for cloud and virtual environments. Robust alerting, predictive analytics, and capacity planning ensure efficient management of server health and application performance.

What are the key features?

Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing tools.
AppStack: Provides a holistic view of applications.
AppInsight: Supports widely-used applications.
SNMP Polling: Efficient network data collection.
Diagnostics: Real-time troubleshooting.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailored monitoring views.

What benefits should users expect?

Comprehensive Monitoring: Extends from servers to databases.
Transparent Control: Enhances visibility into performance metrics.
User-Friendly: Simplifies proactive monitoring with alerts.
Predictive Features: Supports capacity and trend planning.

Industries implement SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor to enhance server utilization reporting, network configuration, and AV equipment performance tracking. They benefit from monitoring critical services across diverse deployment models, improving management efficiency and decision-making.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

IBM, BT, Cisco, Sky, UPS, Capgemini, Visolit, Fujitsu Services UK, UKCloud, Massachusetts Insitute of Technology, Cornell University, Incomm

Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite

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