Quest Foglight for APM [EOL] vs SolarWinds AppOptics comparison

Quest Software and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. Additionally, 86% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

Quest Foglight for APM [EOL]

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86% willing to recommend

SolarWinds AppOptics

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80% willing to recommend

Quest Foglight for APM [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Quest Foglight for APM [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds AppOptics

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (56th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (62nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (43rd)

Featured Reviews

Anton Kasimov

Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Drill-down monitoring shows us the entire transaction chain, from the front end to back end. It needs HTML5 interface.

I want to see a new interface that contains HTML5 features. The current version of Foglight (on-premise edition) is so fusty in comparison with leaders of Gartner APM Quadrant - i.e. Appdynamics, NewRelic, Dynatrace. If you try to compare SaaS and on-premise Foglight versions you can see differences in UI-design. It's my subjective experiences, but SaaS version looks more modern. Hope this helps

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John Yuko

Assistant Manager ICT - Projects at I&M Bank Ltd

Unique features allow consolidating and combing metrics into a single dashboard, but don't monitor mobile solutions

I would like to see more granular information provided on Unix applications. Also, the integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward in terms having an agent to retrieve your credentials rather than having to enter or save them for SSH on SolarWinds. From the outset, we had to set some commands to log into the search console, and they are saved on the solution, which presents a challenge in terms of exposure. The solution is unable to monitor APK solutions completely because we'd then be forced to break down the APK and provide the APIs or go through the source code. They don't have a module that can analyze an application that is maybe under-used.

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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

"The product has improved the way we respond to database issues as it has made us more proactive."

"Excellent monitoring capability and business service views"

"The ability to track performance of an application or application suite over time is extremely valuable to our business partners and for our application development team with near real time results."

"The most valuable feature is drill-down monitoring, which shows us from one interface the transaction chain from the front end to back end."

"Foglight Enterprise was the most scalable and easy to deploy tool."

"It provides a history of the activities on our SQL servers."

"The extensive monitoring tools embedded in Foglight are a real asset."

"Many other tools are capable, but IMO not as flexible or powerful except for particular applications."

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"It's a solid application."

"With minimal effort on our part, TraceView provides extraordinary visibility into the requests that flow through our SOA applications."

"AppNeta provides a range of products, all based around intelligent network testing algorithms."

"The reporting of the solution is very good."

"I have found the most valuable feature is application performance management."

"The product has a great dashboard."

"Technical support is always live and they're supportive."

"SolarWinds AppOptics does far more than what an individual may realize; it is not just a SIEM tool."

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Cons

"The upgrade process could use some fine tuning. I have done an upgrade of the system as well as addedupdated agents, and sometimes that process is a bit cumbersome, and does not go as planned."

"There are some metrics I'd like to track that are difficult to find or implement into a tracking solution without a lot of manual work."

"The version compatibility needs work."

"I recall that the lay-out was rather dull when I used this particular version of Foglight."

"I would perhaps like to see more SSMS connections."

"When we first turned on Foglight for the first time, it was like a fire hose."

"We are running a Webmethods stack (Software AG) and Foglight is unable to instrument. We are in a POC with Dynatrace and it was able to instrument with little effort."

"The price is expensive for us."

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"I would like to see more integration with other tools that are available on the market."

"Because of its inability to monitor mobile solutions, I would rate this solution as a seven out of ten."

"In terms of the technology, I think they need to put some more advanced troubleshooting into SolarWinds, in terms of AI capabilities. That's the next generation, especially in the cases of APIs which have already adopted AI capabilities into their products."

"The support is not too bad, but also not very good—it's quite standard."

"The integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward."

"We had a stability issue with a portion of the installation (Sequencer) when it was first introduced and have chosen not to install that specific function."

"AppOptics would benefit from having a much more centralized view."

"The implementation needs improvement. It needs to get modernized with the newer cloud scenario in both public and private deployment models."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since the product split – the licensing is a bit more complex."

"The price is expensive for us."

"Foglight can be expensive I would go with the pricing at a three year deal."

"I recall it being a very expensive solution relative to function and stability."

"Since it's a negotiable rate, I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."

"I believe the current licensing cost is reasonable."

"Mostly, it's a perpetual license. We don't have any customers using the subscription right now—it's mostly a perpetual license that the customers purchase. The licensing is based on the number of elements, whereas other solutions are node-based."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Marketing Services Firm

18%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	13

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	7

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Also Known As

Foglight, Dell Foglight

AppOptics, SolarWinds TraceView, Librato

Overview

Manage your application infrastructure by monitoring the IT components that affect application performance.

Quest Software

SolarWinds AppOptics offers powerful network performance monitoring and application insights, aiding enterprises in optimizing operations.

SolarWinds AppOptics provides comprehensive tools for network and application performance management. This platform enhances real-time monitoring capabilities, offering topology discovery and hop-by-hop performance analysis. With a focus on minimal configuration, users gain extraordinary visibility into service-oriented architecture applications and are equipped to identify performance issues efficiently. The dashboard's integration capabilities streamline application performance data, empowering organizations with robust reporting features. The deployment is popularly on-premises, yet improvements are desired in pricing strategy and integrations with existing tools.

What are the important features of SolarWinds AppOptics?

Topology Discovery: Facilitates understanding of network structure and connections.
Real-Time Monitoring: Delivers current data to monitor system performance live.
Heat Maps: Provides visual insights into network traffic patterns and performance metrics.
Pathview Monitoring: Enables tracking and evaluation of network performance per segment.
Integration Capabilities: Supports metrics integration for comprehensive system monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Efficiency in Issue Resolution: Swift identification of network bottlenecks and performance issues.
Enhanced Reporting: In-depth reports facilitating data-driven decisions.
Increased Visibility: Comprehensive insights into application and network activities.
Minimal Configuration: Quick setup enabling immediate utility and productivity.

SolarWinds AppOptics is widely used in network operations within enterprises, also extending to server and application monitoring. Deployed to track servers and network devices, it aids in analyzation of logs and data across environments, and is essential for service management. Specific industries benefit from detailed deployment inventory and management portfolios enabled by AppOptics.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Anji Automotive Logistics, Unimat, Priceline.com

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