ScienceLogic vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

ScienceLogic and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Server Monitoring category. ScienceLogic is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. ScienceLogic holds a 3.1% mindshare in SM, compared to SolarWinds’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ScienceLogic 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

ScienceLogic and SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor (SAM) compete in server and application monitoring. ScienceLogic leads in customer service and ROI, while SolarWinds SAM excels in feature comprehensiveness and ease of deployment.

Features: ScienceLogic automation capabilities intelligent data gathering predictive analytics. SolarWinds SAM detailed performance metrics custom alerting systems expansive application integrations.

Room for Improvement: ScienceLogic reporting functionalities integration with third-party tools user interface navigation. SolarWinds SAM scalability options intuitive navigation enhanced reporting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ScienceLogic efficient deployment process outstanding customer support. SolarWinds SAM swift deployment mixed reviews on customer support quality.

Pricing and ROI: ScienceLogic higher setup cost strong ROI. SolarWinds SAM lower initial costs significant ROI robust feature set.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ScienceLogic

Ranking in Server Monitoring

14th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (7th), Unified Communications Monitoring (1st), Network Monitoring Software (29th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (19th), IT Operations Analytics (9th), Cloud Monitoring Software (13th), AIOps (13th)

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (17th), Active Directory Management (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of ScienceLogic is 3.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 3.0%, up from 2.6% 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%
ScienceLogic	3.1%
Other	93.9%

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Featured Reviews

Pallagani Siva Koteswararao

Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy

Comprehensive monitoring streamlines operations with room for user support enhancement

I am interested in improving the flexibility of ScienceLogic's user interface, configuration, and customization. I am particularly keen on learning about issues raised by the ScienceLogic support team. Whenever we encounter difficulties, I raise vendor cases and am eager to deepen my understanding of those cases. Additionally, I want to learn more about ScienceLogic's dashboards, which display crucial metrics about collectors, their health, and devices aligned to them. The dashboard should be more detailed. Regarding improvements to ScienceLogic's technical support, my last company was IBM in India, and I worked on IBM MQ monitoring until my last day. I engaged with the LogicMonitor support team for MQ-level incidents, but these issues remained unresolved even after 10 to 15 days. On my last working day, I assisted with one such vendor case, and I am unsure if that issue was ever resolved. ScienceLogic's technical support should respond more efficiently in terms of time. During my time working on MQ-level cases, including a power pack upgrade that did not fix the issues faced, I provided all necessary steps with the help of the middleware team. However, there were still gaps that needed addressing.

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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

"ScienceLogic has given us the ability to generate tickets directly from monitoring events."

"Best feature of all is detailed monitoring of services, processes, ports and SSL certificates and or web content."

"ScienceLogic is an excellent all around suite of tools."

"We were able to increase the monitoring coverage of both our legacy and public cloud based infrastructures, while also cutting costs by over $2 million across a five year period."

"I recommend ScienceLogic to other users."

"Science Logic provides distributed and all-in-one concept in monitoring, you can easily customize the features in this product."

"It is very easy to configure because we are using an agent-less version. You can very quickly implement a collector for monitoring device servers."

"Customer Service: It is top rated. I have never waited on hold for help."

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"The solution can be deployed quickly."

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

"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. We can go in-depth into services and processes."

"Solarwinds has an open database that allows you to do serious integrations. It doesn't matter which service desk you have, you can implement and integrate it with SolarWinds."

"The component and cable monitoring are good, and SolarWinds is more intuitive and user-friendly than AppDynamics."

"The ROI for SolarWinds products is unmatched in the industry."

"If you are looking for a single pane of glass to monitor Windows products then SolarWinds is your product."

"Hardware health: It allows for proactive monitoring of the hardware health and is a game changer."

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Cons

"ScienceLogic is working towards a kind of AI, DKAIRA enablement, but I find one dependency is the frequent need to rely on professional services."

"From a performance perspective, it needs to improve a lot."

"As we have increased the amount of devices and the range of those devices we have run in to scaling issues which will most likely cause us to stand up a brand new instance of ScienceLogic to meet our needs."

"Usability is important. The interface is nice, but very complex and requires lots of learning involved in managing and navigating the product."

"I would like to see out-of-the-box standard dashboards for common services."

"ScienceLogic should provide detailed documents to customer as the current documents are not sufficient."

"ScienceLogic does not have application monitoring. We definitely need something integrated within ScienceLogic to monitor applications so that we don't have to rely on monitoring tools to monitor other applications. At least the ones that are market leaders, such as SAP, Oracle, and others."

"It was challenging onboarding users."

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"I believe that some of the trends, environmental maps, and items like those found in Orion would be very beneficial."

"SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor could improve by having a cloud version. They have an observability platform but it still needs to be maintained by us."

"The current script monitoring feature has limitations, especially when dealing with custom scripts."

"Mapping interactions between systems."

"There is one feature that is a report writer, and they are currently trying to take it out from being a stand-alone application and integrating to the web. This doesn't give us the flexibility and it doesn't expand what we can get when it comes to reporting."

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

"SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is not stable. We have to maintain the platform and it goes down frequently."

"For each poller, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor can only monitor up to ten thousand components, which restricts scalability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price could be lower, but for what you pay, you got a lot of value from its features and functionalities. Customers always want a discount or a cheaper solution."

"The solution is license-based. It's between $8 and $15, depending on what you need from the product."

"Decide what you want to monitor and only monitor those items. Absorb other elements as you grow."

"Plan for adding more to it. Once you see EM7 in action, you will want to keep adding systems to monitor."

"I'm not the best person to discuss pricing, but what I do know is that it's a use-and-go structure. You use this much storage and pay this much for it. That's how it is. Every time, we continue to add a large amount of data to the environment."

"The pricing model for ScienceLogic could improve."

"It comes with the OS built in, so no need to purchase an OS license or DB license."

"My company has an enterprise-level contract with ScienceLogic, so it is available to my organization at a good price."

More ScienceLogic pricing and cost advice

"SAM is not per server so the pricing model can be deceiving. If you have an enterprise environment, you will quickly exceed your licensing quickly. You should know this before going in."

"We pay around $ 2,000 to $ 5,000 yearly for the solution."

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

"Pricing is inexpensive, starting at 2440 euros. For that, you get the ability to monitor a couple of nodes and one year of maintenance and support."

"The solution's price is reasonable. Though it's on the higher side, the tool is worth the money."

"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."

"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."

"Pricing and licensing is fair for what you get. It does have a great bang-for-the-buck appeal."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	27

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ScienceLogic?

ScienceLogic is not that expensive and is cost-effective overall.

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What needs improvement with ScienceLogic?

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What is your primary use case for ScienceLogic?

Our usual use case of ScienceLogic is as a strategic monitoring tool for all the customers in our company, and because of that reason, all the accounts and projects are migrated from other monitori...

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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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Overview

ScienceLogic excels in customizable dashboards, seamless integrations, and real-time data analysis, supporting diverse IT environments with multi-tenant capabilities.

ScienceLogic provides robust infrastructure and network monitoring, catering to cloud, applications, and server environments. It supports hybrid setups, integrating with CMDB and ticketing systems while automating incident management. ScienceLogic's PowerPacks eliminate visibility gaps and its adaptable nature supports modern and legacy systems. Offering agentless monitoring, it ensures efficient operations with scalable infrastructure support and detailed reporting. However, the interface complexity and need for professional support can present usability challenges. Enhancements in reporting, application coverage, API support, and customization are desirable for improved user experience.

What are ScienceLogic's most important features?

Customizable Dashboards: Tailor views for precise monitoring across different environments.
PowerPacks: Extensive device integrations reduce visibility gaps.
Real-time Data Analysis: Enables quick decision-making with up-to-date insights.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with multiple platforms to unify IT systems.
Adaptive Infrastructure: Supports both modern and legacy systems with ease.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Automates event management and simplifies monitoring tasks.
Scalable Support: Grows with the organizational needs, accommodating larger infrastructures.
Comprehensive Reports: Provides complete oversight for informed strategic planning.
Enhanced Adaptability: Unifies diverse technological environments efficiently.

ScienceLogic is often implemented across industries requiring detailed attention to infrastructure and network monitoring. It finds utility in managing hybrid environments, integrating seamlessly with essential systems like CMDB and ticketing platforms. Its scalability and adaptability are valued in unifying complex, diverse environments under one monitoring platform.

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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

Kellogg Company, Booz Allen, Cisco, Red Bull, Fidelus, Telstra, Comcast, CSC, Peak 10, HughesNet, Hosting, Datapipe, US Army, Equinix, Rite Aid, Carbonite, Sybase, Carpathia, AT&T, ePlus, Dimension Data, Virtustream, Boeing, Honeywell

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