We compared Nagios XI and SolarWinds NPM across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Features: Nagios XI received positive feedback for its versatility and adaptability. It offers a diverse selection of plugins and scripts for monitoring needs. SolarWinds NPM is commended for its adaptability and extensive network surveillance functionalities.
Room for Improvement: Users have suggested Nagios XI could improve integration, simplify configuration, and make the platform more user-friendly. Nagios XI users also suggest improvements to network visibility and cloud discovery. SolarWinds NPM needs improvement in edge computing capabilities and data reporting. Users also said the performance could be better and that they would like to see expanded IPAM functionality.
Service and Support: Some Nagios XI customers complained about the lack of chat or phone support options. While some customers described SolarWinds support as helpful and responsive, others reported delayed responses.
Ease of Deployment: Some Nagios XI users found the setup to be relatively simple, while others considered it challenging. Deployment can take a few months to complete, and there’s a steep learning curve. Some users said SolarWinds NPM was straightforward to set up, while others perceived it as complex.
Pricing: Nagios XI’s pricing is considered reasonable and transparent, with no extra charges. The cost of SolarWinds NPM varies depending on the customer’s size and requirements. Some users find it costly.
ROI: Nagios XI users reported positive outcomes overall, but some said visibility limitations lower the solution’s ROI. Some users reported immediate benefits from using SolarWinds NPM in terms of security and business outcomes, while others have not.
Comparison Results: Nagios XI is an affordable, flexible solution with a broad feature set and a selection of helpful plugins. At the same time, users say the setup can be complex, and some expressed a desire for more convenient ways to contact support. SolarWinds NPM is a customizable solution that’s easy to deploy and features comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. However, some users consider it costly and voiced concerns about technical support and user experience.
"We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."
"An excellent solution that is easy and intuitive to implement."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"Nagios allows us to configure any device so that we can send pager alerts when people don't have access to emails. It also allows us to schedule downtime and maintenance."
"It is an open-source platform with valuable features for performance and stability."
"The most valuable feature is the dashboard, where I can have a single screen that provides a summary for hundreds of servers."
"Nagios XI is stable."
"BPI: It allows defining peripherals to map business criticality for efficient monitoring, as required."
"This is a very good solution and it is simple to use, for any company."
"Reporting tools are a great feature along with the ability to create customized reports for you"
"The alerting and usage tracking notifications on disk space capacity, network and processor utilization."
"The product is lightweight in terms of memory use, requiring only 10 megabytes or less."
"SolarWinds NPM has a colorful UI and many easy-to-use features. It does not need to be configured as much and is also easy to install."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The interface is user-friendly, making it easy to use."
"You can monitor performance counters effortlessly."
"I believe the ease of setup and use, including everything, from the initial installation to the discovery of devices is the most valuable."
"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."
"We'd like to see more integration capabilities."
"I would like to see more customization in the network map because it is a bit tricky to use it."
"The product's stability could be even better."
"I would like to see support for notification via SMS."
"The scalability of Nagios XI is scalable. However, it is not easy to do."
"The installation and monitoring need improvement."
"The product does not have SAP monitoring."
"Technical support is an area that needs improvement. It is not available 24/7."
"We also had to be attentive to vulnerabilities, because SolarWinds NPM have some issues in that area. We had to work with our security team, so that they could help us check and backup the data, and check what they needed to secure."
"The price of the solution can be improved."
"An area for improvement would be the use of modular licenses, which are not practical for big clients."
"Being able to detect devices that are trying to connect wirelessly would make using this solution much easier."
"The aesthetic widgets should be dynamic widgets, so the customization can be even more customizable."
"Complex and overly detailed setup."
"SolarWinds NPM can be very slow at times. The database optimization can be done to improve the product performance."
"I think Solar Winds NPM needs to create a profile with documentation responsibility."
Nagios XI is ranked 10th in Cloud Monitoring Software with 54 reviews while SolarWinds NPM is ranked 6th in Cloud Monitoring Software with 147 reviews. Nagios XI is rated 8.2, while SolarWinds NPM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Nagios XI writes "Great for monitoring IT services infrastructure with nice tools and helpful notifications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds NPM writes "High-level, comprehensive, and proactive monitoring in a user-friendly interface". Nagios XI is most compared with Zabbix, Nagios Core, PRTG Network Monitor, Icinga and WhatsUp Gold, whereas SolarWinds NPM is most compared with Zabbix, PRTG Network Monitor, ManageEngine OpManager, ThousandEyes and NETSCOUT nGeniusONE. See our Nagios XI vs. SolarWinds NPM report.
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