Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Moogsoft vs SolarWinds NPM comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 19, 2025

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
4.2
Users report reduced incident resolution time, improved alert management, cost savings, faster troubleshooting, enhanced collaboration, and quicker root cause analyses.
Sentiment score
7.0
SolarWinds NPM enhances network management and cost efficiency, providing superior monitoring, fast issue resolution, and significant ROI.
ROI depends on how we integrate our IT operations with Moogsoft, as it can reduce our workload, downtime, and resolution time effectively, ultimately delivering better solutions based on mean time to resolution.
L1 Analyst at HCLTech
The return on investment is significant as the solution effectively reduces costs while being worth its expense.
Network Administrator at PT Bni Life Insurance
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Moogsoft support improved post-Dell acquisition, though response times and admin features need enhancement, and time zone issues persist.
Sentiment score
6.9
SolarWinds NPM support is knowledgeable and helpful but faces criticism for slow responses and aggressive sales tactics.
If there is no timely response, getting a resolution is more difficult.
Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
We had contact with SolarWinds regarding the implementation, and they were helpful.
Network Administrator at PT Bni Life Insurance
They have good technical support.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Moogsoft offers scalable, cloud-hosted services praised for managing large user bases, with room for improved user-friendly features.
Sentiment score
6.9
SolarWinds NPM offers scalable solutions for various environments, with possible increased costs and challenges on virtual platforms.
SolarWinds NPM is scalable and effective in handling large network infrastructures.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Moogsoft offers stable performance, managing high-loads effectively with minimal issues, though occasional bugs are quickly addressed.
Sentiment score
7.5
SolarWinds NPM is stable, with issues arising during upgrades; regular updates and support enhance its performance.
Sometimes Moogsoft experiences stability issues due to bugs or internal problems, leading to downtime.
L1 Analyst at HCLTech
The NPM product is stable, particularly when used for simple network monitoring.
Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Moogsoft users want better API integration, predictive analytics, dashboards, multi-cloud support, and enhanced AI-driven IT operations features.
SolarWinds NPM users seek improvements in network discovery, interface, integration, resource usage, cloud support, security, and pricing adjustments.
Introducing machine learning and AI features would enhance Moogsoft, streamlining IT operations, incident detection, and response management.
L1 Analyst at HCLTech
I would like to see Moogsoft improve on coming up with some agentic solutions for whatever they have been able to automate.
CTO at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Customers have given feedback about the delayed response times from the technical team.
Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
SolarWinds needs to upscale on observability and add full-fledged observability features, including security features.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
I would need a feature in SolarWinds in the future for some kind of malfunctioning detection, such as malware attacks or that type of environment.
Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Moogsoft's AI ops solution is affordable and flexible, offering competitive pricing with various licensing options compared to competitors.
SolarWinds NPM pricing is competitive yet complex, appealing to some while being costly for smaller enterprises or multi-module needs.
If you compare Moogsoft's pricing with some of the other combined solutions, they are not very cheap, but I don't think they are at the top end of the market either.
CTO at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
It is not too pricey and is adequate.
Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
PRTG's package offers all features in one bundle, which is cost-effective.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
The solution is considered expensive.
Network Administrator at PT Bni Life Insurance
 

Valuable Features

Moogsoft enhances IT operations using AI for noise reduction, event correlation, and improved incident response with collaborative alert management.
SolarWinds NPM offers easy deployment, strong monitoring, and seamless integration, enhancing network management with intuitive dashboards and real-time insights.
Moogsoft offers various benefits, including incident response, reduced noise alert fatigue, increased availability and uptime, helping companies gain a better understanding of their IT environment, proactively addressing issues, and improving services.
L1 Analyst at HCLTech
The AIOps capabilities in Moogsoft, which it brings in with multiple data source support, are the most valuable features.
CTO at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Whenever any node is down in our network, whether it is a server or any network device, we receive information through email that the device is down.
Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It provides a detailed overview of the network, which is valuable.
Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
SolarWinds NPM has specific modules for monitoring different network capabilities, which provides rich features for carrying out specific tasks.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Moogsoft
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
25th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
IT Operations Analytics (6th), AIOps (13th)
SolarWinds NPM
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
160
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (4th), Cloud Monitoring Software (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of Moogsoft is 0.7%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds NPM is 3.2%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Monitoring Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SolarWinds NPM3.2%
Moogsoft0.7%
Other96.1%
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

MA
L1 Analyst at HCLTech
Effective monitoring and efficient alert management streamline operations
Machine learning works based on past collected data, so we can develop a system that functions as an automated bot using this data. With the use of AI technologies such as ChatGPT and other Gen AI solutions, if we combine these with machine learning tools, it will lead to increased efficiency and reduced processing time in application systems. I work on the backend to address any issues with Moogsoft, such as URL access problems or credential bugs, ensuring everything operates smoothly. The advantage of Moogsoft is that it consolidates various alerts into one monitoring tool, which reduces time and allows for real-time and anomaly detection, while its disadvantage includes limited built-in observability and complex setup requirements. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Moogsoft a 9.
Vivek Jaiswal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Central monitoring has improved outage alerts and now needs smarter detection and modern dashboards
Regarding the automated network topology and mapping feature in SolarWinds NPM, I am not satisfied with it. For static monitoring, it is acceptable. However, if it is possible, I would need a feature in SolarWinds in the future for some kind of malfunctioning detection, such as malware attacks or that type of environment. We did not have any facility to detect that in SolarWinds. I think it would be better to incorporate those types of features. Regarding customization options in SolarWinds, the ability to customize the dashboard has room for improvement. The dashboard is quite old, and we need some improvement in it. Nowadays, we have multiple tools with AI-based monitoring and web-based dashboards. SolarWinds also has a web-based dashboard, but I think there is scope for improvement in the UI. There may be other areas I would like to improve in SolarWinds NPM.
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which IT Infrastructure Monitoring solutions are best for your needs.
879,425 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

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
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Transportation Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise85
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Moogsoft?
Incident management is streamlined with Moogsoft. One standout feature is its unique situation-creation capability, differentiating it from other fault management tools. While other tools typically...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Moogsoft?
If you compare Moogsoft's pricing with some of the other combined solutions, they are not very cheap, but I don't think they are at the top end of the market either.
What needs improvement with Moogsoft?
I would like to see Moogsoft improve on coming up with some agentic solutions for whatever they have been able to automate.
What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
It actually depends on the exact purpose or kind of devices (network devices, servers, something else). Some tools are better for only network devices while others are better for a cloud monitoring...
What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
We are partners with SolarWinds and we sell a lot of Network management to large enterprises also because of scalability, products like Network Performance Monitor & Netflow Traffic Analyzer ar...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor, SolarWinds Network Bandwidth Analyzer
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

RetailNext
Microsoft, Federal Express, Hewlett-Packard, and MasterCard
Find out what your peers are saying about Moogsoft vs. SolarWinds NPM and other solutions. Updated: November 2025.
879,425 professionals have used our research since 2012.