BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management vs SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability comparison

BMC and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Cloud Monitoring Software category. BMC is ranked #44, while SolarWinds is ranked #34 with an average rating of 8.0. BMC holds a 0.2% mindshare in CMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management and SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

44th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Management (39th)

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Obs...

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

34th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Entprssol67

Enterprise Solution Architect at Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SPA

Helps design blueprints in a cloud environment but the support is a major problem

One of the major problems is that support is not so good. I used to have a support expert in Spain but they left two years ago. BMC doesn't invest a lot in network automation but network automation is a major point in CLM. There aren't any experts here in Europe, maybe they have in America, I don't know. The main problem is the support in Europe. We had a lot of problems with the people who got put on our cases. The agents that we were assigned to were not so capable. They wanted to replicate the problem. If you have an incident, it takes a lot of time to troubleshoot the problem. The incident support is not so good. The technicians don't know the platform well. BMC doesn't want to invest in CLM. Two years ago we had a lot of problems. Maybe BMC realized that CLM is an end of life product.

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Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

A unified platform designed to monitor the entire infrastructure

The tool's escalation process needs improvement. More support is needed for the new generation of solutions, particularly SD-WAN support and newer storage components. Additionally, as more vendors move towards API-based monitoring, we anticipate SolarWinds HCO will increase integrations with other solutions. Another area for improvement is reporting. With infrastructure becoming increasingly diverse, the static infrastructures of the past are evolving into dynamic setups. Traditionally, we had wireless in the office, a backend Internet connection, and connections to head offices and data centers. With the advent of SD-WAN, multiple service providers, and cloud-based options, infrastructure is more dynamic. Today, most customers are not using on-premise solutions exclusively; they are opting for Office 365, G Suite, or similar services. Therefore, monitoring requirements are no longer limited to on-premise infrastructure but span diverse environments—some on-premise, some in the cloud. This is why SolarWinds is moving towards hybrid cloud observability. We would like to see more integrations and support for third-party vendors. For example, current support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is limited, and expanding this support would be beneficial.

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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

"Integrates role-based access control with pre-configured policies for CIS, DISA, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NIST, and SCAP documentation and remediation."

"You can tie together your public and private cloud infrastructure into a "single pane of glass"."

"CLM has a multi-cloud portal because they have the resources to implement in various environments in various ports."

"Automates Java EE Application Deployment from an SCM system."

"Supports unattended installs and image-based, script-based, or template-based provisioning."

"Assesses change impact or completes an audit using multiple dashboard views."

"By allowing end users to request their own services, the request process for systems is much quicker and more accurate."

"The primary use cases are for customers who require complete infrastructure monitoring. I mean IT infrastructure, which includes network devices, security devices, and server environments, whether physical, virtual, or cloud-based. The platform can manage any infrastructure component that needs monitoring."

"SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability offers very good community support with many documents and best cases for various situations."

"The initial setup is straightforward and quick if prerequisites are met, taking only a couple of days."

"I rate my satisfaction with SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability at nine out of ten."

Cons

"Needs integrations with other providers to provide a custom public cloud environment."

"One of the major problems is that support is not so good."

"The installation and configuration can be tricky due to it being built on Remedy."

"SolarWinds HCO platform offers various features spanning components, such as network, security, server, virtual, and application components. Common features include dashboarding, reporting, and alerting. These features provide comprehensive visibility, allowing you to see how one area's issues affect others. For instance, if a network issue impacts server performance, this visibility is crucial."

"The solution could improve in areas such as on-premises container monitoring, CICD observability, and providing additional documentation and support files in languages other than English."

"Event management features can be added as it has limited capability to ingest events from external sources."

"The solution could improve in areas such as on-premises container monitoring, CICD observability, and providing additional documentation and support files in languages other than English."

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"The solution's pricing is quite reasonable. It has moved to node-based licensing, simplifying the process. They don't distinguish between different types of nodes, such as server nodes, physical routers, or switches. One node equals one license, making it easy to manage. If you have 500 devices, you need five hundred licenses to get all the features of this unified monitoring platform."

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability?

It is fairly priced compared to competitors.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability?

Event management features can be added as it has limited capability to ingest events from external sources.

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability?

I work day-to-day on SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability ( /products/solarwinds-hybrid-cloud-observability-reviews ). It covers network, server, storage, and networking.

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Overview

BMC's cloud management platform drives digital innovation with agile, full-stack service provisioning across cloud and traditional platforms. BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management scales easily while integrating with essential compliance and governance policies to reduce risk.

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SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability enhances IT operations with comprehensive visibility across hybrid environments for improved performance and uptime.

Providing a unified platform, SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability allows IT teams to manage, monitor, and optimize both on-premises and cloud resources. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools, improving efficiency with robust data analytics and visualization. Its advanced features decrease time-to-resolution for system issues and help maintain system health.

What are the most important features of SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability?

Comprehensive Visibility: Provides insights into network, application, and infrastructure performance.
Seamless Integration: Works with cloud and on-premises systems for unified management.
Data Analytics: Leverages advanced analytics for performance monitoring and optimization.
Visualization Tools: Offers dashboards and visual representations of key performance indicators.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs with flexible deployment options.

Which benefits and ROI aspects should users look for?

Improved System Uptime: Reduces downtime with proactive monitoring.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Optimizes resource usage for cost savings.
Faster Issue Resolution: Decreases time required to identify and fix issues.
Enhanced IT Productivity: Streamlines workflows, enabling more focus on strategic activities.

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability is implemented across multiple industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing to ensure reliable performance and security of IT ecosystems. Its adaptability and comprehensive coverage make it a favored choice for enterprises managing both legacy and cloud-based infrastructures.

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Sample Customers

JDA Software, Morningstar, Orange Business Services, Wipro

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