ManageEngine OpManager vs SolarWinds Network Device Monitor comparison

ManageEngine and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ManageEngine is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while SolarWinds is ranked #30 with an average rating of 8.0. ManageEngine holds a 1.6% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ManageEngine OpManager and SolarWinds Network Device Monitor are competitors in the network monitoring solutions category. ManageEngine OpManager has an edge in affordability and integration ease, whereas SolarWinds is noted for detailed reporting and speed.

Features: ManageEngine OpManager provides robust alerting and automation tools, extensive views across vendor devices, and detailed server and application monitoring. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor delivers precise link monitoring, accurate performance readings, and advanced configuration management tools.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine OpManager needs improved stability during upgrades, better dashboard customization, and enhanced documentation. It also requires more advanced AI features and improved support structures. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could benefit from user-friendly configurations, better security measures, and simplified integration processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine OpManager is mainly deployed on-premises, known for its intuitive setup and strong customer service, though support responsiveness varies. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor supports diverse deployment options like private and hybrid clouds and generally receives positive customer service feedback but lacks 24/7 support in some regions.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine OpManager is cost-effective, offering competitive pricing and discounts for bundled purchases, achieving immediate ROI through reduced overhead. SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is perceived as pricier but offers flexible pricing options, with ROI noted from improved uptime and quicker issue resolutions.

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OpManager

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Network Device M...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

30th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ManageEngine OpManager is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Charles A

Deputy Director at Access Healthcare Services Pvt Ltd

Reporting features improve operational efficiency while weekend support needs enhancement

Support is moderate and needs improvement, especially during weekends when technicians perform upgrades. During weekends, they need to provide more support to ensure a smooth transition. There is a call for ManageEngine OpManager to scale better in automation and AI functionality. Although the product stability is good, support enhancement is necessary to enable better planning for upgrades and maintenance activities.

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Vijay Samant

Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Monitor network utilization and manage bandwidth efficiently with live monitoring and reliable fault management capabilities

I use SolarWinds Network Device Monitor for monitoring network utilization, bandwidth utilization, uptime, and downtime. It also assists in incident management SolarWinds Network Device Monitor provides live monitoring capabilities, which are very useful. Its fault management capabilities are…

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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 dashboard, versatility and larger horizon are valuable."

"We find the networking aspect of this solution to be the most valuable."

"It helps us a lot for monitoring our servers in one console, instead of going to individual servers."

"The tool is useful for SNMP monitoring."

"The solution's most valuable features are reporting, event notifications, and alert management."

"This is a good general monitoring system that has all the features we require and they constantly update with new capabilities."

"Device monitoring is a good tool of this solution."

"Flexibility in the two view dashboard helps viewers and admins get the information they need about the fetwork in a flash."

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"The alerting functionality in SolarWinds Network Device Monitor helps us stay informed during off-hours by sending alerts if our main links or devices are impacted, allowing us to quickly address any issues."

"The product is useful for switches and IP phones."

"SolarWinds is flexible and works with multiple vendor devices."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is a straightforward product with valuable functionality."

"The deployment process is quick."

"Since our devices are spread out across the world, we can see the status of these devices without having to send someone physically to a remote location, which saves money."

"In terms of general network monitoring features, I find SolarWinds Network Device Monitor very flexible and comfortable to use. The software itself is extremely useful when it comes to monitoring how our data moves between different networks and environments."

"Link monitoring is the most valuable feature of this solution."

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Cons

"What I'd like ManageEngine OpManager to improve on is artificial intelligence. In particular, the machine learning feature should be integrated with the sensor flow. Doing this will give leverage, especially when you look at other products such as the Cisco DNA Center. When a switch goes down, I should be able to build on the correlation of other physical devices it's connected to so that I can integrate that with my CA CMDB. The ManageEngine OpManager team needs to draw a long-term roadmap where that feature becomes an integral part of the solution because right now, machine learning in ManageEngine OpManager is a long process. The solution doesn't have MLS search and I want to see ML being developed and applied for CA CMDB to greatly reduce the burden of tying everything. For example, if I have a data center switch that goes down now, I should know what server it's connected to, and when that switch goes down at twenty-four ports, I would get twenty-four alerts for different devices plugged in. I should be able to make a correlation that the major problem lies in the switch and not with the twenty-four elements connected to that switch. That is where machine learning should come into play and the ManageEngine OpManager AI should indicate "This is where the root of your problem is." It could be difficult, but this is a feature that should be improved or added to the solution."

"The only problem with it is that the setup isn't very intuitive. I know that they just upgraded the product to make it a little bit easier to use, but compared to some of the other platforms, it is not easy to configure it, set it up, and get it running. However, once you have set it up and got it running, it runs great."

"We encounter challenges in monitoring cloud services. I would also appreciate it if there was someone available to walk you through the documentation."

"The dashboard could include more features."

"For the implementation part, I am facing issues when configuring the business view."

"ManageEngine OpManager can improve by having better updates for critical issues."

"The integration with various OEM products could be simplified."

"The licensing model is confusing."

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"The solution lacks in performance monitoring."

"The way they are presenting the map of our devices needs to be improved."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could improve by being more user-friendly. The network has so many features which make it difficult to find how to configure how to use it. It is not simple to customize."

"The security could always be improved."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could improve the features. We don't have the complete model for the database, and the monitoring for the database is up and down. We expect that we could monitor the blocking items on the database but we don't have that feature."

"When an organization's network grows, the complexity of the dashboard becomes an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The solution is not user-friendly."

"The security needs improvement, which is why we are moving away from Solar Winds. We have security concerns."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is very low compared to other products."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"In terms of pricing, I would rate it a two out of five. It was expensive."

"It is not really expensive; it is nominal licensing."

"As far as cost, it was around six hundred thousand rands ($40,500) for the year, for the renewals. That's the total cost for a four thousand node system including support and maintenance."

"We have a standard license for ManageEngine OpManager. We purchased the license for one year and now we are upgrading it soon."

"It is reasonably priced."

"The product is not worth the money."

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"I find the cost of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor reasonable for our company. Though, I'm not aware of the exact licensing cost."

"The price of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is good."

"Well, we had a perpetual license and the renewal was $20 to $25,000."

"The product is expensive."

"Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of manpower to install and deploy."

"I rate the product's price as three to three and a half or on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price, and ten means high price."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution."

"When compared with other solutions SolarWinds is more expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

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By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine OpManager?

The product provides intensive reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpManager?

The pricing was okay. However, it has been increasing a lot lately. The product is not worth the money.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpManager?

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

SolarWinds pricing is on the higher side, and in India, every customer is cautious about commercial aspects.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

SolarWinds Network Device Monitor should include automatic diagrams in its network solutions. Additionally, there is a challenge with having to add an additional polling engine after 10,000 element...

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Also Known As

OpManager

Network Device Monitor

Overview

ManageEngine OpManager is a network, server, and virtualization monitoring software that helps SMEs, large enterprises and service providers manage their data centers and IT infrastructure efficiently and cost effectively. Automated workflows, intelligent alerting engines, configurable discovery rules, and extendable templates enable IT teams to setup a 24x7 monitoring system within hours of installation.

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Network Device Monitor is a free tool that makes it easy to monitor the real-time performance and health of a single device on your network with a desktop dashboard that alerts you when your device is in trouble.

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Sample Customers

Bonita, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, Galaxy, Fiserv Credit Union Division, Universitas 21 Global, ERP Suites LLC

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