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Microsoft Network Monitor vs SolarWinds ipMonitor comparison

Microsoft and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Microsoft is ranked #89, while SolarWinds is ranked #75 with an average rating of 6.0. Microsoft holds a 0.2% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Network Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
89th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds ipMonitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
75th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
IT Infrastructure Monitoring (55th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Network Monitor is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds ipMonitor is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SolarWinds ipMonitor0.1%
Microsoft Network Monitor0.2%
Other99.7%
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IP address management improves network efficiency but licensing cost could decrease
We are using SolarWinds for NPM and NCM, and we use IP address management for IP address monitoring. It helps us track which IP address is live and which is not. It also provides DHCP reservation and allows us to declare IP addresses for our integration. We have been using it for IP address…
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
16%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds ipMonitor?
The licensing cost is high compared to other open-source tools. Being a corporate client, we require corporate licensing, which adds to the cost.
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds ipMonitor?
The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools. The state monitoring tools could be improved with AI integration to track IP usage history. There is no local support; we must contact thei...
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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds ipMonitor?
We are using SolarWinds for NPM and NCM, and we use IP address management for IP address monitoring. It helps us track which IP address is live and which is not. It also provides DHCP reservation a...
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Also Known As

Network Monitor, Message Analyzer, MS Network Monitor
ipMonitor
 

Overview

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Monitor network devices, servers, VMware hosts and applications from one console
Receive alerts for availability and performance issues
Monitor network status on maps and NOC view
Minimize downtime by automating remediation actions
Enhance monitoring with built-in reports and dashboards

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Sample Customers

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, John Keells Holdings, 343 Industries, Intelbras S.A., Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd., FHI 360, ABB, City of Barcelona, Aruba Networks
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