Oracle Enterprise Manager vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

Oracle and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Server Monitoring category. Oracle is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.1, while SolarWinds is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. Oracle holds a 2.8% mindshare in SM, compared to SolarWinds’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

Oracle Enterprise Manager

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Oracle Enterprise Manager and SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor are both powerful tools for server and application management. User reviews suggest that Oracle Enterprise Manager excels in monitoring and overall feature set, while SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor provides better ease of use and deployment.

Features: Oracle Enterprise Manager is appreciated for its robust monitoring, comprehensive database management capabilities, and advanced analytics. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is noted for its intuitive setup, real-time performance monitoring, and extensive alerting system.

Room for Improvement: Users of Oracle Enterprise Manager have pointed out that the product could improve in terms of scalability, ease of integration with non-Oracle environments, and support for emerging technologies. Users of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor recommend enhancing its reporting capabilities, reducing the frequency of false alerts, and optimizing resource usage for better performance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Enterprise Manager's deployment is reported to be complex, requiring significant time and expertise. Customer service is generally responsive but may lag in addressing complex issues. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor, conversely, is praised for its simple deployment process and proactive customer support, which helps resolve issues quicker.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Enterprise Manager users mention high initial setup costs but note the investment pays off with extensive features and capabilities. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is considered more budget-friendly with a quicker ROI due to its lower initial cost and ease of use.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Ranking in Server Monitoring

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

129

Ranking in other categories

Database Development and Management (3rd)

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (17th), Active Directory Management (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Oracle Enterprise Manager is 2.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 2.9%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Server Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Enterprise Manager	2.8%
SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor	2.9%
Other	94.3%

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reviewer996648

Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees

Extensive functionality impresses despite occasional setup complexity

The functions and features of Oracle Enterprise Manager that I have found most valuable are its evolution from being problematic in 10g and 11g versions to becoming better and more stable. Now it has become a significantly improved product. We have integrated identity management, and we are using it for normal database examination, tuning, and performance. We are working with STATSPACK and similar tools that are integrated in Oracle Enterprise Manager. We are currently working with version 13.5, having upgraded from 13.4 last year. Automation is useful for improving operational efficiency, and there are many more opportunities to automate outside the databases. Not many things need to be automated inside the databases. We have jobs running, imports, exports, and similar tasks. To automate these processes, we utilize the Scheduler from Oracle, which is managed in the databases by the vendor. This is not part of our DBA functions in Oracle Enterprise Manager.

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NikhilKalwint

Technical Specialist at ServiceIO

Monitoring over a thousand systems has improved decision making and operational visibility

From an advantage perspective, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is comparatively cheaper from a commercial point of view. It is easy to install and configure, very user-friendly, and quick to get up and running, allowing you to see the early value adds in your organization. It is compatible with most technologies for monitoring with very few chances of incompatibility. Configuration also allows us to monitor all the technical parameters we are looking for, making it a very good experience for us. The alerting feature in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is a main advantage, as it alerts based on threshold breaches and can raise tickets to the ticketing system, send SMS, and email notifications, allowing engineers to work on those tickets to resolve issues and avoid further impact. The visibility into server health is a beneficial feature that I am utilizing. We widely use various application performance metrics in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor such as database monitoring and server monitoring, which are quite good enough for any monitoring solution. We utilize the customizable dashboards in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor.

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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

"We use Oracle Enterprise Manager as a tool to monitor Oracle products."

"We get good support, tickets are resolved quickly and we are happy with the resolution."

"It is the best database management system."

"It is a scalable solution. So far, my company has not faced any issues with the scalability part of the solution."

"SQL Tuning Advisor, ADDM, Top Activity, ASM Space Manager, Incident Notifications"

"It's user friendly."

"This solution was the only one which allows us to monitor all our solutions from one interface."

"We actively monitor the databases and can get ahead of any issues."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its interface, which is used for monitoring."

"It's good at monitoring system-specific things like ports, services."

"SSL Certificate Monitoring and Expiry Alerting"

"The solution can be deployed quickly."

"Monitoring of processes and services is the most valuable feature; it is not necessarily just the server alone in terms of the CPU or the memory, as we can go in-depth into services and processes."

"SolarWinds is a very stable platform compared to others on the market."

"The application dependency feature identifies issues between applications and servers or within the network where the application is hosted. It highlights related problems, whether related to packet processing or other issues, enabling the creation of alerts and reports accordingly."

"SolarWinds SAM has provided us with dynamic thresholds based on historical trends and requirements, so the threshold gets configured automatically, and it's no longer necessary to configure it manually every time."

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Cons

"I don't think anybody can walk on water. Software is buggy and that's the nature of the beast."

"One of the big problems we had was using Data Guard along with OEM; it just didn’t work (Data Guard is a local higher level solution). Every time we did a takeover, it would stop working, so that was the biggest challenge we had."

"We would like to have a single dashboard for monitoring and controlling all of our products."

"Better mobile access would be useful."

"I rate Oracle Enterprise Manager six out of 10 for affordability. It's expensive."

"Customer service: Fair, when needed."

"It is complicated to run it on Google Chrome."

"The one area was the process of setting up targets and hosts as it seems rather lengthy and repetitive."

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"The templates could use improvement. Currently, they are quite complex. They should have drag-and-drop functionality instead. It would make it easier to use."

"The technical support was better in previous years. With the launch of the premium support service, the normal support has declined."

"One product area that could benefit from improvement is the synchronization of licensing periods across different modules"

"The tool’s report feature created issues for us. We needed to gain skills to use that feature. The tool’s customization is not easy since you have to reconfigure the whole system."

"Reporting is the only thing with which we currently have challenges. They have this in two ways. There is the report writer, which is the backend, and we also have web reports, which are on the console. So, they have removed the report writer for the backend reports, and we are making use of the web console, but most of the users are not finding it very interesting to use the frontend reports. I would like them to bring back the report writer. That's the key area within it to improve on the reporting. If they can bring back the report writer, then most users will actually be comfortable. I have some customers who are trying to export their report to an Excel format, but it is not possible because they said any report that has been done from the web console cannot be exported to Excel, but most of the customers need to export their reports to Excel. That's one area they need to work on."

"In terms of the dashboards on offer, they should work to improve them. The types of dashboards that you get in terms of the graphs on offer aren't ideal right now."

"SAM AppInsight for SQL: The ability to ignore fragmentation of specific indexes."

"The current script monitoring feature has limitations, especially when dealing with custom scripts."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is highly-priced."

"Be careful to only enable the packs for which you have a license as this is an issue we see time and again."

"Oracle Enterprise Manager is a free-of-cost solution. Oracle Enterprise Manager can be expensive only if you go for its licensing part."

"It is part of Real Application Testing, so no new investment is necessary for clients who already are already using RAT."

"The product’s price is reasonable."

"Oracle Enterprise Manager is a free tool from Oracle."

"The pricing is very high."

"The solution is inexpensive to purchase."

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"The product might cost you $30,000 USD to buy, but scaling this solution requires the purchase of additional polling engines at $20,000 USD each."

"I think SolarWinds' pricing is very decent compared to other competitors in the market."

"When compared to other licensed models in the market, it stands out as one of the more cost-effective options."

"The product is expensive."

"I would advise potential buyers to wait until the end of the quarter, end of year, or other time to place orders. There are actually great deals to be had at those times if your budget cycle can match up."

"Pricing and licensing is fair for what you get. It does have a great bang-for-the-buck appeal."

"SAM is not per server so the pricing model can be deceiving. If you have an enterprise environment, you will quickly exceed your licensing quickly. You should know this before going in."

"We are on an annual license to use the solution. The price of the solution is expensive. The price is based on a bunch of factors, such as the number of engines and elements."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

13%

Financial Services Firm

University

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	81

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?

I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?

The weaknesses I would like to address in Oracle Enterprise Manager involve the dealing of Grid Infrastructure. Oracle Enterprise Manager's handling of Grid Infrastructure needs some improvement. I...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Enterprise Manager?

I am still working with Oracle products. I would like to leave my opinion on some other Oracle products that I have been working with lately. I am working on many Oracle products for database admin...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The initial cost is quite high, but the renewal cost is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

There is definitely room for improvement besides simplifying its setup. As a non-technical person, I believe the dashboards could be improved. Everything we use appears on video walls, and we need ...

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

I am doing research as we currently have both solutions, and I am looking to see if we need both or can manage with one. Currently, the outcome indicates that we need both. The focus point is diffe...

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Overview

Oracle Enterprise Manager offers centralized control over Oracle and non-Oracle environments, featuring robust monitoring, performance tuning, and real-time diagnostics from a unified interface.

With comprehensive database oversight and a user-friendly graphical interface, Oracle Enterprise Manager simplifies backup, patching, and diagnostics. It seamlessly manages databases, applications, and hardware, integrating Cloud services for enhanced efficiency. Though some find the navigation challenging and performance resource-heavy, its automation and customizable metrics improve operational visibility. Users appreciate its capacity to integrate Oracle services into a single, manageable dashboard, supporting both standalone and clustered databases.

What are the key features of Oracle Enterprise Manager?

Comprehensive Database Monitoring: Provides in-depth insights and tracking for optimal database management.
Performance Tuning: Ensures databases run efficiently through real-time adjustments.
Real-time SQL Monitoring: Offers immediate oversight of SQL execution for quick issue resolution.
Centralized Control: Manages Oracle and non-Oracle products from a unified platform.
Automation: Enhances operational processes through customizable metrics and automated tasks.

What benefits should users expect?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines backup, patching, and diagnostics to save time.
Improved Management: Centralizes the control of diverse IT environments for simplicity and effectiveness.
Integrated Cloud Services: Allows seamless interactions with cloud resources for scalability.
Increased Visibility: Provides comprehensive oversight across hardware, applications, and middleware.

Oracle Enterprise Manager is widely deployed in industries requiring robust database management. Suitable for real-time monitoring and performance tuning, it is critical for organizations overseeing Oracle appliances such as ODA and MySQL systems. These industries benefit from streamlined SQL and server monitoring and integrated Oracle service dashboards, ensuring high availability and security.

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SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor provides comprehensive server, application, and infrastructure monitoring, focusing on integration, application dependency, and network insights through user-friendly interfaces and detailed dashboards.

With AppStack and AppInsight support, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor offers service management, detailed resource dashboards, and integration capabilities. It monitors hardware metrics and performance parameters, facilitating database and network insights for cloud and virtual environments. Robust alerting, predictive analytics, and capacity planning ensure efficient management of server health and application performance.

What are the key features?

Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing tools.
AppStack: Provides a holistic view of applications.
AppInsight: Supports widely-used applications.
SNMP Polling: Efficient network data collection.
Diagnostics: Real-time troubleshooting.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailored monitoring views.

What benefits should users expect?

Comprehensive Monitoring: Extends from servers to databases.
Transparent Control: Enhances visibility into performance metrics.
User-Friendly: Simplifies proactive monitoring with alerts.
Predictive Features: Supports capacity and trend planning.

Industries implement SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor to enhance server utilization reporting, network configuration, and AV equipment performance tracking. They benefit from monitoring critical services across diverse deployment models, improving management efficiency and decision-making.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

7-Eleven, Halliburton, Cisco, Garmin, Nationwide, Korea Telecom, Allied Irish Bank

Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite

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