Riverbed NPM+ vs SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability comparison

Riverbed and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Cloud Monitoring Software category. Riverbed is ranked #27 with an average rating of 9.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0. Riverbed holds a 0.6% mindshare in CMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Riverbed NPM+ 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.

To learn more, read our detailed Riverbed NPM+ vs. SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Riverbed NPM+

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

27th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (39th)

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Obs...

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Riverbed NPM+ is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability	0.8%
Riverbed NPM+	0.6%
Other	98.6%

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Satyam Kumar

Senior Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Provides deep packet visibility for tracing failed transactions and helps improve enterprise-level monitoring

Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution. Additionally, within Riverbed Portal, there is an Application Map module that could be improved. It can show the application's architecture and connectivity to the network. The applications map feature needs enhancements for better customization since currently, it is quite limited. The enhancements I recommend are not for the entire Riverbed product suite, but specifically for the application map feature within the Portal of Riverbed NPM+. This Portal is one of the dashboard modules and while there is potential for improvement, it must be enhanced significantly to provide better functionality. Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary. For instance, if I transfer money and a transaction fails, tracing that transaction ID is not captured in AppResponse. I have raised this concern, and if this feature is implemented, it would greatly benefit banking customers, especially because it is not available with their competitors either.

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reviewer2779182

IT Network Coordinator (Northern Region) at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Provides timely insights that help prevent network outages and support critical infrastructure decisions

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability could be improved, particularly regarding integrations with Huawei solutions. Given Huawei's rapid growth in the tech and network space, the integration with Huawei is not meeting the standards set by integrations with other providers such as Cisco. This is essential for the continued effective use of SolarWinds in the African market. SolarWinds has excelled in its user interface and reporting capabilities regarding custom report creation. However, communication on how to create those custom reports can be enhanced. While many of us figure it out after time, a smoother process for creating custom reports would significantly aid engineers. I chose 9 out of 10 partly because I have recently had issues with integration with Huawei, which is quickly becoming a significant player in the market. Since we operate a majority of our spoke sites with Huawei, SolarWinds tends to lose some advantages because the SNMP criteria for monitoring Huawei devices are not providing the comprehensive reports we need, leading me to deduct one point.

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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

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

"Riverbed NPM+ provides a holistic view of the network and deeper insights into traffic and packet analysis."

"SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability has positively impacted my organization by improving our reporting capabilities, allowing us to send regular reports to management for constant analysis and visibility of the network's state."

"In my opinion, the best feature SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability offers is traceability."

"Positive changes include improvements in uptime, faster troubleshooting, and reduced downtime."

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

"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 has helped our organization stay on top of network and system performance; it allows us to spot and fix issues quickly, reducing downtime and keeping us happy."

"Reduced downtime and faster issue resolution are significant benefits of SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability; features such as PerfStack, NetPath, and intelligent maps allow organizations to visualize dependencies and pinpoint problems quickly."

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

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Cons

"Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution."

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

"Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution."

"Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary."

"SolarWinds tends to lose some advantages because the SNMP criteria for monitoring Huawei devices are not providing the comprehensive reports we need, leading me to deduct one point."

"I have been using SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability for a short time as I tried once, but I did not prefer it, so we moved back and we do not use it again."

"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."

"I have experienced a problem with SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability, although I cannot detail the specific problems I have encountered."

"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."

"Currently, SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability monitors AWS, Azure, and virtual environments, but it is primarily built on the traditional Orion platform."

"SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability could be improved in several ways. It feels slow sometimes, especially when handling large amounts of data."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."

"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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Government

13%

University

Energy/Utilities Company

Transportation Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

The pricing of Riverbed NPM+ is indeed high, particularly as I work with enterprises in the banking sector primarily in India and the Middle East, and I have also interacted with clients in Europe....

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What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?

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What is your primary use case for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

Riverbed NPM+ has many primary use cases, making this NPM solution totally different from other tools like SolarWinds. They have a solution called AppResponse, which is not an agent-based solution ...

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

Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, we engaged with SolarWinds through a partner, and negotiations were conducted by our procurement team. We received a discount initially, but noticed th...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability?

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

My main use case for SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability is proactive monitoring, which allows the network team or the NOC operations monitoring team to know when there are downtimes or possible ...

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Overview

Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that uses Riverbed Unified Agent to collect decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. It fills visibility gaps caused by encrypted tunnels in Zero Trust, remote work, and cloud-native environments. Taking an agent-based deployment approach ensures flexibility, simplicity, and scalability. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability.

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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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