ScienceLogic vs SolarWinds ipMonitor comparison

ScienceLogic and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ScienceLogic is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.7, while SolarWinds is ranked #80 with an average rating of 6.0. ScienceLogic holds a 1.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ScienceLogic users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

SolarWinds ipMonitor

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489 Comparison Views

50% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ScienceLogic and SolarWinds ipMonitor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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Categories and Ranking

ScienceLogic

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

14th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

14th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (7th), Unified Communications Monitoring (1st), Server Monitoring (10th), IT Operations Analytics (4th), Cloud Monitoring Software (14th), AIOps (9th)

SolarWinds ipMonitor

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

80th

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

62nd

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ScienceLogic is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds ipMonitor is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ScienceLogic	1.3%
SolarWinds ipMonitor	0.3%
Other	98.4%

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Featured Reviews

Pallagani Siva Koteswararao

Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy

Comprehensive monitoring streamlines operations with room for user support enhancement

I am interested in improving the flexibility of ScienceLogic's user interface, configuration, and customization. I am particularly keen on learning about issues raised by the ScienceLogic support team. Whenever we encounter difficulties, I raise vendor cases and am eager to deepen my understanding of those cases. Additionally, I want to learn more about ScienceLogic's dashboards, which display crucial metrics about collectors, their health, and devices aligned to them. The dashboard should be more detailed. Regarding improvements to ScienceLogic's technical support, my last company was IBM in India, and I worked on IBM MQ monitoring until my last day. I engaged with the LogicMonitor support team for MQ-level incidents, but these issues remained unresolved even after 10 to 15 days. On my last working day, I assisted with one such vendor case, and I am unsure if that issue was ever resolved. ScienceLogic's technical support should respond more efficiently in terms of time. During my time working on MQ-level cases, including a power pack upgrade that did not fix the issues faced, I provided all necessary steps with the help of the middleware team. However, there were still gaps that needed addressing.

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Masud Alam

Manager at Optimum Origens Inc.

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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"A major benefit is eliminating visibility gaps, which motivates me to consolidate tools."

"We chose the ScienceLogic platform because it really met and exceeded all of the requirements that we had put forth in the RFI."

"One of the valuable features is rapid dashboards."

"ScienceLogic is multi-tenant from the ground up, starting at the code level."

"We lacked the power or features that the EM7 dashboards provide, and have won more than one account based on that alone."

"The many features offered for one price, including discovery, asset management, alerting, and ticketing, with simplified ease of integration across all features."

"Dynamic Component Mapping is key and unique."

"The customer service and support has been the best of any vendor I have had experience dealing with in my professional history."

More ScienceLogic pros

"The most valuable feature is the availability of end devices."

"IPAM is used for IP address reservation and tracking, helping us easily identify live IP addresses."

"The initial setup is very straightforward and it is easy to add nodes."

Cons

"It was challenging onboarding users."

"If I were a small to medium business, I probably wouldn't choose this provider. It is a heavily configurable, heavyweight, and scalable IT solution for IT infrastructure monitoring."

"Use the professional services proposed solution to support private MIBs, we are encountering what appears to be poling time outs, which creates false positives."

"The UI takes a bit to learn but once you get past that it gets the job done."

"Simplified Interface - ScienceLogic can be a bit overwhelming when you begin working with it."

"One of the main areas for improvement would be the reporting section of ScienceLogic."

"ScienceLogic does not have application monitoring; we definitely need something integrated within ScienceLogic to monitor applications so that we don't have to rely on monitoring tools to monitor other applications."

"Turning it on was pretty straightforward but getting it configured was a Herculean task and a lot of work."

More ScienceLogic cons

"The solution does not include enough features and has some performance issues."

"The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools."

"The solution does not include enough features and has some performance issues."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is license-based. It's between $8 and $15, depending on what you need from the product."

"The license of ScienceLogic is based on how many endpoints are used. The number of monitoring points you want to have."

"My company has an enterprise-level contract with ScienceLogic, so it is available to my organization at a good price."

"Pricing between the two is quiet large therefore you can save some money if you don't require to collect all info on each device."

"Decide what you want to monitor and only monitor those items. Absorb other elements as you grow."

"It comes with the OS built in, so no need to purchase an OS license or DB license."

"The pricing model for ScienceLogic could improve."

"Plan for adding more to it. Once you see EM7 in action, you will want to keep adding systems to monitor."

More ScienceLogic pricing and cost advice

"The solution is a bit expensive because the annual license does not include new features that are priced as add-ons."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Construction Company

20%

Healthcare Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	24

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ScienceLogic?

The tool is quite easy to deploy, and it offers very good support.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ScienceLogic?

ScienceLogic is not that expensive and is cost-effective overall.

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What needs improvement with ScienceLogic?

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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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Overview

ScienceLogic excels in customizable dashboards, seamless integrations, and real-time data analysis, supporting diverse IT environments with multi-tenant capabilities.

ScienceLogic provides robust infrastructure and network monitoring, catering to cloud, applications, and server environments. It supports hybrid setups, integrating with CMDB and ticketing systems while automating incident management. ScienceLogic's PowerPacks eliminate visibility gaps and its adaptable nature supports modern and legacy systems. Offering agentless monitoring, it ensures efficient operations with scalable infrastructure support and detailed reporting. However, the interface complexity and need for professional support can present usability challenges. Enhancements in reporting, application coverage, API support, and customization are desirable for improved user experience.

What are ScienceLogic's most important features?

Customizable Dashboards: Tailor views for precise monitoring across different environments.
PowerPacks: Extensive device integrations reduce visibility gaps.
Real-time Data Analysis: Enables quick decision-making with up-to-date insights.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with multiple platforms to unify IT systems.
Adaptive Infrastructure: Supports both modern and legacy systems with ease.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Automates event management and simplifies monitoring tasks.
Scalable Support: Grows with the organizational needs, accommodating larger infrastructures.
Comprehensive Reports: Provides complete oversight for informed strategic planning.
Enhanced Adaptability: Unifies diverse technological environments efficiently.

ScienceLogic is often implemented across industries requiring detailed attention to infrastructure and network monitoring. It finds utility in managing hybrid environments, integrating seamlessly with essential systems like CMDB and ticketing platforms. Its scalability and adaptability are valued in unifying complex, diverse environments under one monitoring platform.

ScienceLogic

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

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Kellogg Company, Booz Allen, Cisco, Red Bull, Fidelus, Telstra, Comcast, CSC, Peak 10, HughesNet, Hosting, Datapipe, US Army, Equinix, Rite Aid, Carbonite, Sybase, Carpathia, AT&T, ePlus, Dimension Data, Virtustream, Boeing, Honeywell

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