SolarWinds AppOptics vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

SolarWinds and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Cloud Monitoring Software category. SolarWinds is ranked #47, while Veeam Software is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.7. SolarWinds holds a 0.9% mindshare in CMS, compared to Veeam Software’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds AppOptics

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 26, 2025

SolarWinds AppOptics and Veeam Data Platform are products in IT management, with AppOptics focusing on monitoring and DevOps, and Veeam emphasizing data protection and recovery. Based on comparisons, Veeam Data Platform offers superior features crucial for robust data management, despite AppOptics having advantages in pricing and support.

Features: SolarWinds AppOptics offers real-time data, cloud integration, and alerting capabilities, providing a superb monitoring environment. In contrast, Veeam Data Platform provides comprehensive data backup, recovery, and management, making it ideal for organizations focused on data protection. Its ease of use, instant recovery, and integration with virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V are especially notable. Additionally, Veeam’s replication and deduplication features enhance data resilience.

Room for Improvement: AppOptics could benefit from expanding its data protection features to match Veeam’s capabilities. Its limited functionality in recovery processes is an area that needs enhancement. Further, AppOptics should improve its integration with third-party security solutions. Veeam Data Platform, while robust, can improve its initial deployment complexity for users unfamiliar with detailed deployment procedures. The pricing model could be adjusted to accommodate smaller businesses. Its learning curve with advanced features might also need facilitating user onboarding.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds AppOptics boasts a streamlined deployment process with quick technical assistance. It excels in providing strong customer support to address user needs. Veeam Data Platform offers detailed deployment procedures supported by reliable customer service. Although it requires slightly more effort initially, Veeam’s extensive documentation and support resources efficiently address deployment challenges, providing a comprehensive onboarding experience.

Pricing and ROI: SolarWinds AppOptics presents a cost-effective solution, appealing to companies with budget constraints seeking reliable monitoring. Its pricing structure and support offerings provide a satisfactory ROI for monitoring efficiencies. Conversely, Veeam Data Platform, although with potentially higher setup costs, offers significant ROI through advanced capabilities. Its value in data protection often outweighs its pricing, making it suitable for businesses prioritizing data resilience and comprehensive data management.

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds AppOptics

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

47th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (55th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (58th)

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

430

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of SolarWinds AppOptics is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Veeam Data Platform	1.0%
SolarWinds AppOptics	0.9%
Other	98.1%

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John Yuko

Assistant Manager ICT - Projects at I&M Bank Ltd

Unique features allow consolidating and combing metrics into a single dashboard, but don't monitor mobile solutions

I would like to see more granular information provided on Unix applications. Also, the integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward in terms having an agent to retrieve your credentials rather than having to enter or save them for SSH on SolarWinds. From the outset, we had to set some commands to log into the search console, and they are saved on the solution, which presents a challenge in terms of exposure. The solution is unable to monitor APK solutions completely because we'd then be forced to break down the APK and provide the APIs or go through the source code. They don't have a module that can analyze an application that is maybe under-used.

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JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection

Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

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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

"Some of the most valuable features of SolarWinds are the topology discovery and network performance analysis."

"The sum solution, NTA, and DPA."

"The reporting of the solution is very good."

"Technical support is always live and they're supportive."

"I have found the most valuable feature is application performance management."

"The product has a great dashboard."

"I have found one of the most valuable features to be the integrity of the backups."

"The replication is the most valuable feature for us."

"It's fairly easy to manage and set up."

"It's not complex to replicate and back up the system."

"The data backup replication has been the most useful feature. Previously, we copied the data hub to an external hard drive but now we are able to store the backup on one of the depository service."

"Simple and stable."

"The encryption password is used to protect the backup files. Even if someone gains access to the backup job or files, they won't be able to utilize them without the password."

"It's got a very good user-friendly interface. It's easy to use."

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Cons

"The solution should be more user-friendly."

"The integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward."

"In terms of the technology, I think they need to put some more advanced troubleshooting into SolarWinds, in terms of AI capabilities. That's the next generation, especially in the cases of APIs which have already adopted AI capabilities into their products."

"The implementation needs improvement. It needs to get modernized with the newer cloud scenario in both public and private deployment models."

"I would like to see more integration with other tools that are available on the market."

"AppOptics would benefit from having a much more centralized view."

"There is room for improvement in the application backups, particularly for Oracle and SaaS systems. Veeam Backup & Replication offers a plugin specifically designed for Oracle and SAP HANA databases. In version twelve, they introduced enhancements that allow deploying the plugin from the backup server. However, manual configuration is still required on each server to schedule the backup and specify the backup repository. Additionally, transitioning from a Windows server to a Linux server requires converting the existing model. Previously, Veeam heavily relied on Windows and Microsoft SQL databases for their solution. Fortunately, in version twelve, they introduced an enhancement by offering the option to use a Postgres SQL database, which is an open-source alternative."

"The ease of use could be improved, but I don't have a very deep amount of experience in Veeam, so it's difficult to say what could be improved."

"The replication process is very slow. It takes too long to replicate a virtual machine."

"I would like for them to develop the ability to fix the way it does backups. We can't pick a backup for one database. We have to do a backup on the whole Exchange VM. I'd like for them to change it to where we can do individual backups."

"It's a great product, but only if you have everything virtualized."

"The virtual sandboxes seem complex to setup, so I have not invested time in leveraging this feature. It would be nice if this feature was more user-friendly."

"The product’s stability has certain issues and needs to be improved. The solution’s pricing could be also cheaper."

"One common customer complaint is that Veeam, not just Veeam ONE, has become increasingly complex over time. This means that it is now very feature-rich, which can be challenging for some users to navigate and understand. There is a need for more education on how to use the GUI and all of the available features. Even regular users of Veeam may struggle to utilize the new features, which makes it more challenging for backup administrators to manage their backups. The platform is not becoming simpler, but rather, it is becoming more complicated over time."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since it's a negotiable rate, I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."

"I believe the current licensing cost is reasonable."

"Mostly, it's a perpetual license. We don't have any customers using the subscription right now—it's mostly a perpetual license that the customers purchase. The licensing is based on the number of elements, whereas other solutions are node-based."

"I don't know what the costs are for sure, but I think that it's on a yearly basis."

"The price is affordable."

"They could work at providing a better price."

"Veeam ONE is cheaper when you compare it with one of its competitors in the ops space, VMware vRealize Operations. There's a separate department that deals with the licensing, but my company is using CSP licensing, which is the service provider licensing, so my company doesn't fall under the normal volume at the Veeam Universal licensing program. The cost is commit-based and depends on what your point commit is. The point commit works differently, and it's similar to your sales provider license. If you commit to using one thousand five hundred points, you get a certain price. If you commit to using the eight hundred points scheme, you get a certain price. As you grow the point scheme, you get a different price range, so it doesn't matter whether you're using Veeam One, Veeam Availability Suite, Veeam Backup and Replication, Orchestrate, or whatever the product is."

"Veeam has been raising its prices in the last two years, so it's now lacking some competitiveness in pricing."

"I would say that the product is fairly priced."

"It is approximately $4,000 to $5,000 for the purchase of the product and I paid an additional $2,000 for the renewal."

"The product is expensive for small businesses."

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Financial Services Firm

14%

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University

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	7

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Small Business	217
Midsize Enterprise	99
Large Enterprise	139

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Also Known As

AppOptics, SolarWinds TraceView, Librato

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication

Overview

AppOptics is a SaaS-based simple, powerful and affordable Infrastructure & Application monitoring for custom on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems.

Your business runs on applications, and when they go down or run slowly, it can impact the business in lost productivity, customers, or revenue. To add to the complexity, your IT environment is changing, and workloads can be spread across data centers, and cloud resources. You need to monitor the availability and performance of applications and infrastructure, regardless of where they are, so you can identify potential issues early and address them before they impact users

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Veeam Data Platform is a leader in data resilience, providing businesses with reliable and secure backup, recovery, and advanced data insights. It is designed to combat today's cyber threats while ensuring data remains protected, adaptable, and recoverable.

Engineered to offer a seamless and powerful data resilience experience, Veeam Data Platform helps organizations with intelligent protection beyond just backup. It enables orchestrated and verifiable recovery processes, helping maintain continuous operations. By offering integrated solutions against evolving cyber threats, this platform assures businesses of data availability and precision restoration, empowering them to remain resilient under any circumstances. Its robust security features, coupled with efficient replication and deduplication benefits, deliver confidence in data management across hybrid and cloud deployments.

What features make Veeam Data Platform stand out?

Ease of Use: Simplifies data management across environments.
Reliable Backups: Ensures data integrity and safety at all times.
Instant Recovery: Supports rapid restoration for business continuity.
Seamless Integration: Works well with VM environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Efficient Deduplication and Compression: Optimizes storage usage.
SureBackup and SureReplica: Provides disaster recovery assurance.
Robust Monitoring: Enhances visibility with flexible reporting.

What benefits and ROI come from using Veeam Data Platform?

Data Security: Comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes support business agility.
Adaptability: Versatile for hybrid deployments and complex infrastructures.
Cost Management: Optimizes resources and infrastructure costs.
Confidence in Recovery: Ensures precise and reliable data restoration.

Veeam Data Platform is primarily used for managing backup and replication across VMware and Hyper-V environments, supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructures. In industries managing significant IT services, it assists in disaster recovery and virtual machine protection, enhancing business continuity. Its integration with applications like Microsoft Office 365 ensures reliable data protection and quick recovery, making it beneficial for those looking to streamline operations across diverse deployment scenarios.

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