SolarWinds NPM vs Statseeker comparison

SolarWinds and Techniche are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. SolarWinds is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5, while Techniche is ranked #76. SolarWinds holds a 3.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to Techniche’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Techniche users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds NPM

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

SolarWinds NPM and Statseeker are competing in the network performance monitoring category. Statseeker appears to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and scalability.

Features: SolarWinds NPM provides comprehensive network performance monitoring, fault management, and customization. It includes advanced alerting and reporting capabilities. Statseeker offers high-speed data retrieval, real-time analytics, and fast data collection and analysis.

Room for Improvement: SolarWinds NPM could enhance its scalability, reduce complexity in customization, and improve speed in data processing. Statseeker may improve its user interface to be more intuitive, expand integration options, and provide more detailed reporting features for varied network environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds NPM is straightforward to deploy and compatible with various network devices, supported by reliable customer service. Statseeker demands a deeper initial understanding but offers rapid deployment and minimal hardware needs with responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: SolarWinds NPM has higher setup costs but delivers substantial ROI with comprehensive monitoring. Statseeker has a lower entry cost, efficient resource usage, and provides quick ROI, appealing to larger networks.

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds NPM

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

160

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (5th), Cloud Monitoring Software (8th)

Statseeker

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

76th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of SolarWinds NPM is 3.7%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Statseeker is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds NPM	3.7%
Statseeker	0.5%
Other	95.8%

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Vivek Jaiswal

Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Central monitoring has improved outage alerts and now needs smarter detection and modern dashboards

Regarding the automated network topology and mapping feature in SolarWinds NPM, I am not satisfied with it. For static monitoring, it is acceptable. However, if it is possible, I would need a feature in SolarWinds in the future for some kind of malfunctioning detection, such as malware attacks or that type of environment. We did not have any facility to detect that in SolarWinds. I think it would be better to incorporate those types of features. Regarding customization options in SolarWinds, the ability to customize the dashboard has room for improvement. The dashboard is quite old, and we need some improvement in it. Nowadays, we have multiple tools with AI-based monitoring and web-based dashboards. SolarWinds also has a web-based dashboard, but I think there is scope for improvement in the UI. There may be other areas I would like to improve in SolarWinds NPM.

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John Elhariry

Team Leader at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

We can set up a dashboard to monitor the status of an entire site, which provides more insight into any issues across devices

One engineer is enough for the solution's maintenance. There has been a significant improvement in Statseeker in the last few versions. It includes a wallet map and features we plan to implement when deploying the latest or penultimate versions across all our sites. This will significantly assist in identifying sites surpassing thresholds or KPIs, making issue detection much more accessible. The threshold feature is handy for identifying delays and major outages. This graphical map enables us to quickly assess the scope of nationwide problems, allowing for swift action and efficient reporting to management and service providers. This tool facilitates monitoring by visualizing all network elements with their respective coordinates, highlighting any downtimes or issues through color-coded green for operational, orange for approaching thresholds, yellow for minor alarms, and red for critical issues. The tool is a monitoring tool that helps in identifying problems. It is necessary to have someone trained to set up the dashboards because they might require some programming or specific configuration skills. Once it's configured, it works well. It's not as straightforward as other tools where you plug in the device, and everything works. With Statseeker, you still need to put in some effort to set up your dashboard properly. It requires someone with good training and proficiency in setting up these dashboards. They can benefit the technical and operations teams, providing useful insights into the network and the executive management team to receive reports on the overall network health. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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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

"The abnormal traffic notifications are good. Most of them are remote, and it is very good for notifications and monitoring for the traffic."

"Technicians are aware of issues and 90% of the time exactly what caused the issue."

"There are a lot of valuable features with SolarWinds NPM. We can receive a lot of detailed data from the monitoring that can use useful for investigations, especially when you are troubleshooting. It is very helpful. Overall it was a very good experience."

"Solarwinds NPM has lots of features not found in some other network performance monitoring tools e.g. seamless integration with Microsoft Active Directory."

"It gives us a map of the network setup and one console to see the entire network."

"The initial setup is easy."

"Our search finally ended at this Orion’s NPM tool which has great scalability and reliability."

"Reporting tools are a great feature along with the ability to create customized reports for you"

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"We are a smaller enterprise, but we're watching approximately fifteen-thousand switchboards with no problem at all."

"The solution reduces the complexity of our network monitoring because it can make my engineers do their jobs faster. The solution also reduces troubleshooting time for network administrators to pinpoint issues quicker."

"This is a very cheap solution in order for us to accomplish what we needed to do in terms of providing visibility into the network."

"Network visibility is fantastic."

"The product has improved our organization by simplifying monitoring and giving real-time alerts for issues we might not immediately be aware of otherwise."

"This solution allowed us to track down trouble users."

"Device grouping is very easy, and you can discover thousands of devices in a few minutes."

"This solution is used by our network operations center to identify down interfaces and predict the capacity on WAN circuits, as well as other circuits, to help us plan for upgrading."

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Cons

"An area for improvement would be the use of modular licenses, which are not practical for big clients."

"The reporting module that got integrated into the system itself, used to be a standalone solution and I preferred that."

"We previously used WhatsUpGold, which has a fraction of the features for a tenth of the price."

"An area for improvement in SolarWinds NPM is the short retention period. Currently, it's just for seven days of data, which is very low, making it hard for my organization to keep that data. SolarWinds recommended a seven-day retention period, but my organization needs a fourteen-day data retention period. Hence, I'd like an increase in the retention period or the database limit in SolarWinds NPM because you can't go back to the data for any investigation if seven days have passed. Another area for improvement in SolarWinds NPM is the database, which needs to be a bit more mature. I want a modified database in the next release of SolarWinds NPM. I'd also like more options added to groups because, currently, it's very limited."

"The admin web site could be a lot faster."

"SolarWinds is not an all-in-compassing product. We are looking to change away from this solution because of the documentation and the solution doesn't have enough integration in our country."

"It would be good to have high security."

"The response time of the support team needs to improve"

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"This solution would be improved with better automatic discovery for ping-only devices."

"The interface could be more user-friendly and it would be nice if there were enhanced options for reporting."

"I do not feel that this solution is very scalable."

"Configuration management: In configuration management it would be helpful if it would backup configuration files (running and start-up configuration) for devices. (Not sure if this is already available in the latest version)."

"I would like to see the solution incorporate diagnosis of the workstation."

"The user interface needs to be made more intuitive."

"The interface could be more user-friendly and it would be nice if there were enhanced options for reporting."

"Maybe they could provide a little bit more flexibility on creating custom dashboards."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay approximately $700 per year for renewal of the license."

"We pay for SolarWinds NPM yearly. We buy it and then we renew it, but it's not subscription-based. I don't remember the value exactly, because it's my manager who manages pricing, but we pay $60,000 per year for all the solutions. Pricing will also depend on the number of devices. We have a lot of devices."

"It is expensive."

"The licensing model is such that you can purchase only what you need; and then grow into the next level by paying only the difference in price and the associated maintenance costs."

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten"

"We pay a yearly licensing fee."

"The pricing needs to be improved. It is too high. One full engine costs around $10 000, which is why we don't have high availability right now."

"Price could be improved on"

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"We paid $5,000 to $10,000 a year in maintenance."

"We now feel the pricing is a good value. Previously we had a just a normal license but now we've got an Enterprise license. Since the Enterprise, it's been a lot better value. We did think it was pretty expensive before, but with the Enterprise license it's almost less than half that price. If you have a number of accounts within the organization that use Statseeker, I would suggest get the Enterprise license."

"One thing that needs improvement is how it's licensed. I understand historically the company licensed it off a same charge for everyone. I understand the company needs to make money, but how they introduced the tiered licensing model, and then multiple layers of licensing was a bit of an issue. So, on the whole, coming up with a licensing model that isn't confusing and complicated and is easy to understand would be one way to improve the product. They have told me lately that they're changing how they license stuff, but they haven't made that - as I understand it - in their marketing material public knowledge as of yet. I would say that at the moment it's a bit convoluted. It's confusing. Some of their basic licensing model is a bit of a ripoff. If you go over five or ten support calls in the basic licensing model they start charging you for support calls. I think that's a bit rich."

"Statseeker is pretty cheap."

"We pay a yearly maintenance fee of approximately $40,000 USD."

"We pay somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000 yearly in licensing fees."

"Up until we actually talked to Statseeker, and Statseeker came and gave us an enterprise licensing model for multiple accounts, I would have said the pricing was not good value. The fact they've come to the party now and given us a very good discount, I would say it's probably about right, the pricing they're giving us now. But the retail pricing, if I went out and, as a separate company, and asked for pricing for one account, I probably would say their retail pricing is not competitive. The fact that they've given us a discount now because we have multiple servers across multiple accounts, I would say that pricing is about right, but not their retail pricing. It's too expensive."

"It's probably $5K a year for the license."

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IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

May 31, 2015

Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor

I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Marketing Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	59
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	86

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	34

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From my point of view, SolarWind is the best tool.

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Also Known As

Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor, SolarWinds Network Bandwidth Analyzer

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Overview

SolarWinds NPM is a network performance monitoring tool offering a user-friendly interface with customizable dashboards. It provides real-time tracking of device health, latency, and bandwidth utilization, supporting diverse integration and scalability needs.

SolarWinds NPM's robust features include real-time monitoring of network performance and efficient tracking of device health, latency, and bandwidth utilization. The tool is appreciated for its ease of deployment, scalability, and support for integration with other tools. Features like SNMP monitoring, NetPath, and comprehensive reporting enhance its diagnostic capabilities and network visibility. However, users identify areas for improvement such as real-time analytics, advanced customization options, and enhanced scalability for larger enterprises. Better customer support, improved integrations, and security measures are also desired.

What are the key features of SolarWinds NPM?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and operation.
Customizable Dashboards: Allows personalized data views.
Real-Time Monitoring: Provides instant updates on network performance.
Strong Alerting Capabilities: Offers immediate notifications for issues.
Scalability: Supports growth with ease.
Integration: Works smoothly with other tools for comprehensive monitoring.
SNMP Monitoring: Tracks device stats effectively.
NetPath: Helps visualize network paths and performance.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Improved Network Visibility: Enables proactive issue resolution.
Enhanced Diagnostics: Facilitates quicker troubleshooting.
Real-Time Performance Data: Supports informed decision-making.
Ease of Deployment: Reduces setup time and complexity.
Infrastructure Monitoring: Ensures network stability and reliability.
Custom Integration: Adapts to existing IT environments.

In enterprise environments, SolarWinds NPM is deployed to monitor network health and device status, sending alerts for any issues. It provides visibility into network performance, tracking bandwidth utilization and server metrics efficiently. Its applications span from monitoring routers, switches, and firewalls to supporting infrastructure monitoring across industries.

SolarWinds

Statseeker provides comprehensive network monitoring with features such as interface statistics, bandwidth utilization, and robust alerts for outages and temperature issues.

Statseeker offers extensive network visibility, including Traffic Analyzer, historical data access, and a user-friendly dashboard. Its fast data retrieval and detailed reports improve internal communication and monitoring. The platform's scalability, reliability, and low maintenance make it an efficient choice for network monitoring. Areas for improvement include interface design, NetFlow features, and integration with systems like Dynatrace and Cisco ONS. Reporting could be more intuitive, and enhancements in alerting options, documentation, and configuration management are needed.

What are the key features of Statseeker?

Interface Statistics: Provides detailed data on network interfaces and bandwidth utilization.
Traffic Analyzer: Offers precise traffic analysis tools for better network management.
Historical Data Access: Allows users to retrieve past network performance metrics quickly.
User-Friendly Dashboard: Simplifies navigation and access to critical information.
Scalability: Supports network growth without significant changes to existing setup.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Enhanced Network Visibility: Facilitates in-depth understanding of network performance.
Reliable Alerts: Ensures timely identification of issues with responsive ping alerts.
Ease of Maintenance: Reduces the resources required for ongoing management.
Improved Communication: Utilizes reports for effective internal communication.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Empowers users with real-time and historical statistics.

In industries, Statseeker is implemented for tasks like monitoring up/down status, capacity management, and traffic analysis. Users leverage it to generate reports, manage congestion, and track device performance across network layers. Its ability to provide real-time statistics supports evidence-based decisions for upgrades and improves insight into network availability and device utilization.

Techniche

Sample Customers

Microsoft, Federal Express, Hewlett-Packard, and MasterCard

With active deployments in over 22 countries and many Fortune 100 firms, Statseeker monitors millions of interfaces in real-time. Some example customers include: FedEx, Optus, Verizon, California State University, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Monash University, Texas A&M University.

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