SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor vs Workspace ONE Intelligence comparison

SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor vs. Workspace ONE Intelligence

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Server Monitoring (6th), Active Directory Management (8th)

Workspace ONE Intelligence

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

43rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile APM (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE Intelligence is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor	1.1%
Workspace ONE Intelligence	0.5%
Other	98.4%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Featured Reviews

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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reviewer2788500

Network Operations Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Proactive monitoring has transformed compliance checks and reduces help desk tickets daily

During implementation, we identified some features that I'm not actually using today, such as advanced predictive analytics and Digital Employee Experience scoring, along with real-time self-healing at scale. The biggest friction point I hit with Workspace ONE Intelligence is the high complexity of setup, along with data overload, which presents too much information. There's also a skill gap in teams, an over-automation risk, integration challenges, licensing and cost concerns, cultural resistance, and limited real-time action adoption due to the hybrid environment's complexity. If I could change just one thing about Workspace ONE Intelligence, even something small, it would be to make automation adoption simpler and safer, which would ease my workflow.

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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

"If a company would really like insight into its database utilization or performance and why their servers are slow or why the database is not giving a proper response, this solution will help."

"From a customers point of view, they get a good return on investment because they are not paying a lot of money when you compare to what they used to pay for IBM and other large vendors."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is application monitoring."

"There are many valuable features, including the network configuration manager, and the network performance manager."

"I find it to be a strong product suite, particularly when you need a comprehensive monitoring tool."

"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."

"The initial setup was relatively easy, and we didn't have to install anything. All we had to do was put on the devices we wanted to monitor."

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"Integration is also very easy."

"I would rate Workspace ONE Intelligence nine out of ten."

"The tool's most valuable feature is its tunneling capability. It is good for inventory, encryption, device location, and kiosk mode. If a device is lost, you can find it. We integrated it with a third-party tool for one-time passwords and two-factor authentication. The user-friendly interface makes device management easy."

"Workspace ONE Intelligence has significantly impacted my organization overall by shifting the operation from reactive to proactive IT, reducing the help desk load, providing a stronger security posture, improving visibility across the enterprise, automating routine IT work, especially in banking-specific contexts, enhancing employee productivity, and optimizing costs, leading to a cultural shift in IT teams."

Cons

"A lot of times, we have to do a lot of manual cleanups."

"Reporting is the only thing with which we currently have challenges."

"I would like to see support for non-Windows or non-Microsoft domains, especially Apache and other non-Windows servers."

"As per my view, Solarwinds should come up the same monitoring system for other certificate expiration alert apart from SSL."

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

"This product has no real downside unless they fail to continue development of its capabilities."

"The tool's AppStack needs to improve in the storage monitoring part. It should also include an analytics and recommendation approach. If I have found a fault in a server or application, I would like to know what caused it and how do I recover from it."

"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."

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"One area for improvement is location mapping - it uses Bing Maps instead of Google Maps, which isn't always up to date. Device enrollment can also be challenging, especially for older devices that need a factory reset."

"Support could be improved for Workspace, especially the technical part, and it needs to ensure that issues can be resolved within one or two days."

"The biggest friction point I hit with Workspace ONE Intelligence is the high complexity of setup, along with data overload, which presents too much information."

"Windows devices management needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. It is just the standard price, but it can vary depending on the current rate of the dollar."

"The licenses start from USD 3000.00 and go up to USD 20,000.00 for the year. It's a perpetual license. Nothing is free in SolarWinds, anything that you need is an additional cost."

"I have always said SolarWinds is very “proud” of their products, meaning they are expensive. I cannot afford to purchase all the licenses I need for all the SolarWinds products."

"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 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."

"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."

"Nagios XI, WhatsUpGold, Uptime Software, PRTG, Manage Engine, and SpiceWorks are the other tools that have lower pricing and licensing costs. However, they can't compete with SolarWinds when it comes to the features and functionality that SolarWinds can provide."

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"The solution is cost-effective. Workspace ONE Intelligence is neither cheap nor expensive. Compared to other tools like MaaS360, it Is more cost-effective. It costs about seven dollars per user, while others might cost $50—a big difference."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

13%

University

Financial Services Firm

Government

Construction Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

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.

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 ...

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...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workspace ONE Intelligence?

Workspace ONE Intelligence comes under a separate cost when purchasing UEM. There is price sensitivity in India compared to other solutions currently occupying the AirWatch, so pricing needs to be ...

What needs improvement with Workspace ONE Intelligence?

What advice do you have for others considering Workspace ONE Intelligence?

My advice to someone considering Workspace ONE Intelligence, who has a similar workflow to mine, is to start small and not attempt a big bang approach. Focus on outcomes, not just features, invest ...

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Also Known As

SolarWinds SAM

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Overview

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.

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Workspace ONE Intelligence provides comprehensive insights and automation capabilities. It offers advanced analytics to streamline operations and enhance productivity through contextual intelligence and automated workflows, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking to optimize resource use.

Focusing on data-driven decisions, Workspace ONE Intelligence delivers crucial analytics that improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Businesses leverage its powerful tools to automate processes and gain visibility into their IT environments. This platform enables companies to harness data effectively, leading to improved decision-making and resource allocation.

What are the standout features of Workspace ONE Intelligence?

Automation Workflows: Simplifies repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity.
Unified Data Aggregation: Provides a consolidated view of data across devices and applications.
Advanced Analytics: Delivers actionable insights into device performance and security risks.

What benefits and ROI can users expect when reviewing?

Increased Efficiency: Automation reduces manual overhead, saving time.
Enhanced Security: Comprehensive analytics identify potential threats early.
Cost Savings: Streamlined processes result in more effective resource allocation.

In finance, Workspace ONE Intelligence is used to manage sensitive client data securely, while in healthcare, it ensures compliance and seamless operation of medical devices. Retailers use it to optimize inventory and improve customer experiences through data-driven insights.

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Sample Customers

Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite

AT&T, Bloomberg, CNN, Experian, Fox, JC Penny, Urban Outfitters, Nokia, Lutron, NASCAR, T-Mobile, Urban Engines, Microsoft, Lego

SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor vs. Workspace ONE Intelligence