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

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Server Monitoring (8th), Active Directory Management (9th)

Workspace ONE Intelligence

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

47th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile APM (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workspace ONE Intelligence is 0.4%, 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	1.3%
Workspace ONE Intelligence	0.4%
Other	98.3%

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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Manjeet Nishad

Sr. Technical Specialist & Team lead at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.

Automation and custom reporting impress while support resolution needs improvement

Workspace ONE Intelligence comes under a separate cost if you purchase UEM, making it a useful tool. The current features available in Workspace ONE Intelligence meet all use cases, so there isn't currently a need for improvement. 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 main issue is the time to resolve problems, not the time to response, which is adequate.

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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

"SAM has altered the way monitoring is being looked at - from just being able to monitor CPU, Mem, Disk and network utilization levels we have moved to the next levels of finding out process related issues, service related issues and specific application related issues to identify root cause of performance issues."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its real-time node monitoring and Help Desk's feedback."

"One of the most valuable features are the reports. They're pretty good. Also, the ease of installation and customization for the client is another feature that we value. SolarWinds has a lot of features but these are the ones I like the most. We also like that the KPIs have the ability to be preset."

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

"The most valuable feature is application monitoring."

"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."

"SSL Certificate Monitoring and Expiry Alerting"

"We use the solution as a central monitoring tool. We use it to monitor every transaction that has a relation to the organization’s infrastructure."

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

"Integration is also very easy."

"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."

Cons

"Solarwinds should come up the same monitoring system for other certificate expiration alert apart from SSL."

"The major concern in the product revolves around application performance monitoring since end-to-end application monitoring is not possible with the tool."

"When you implement SolarWinds on a larger scale my customers complain about the speed."

"The setup was complex. We had local support to assist us."

"SAM's software-defined network monitoring capability is also low and could be improved."

"It lacks a user experience for measuring things like the end-to-end time for which a user waits for a specific response in the system."

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

"PerfStack can be made more effective. I am sure SolarWinds already has a plan for the same in coming versions."

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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."

"Windows devices management needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"I like the pricing for this SolarWinds product."

"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."

"Pricing and licensing is fair for what you get. It does have a great bang-for-the-buck appeal."

"The solution is overpriced in terms of application management."

"We pay around $ 2,000 to $ 5,000 yearly for the solution."

"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."

"When compared to other licensed models in the market, it stands out as one of the more cost-effective options."

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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

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Educational Organization

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Healthcare Company

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Company Size

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Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

Identifying the problem statement is easy.

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 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?

Predictive analysis hasn't been used, as there have been no customer use cases requiring it. Workspace ONE Intelligence offers flexibility in configuration, requiring only UEM integration if data n...

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Overview

SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) delivers powerful application and server monitoring capabilities for IT pros, enabling them to diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues faster. Do not let slow applications and downtime impact your end-users and business services. Pinpoint the root cause of application issues across various layers of the IT stack. SolarWinds SAM is affordable and easy to deploy, use, and customize. You can automatically discover your system's environment and start monitoring in about an hour. No professional services or consultation needed.

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