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Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor vs Zabbix comparison

SolarWinds and Zabbix are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. SolarWinds is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while Zabbix is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.6. SolarWinds holds a 0.3% mindshare in APM, compared to Zabbix’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Zabbix users who would recommend it.
Solarwinds Web Performance ...
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100% willing to recommend
Zabbix
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  • 5,199 Comparison Views
95% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Solarwinds Web Performance ...
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
32nd
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zabbix
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (1st), Server Monitoring (1st), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zabbix is 2.3%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zabbix2.3%
Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor0.3%
Other97.4%
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Featured Reviews

Yaser_Altwailey - PeerSpot reviewer
Yaser_Altwailey
Network Engineer at General Authority OF ZAKAT & TAX
Reliable monitoring has supported synthetic transactions and improved visibility for government operations
We do not have any issues with Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor, and we do not have any complaints about the performance. Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor is overall good regarding synthetic transaction monitoring and data virtualization. I would rate Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor a 10 out of 10 based on our experience.
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KamranBhatti - PeerSpot reviewer
KamranBhatti
Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Helps reduce response time but has room to improve customization complexity
We are not working on simple standalone solutions like Kaspersky DDoS Protection or Hybrid Cloud Security. Once you understand Zabbix, then it is easy to customize those web pages and graphs for our customer use. It is fully automated to your requirements. Zabbix is working fine with no issues, and I am satisfied with it. We have combined Zabbix and SolarWinds. The integration works fine, and it is easy to integrate Zabbix with the IT environment. We were trying to purchase MDR (Managed Detection and Response), but we are not working on that. I don't have real experience with MDR. We are using Falcon software for that. We are working with Falcon Complete, not with Sandbox. We are not using Kaspersky for business or cloud protection. For that, we are using Zabbix CrowdStrike Falcon Complete solution. I have given this review an overall rating of 8.
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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

"Everything is functioning well, the interface is intuitive and understandable, easy to read, to access utilization files and reports."
"There is less computing power needed for scaling."
"Zabbix is scalable."
"It's very easy to use and manage."
"This solution is very good for data reporting."
"We delivered a project for telemetry but not just for IT, monitoring different parameters for radio communication sites and collecting information about alarms and analog values, and we use this system in mission critical applications for radio communications, police, firemen's, health, etcetera."
"This is a stable product."
"The initial setup was not complex."
"They've already added extra features, such as noise-canceling and facial recognition, which is great."
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Cons

"Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor needs to improve maintenance and support."
"I would like to remotely connect to the computer, and Zabbix doesn't have this capability."
"The user interface could be a bit better. They could update it a bit."
"Zabbix could improve when it comes to large-scale use cases. Additionally, the inventory could be better when connecting to other solutions, such as ServiceNow. There show to be better integration with other platforms and storage."
"It hasn't really been that stable, but I think that has a lot to do with the specs. It could be more stable."
"In the area of the solution where you write the command, it is not very user-friendly and could be improved."
"The Java gateway for monitoring Java applications didn’t work for us."
"There are not too much documentation or manuals. We found the tutorials very easy to understand but do not go deep enough in the use of Zabbix. We need more manuals, proper use, documentation, etc."
"Multitenancy."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We purchased Zabbix for a good price, including support"
"It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
"Zabbix is open-source so if one wishes to implement it in-house, they must have qualified professionals to set up and optimize databases, Linux/Unix OS, PHP, Apache, and depending on what is monitored, a full-stack network and systems administrator may be needed."
"Zabbix is a free solution but the support contact costs money."
"We were searching for an open source solution and Zabbix fit the bill because it is free and open source under the GPL license."
"This is an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
"Zabbix and Grafana are both open source products, we only needed to go to their website and download the application and we began to use them. The solutions are free."
"For pricing, it's free. We don't pay anything for it. They open-source the code, and people pay for support."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user174738
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
No data available
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business56
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise34
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor?
Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor needs to improve maintenance and support. There is room for improvement regarding response time.
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What is your primary use case for Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor?
I have been a customer of Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor. We operate in the government sector. We have integrated Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor with our Cisco products. We are using Solarw...
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What advice do you have for others considering Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor?
We do not have any issues with Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor, and we do not have any complaints about the performance. Solarwinds Web Performance Monitor is overall good regarding synthetic tr...
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What do you like most about Zabbix?
The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zabbix?
I think Zabbix is economical, whereas SolarWinds is expensive. SolarWinds has a lot of secure features, but Zabbix is providing everything free of cost. Zabbix is economical, and you can install it...
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What needs improvement with Zabbix?
The potential and customization is a little difficult because you have to learn scripts. I think Zabbix needs to improve the customization better. At present, I am satisfied with the functionality ...
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Overview

Fast and powerful hosted aggregation, analytics, and visualization of terabytes of machine data across hybrid applications, cloud applications, and infrastructure. Monitoring and visualization of machine data from applications and infrastructure inside the firewall, extending the SolarWinds Orion platform.

SolarWinds

Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services. 

It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting. 

With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.

Zabbix
 

Sample Customers

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1. IBM 2. Dell 3. Cisco 4. HP 5. Oracle 6. Microsoft 7. Amazon 8. Google 9. Facebook 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Netflix 13. Adobe 14. VMware 15. Salesforce 16. SAP 17. Intel 18. AT&T 19. Verizon 20. T-Mobile 21. Vodafone 22. Ericsson 23. Nokia 24. Siemens 25. General Electric 26. Honeywell 27. Philips 28. Sony 29. Samsung 30. LG 31. Panasonic 32. Toshiba
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