OpManager vs SolarWinds: the ultimate network monitoring comparison.

Compare ManageEngine OpManager and SolarWinds NPM: Discover differences in features, pricing, usability, and performance for optimal network management.

Unified IT Observability — Without the Complexity or Cost

As IT environments become more complex, organizations need a monitoring platform that combines visibility, control, and flexibility. Many businesses using SolarWinds are now exploring ManageEngine OpManager Plus as a more transparent, future-ready alternative for end-to-end IT observability.

Overview

Aspect	SolarWinds Observability	ManageEngine OpManager Plus
Platform Approach	Modular tools that require multiple product integrations	Unified observability suite covering network, server, application, configuration & firewall management
Licensing Model	Subscription-only with multi-year commitments	Flexible – supports subscription or perpetual licensing
Deployment Options	Primarily self-hosted or hybrid	Available in both on-premises and cloud editions
Ease of Use	Requires multiple consoles and add-ons	Single unified console for complete visibility
Customer Base	Widely used but facing increased renewal costs	Trusted by over 1 million IT admins globally
Support & Service	Global support, limited local presence	Localized implementation and migration support via CBA Benelux

Key Feature Comparison

Network Monitoring: Both platforms provide robust network monitoring, but OpManager Plus includes flow, configuration, and compliance management out of the box.
AIOps & Automation: OpManager Plus offers AI-driven alerting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics included in the base license.
Application Monitoring: OpManager Plus integrates APM capabilities without requiring separate licensing tiers.
Configuration & Compliance: OpManager Plus automates backups, policy enforcement, and regulatory compliance — available only in higher SolarWinds tiers.
Firewall Management: Built-in threat detection, policy analysis, and rule audits — features missing in SolarWinds Observability base editions.

Cost Advantage

SolarWinds (Advanced Edition): ~USD 97,500 for 750 devices
OpManager Plus (Professional Edition): ~USD 12,000 for 1,000 devices

Why Organizations Are Switching

- Transparent and predictable pricing

- Unified observability in a single console

- AI-driven insights to prevent outages

- Simplified migration and setup

- Local support from CBA Benelux, the official ManageEngine partner in the Netherlands

Conclusion

SolarWinds remains a capable enterprise solution — but rising costs, licensing restrictions, and complex integrations are driving IT leaders to seek modern, unified alternatives.

ManageEngine OpManager Plus delivers the same (and more) functionality with greater flexibility, stronger ROI, and local expertise to support every stage of your transformation.

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