Auvik vs SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how Auvik and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
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SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
80/100 ours 4.5/5 users
From $2,829/yr
Visit SolarWinds Network Performance MonitorThe verdict
Auvik and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor are both Network Monitoring Software options worth comparing. Auvik ranks higher in our editorial score (88 vs 80 out of 100). Auvik has the larger review base (483 reviews across 2 sources). Auvik is best for msps and distributed networks; SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is best for large enterprise network teams. Starting price: Auvik Custom quote, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor From $2,829/yr. See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Pick Auvik if…msps and distributed networks
Pick SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor if…large enterprise network teams
Side by side
| Auvik | SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 88/100 | 80/100 |
| User consensus | 4.5/5 (483) | 4.5/5 (76) |
| Starting price | Custom quote | From $2,829/yr |
| Best for | msps and distributed networks | large enterprise network teams |
| Availability & performance | ||
| Alerting & escalation | ||
| Topology mapping | ||
| Bandwidth/traffic | ◑ | |
| Cloud/app monitoring | ◑ | ◑ |
| Public pricing | – |
Auvik
- Automated, always-current topology maps save hours of documentation
- Responsive support and quick, low-maintenance deployment
- – Pricing is high for the number of network devices managed
- – Occasional device misidentification and noisy alerts
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
- Deep, mature network performance monitoring with strong mapping
- Reliable alerting and highly customizable dashboards
- – Expensive, and licensing and renewals can be complex
- – Heavy to deploy and the interface can feel dated
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