SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor vs Zabbix — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and Zabbix compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
From $2,829/yr
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The verdict
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and Zabbix are both Network Monitoring Software options worth comparing. Zabbix ranks higher in our editorial score (85 vs 80 out of 100). Zabbix has the larger review base (319 reviews across 2 sources). SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is best for large enterprise network teams; Zabbix is best for budget-conscious teams with in-house expertise. Starting price: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor From $2,829/yr, Zabbix Free (open source). See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Side by side
| SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor | Zabbix | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 80/100 | 85/100 |
| User consensus | 4.5/5 (76) | 4.4/5 (319) |
| Starting price | From $2,829/yr | Free (open source) |
| Best for | large enterprise network teams | budget-conscious teams with in-house expertise |
| Availability & performance | ||
| Alerting & escalation | ||
| Topology mapping | ◑ | |
| Bandwidth/traffic | ◑ | |
| Cloud/app monitoring | ◑ | ◑ |
| Public pricing |
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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Zabbix
- Free and open source with no per-device licensing
- Highly customizable and powerful once configured
- – Steep learning curve and a dated interface in places
- – Fine-tuning alerts takes experience to avoid noise