SolarWinds vs PRTG Network Monitor
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Datadog vs Dynatrace vs New Relic: 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools 2026. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
SolarWinds ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #8) for IT teams monitoring server uptime, network health, and application performance. Offers deep visibility into on-premise networks and Windows servers.
At a glance
| SolarWinds | PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Datadog vs Dynatrace vs New Relic: 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools 2026 | #8 / Datadog vs Dynatrace vs New Relic: 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Broad on-premise IT management | Easy-to-use network monitoring |
| Pricing | $$$ (Perpetual license) | $$ (Perpetual license) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Founded | 1999 | 1997 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.