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We performed a comparison between New Relic and SolarWinds AppOptics based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed New Relic vs. SolarWinds AppOptics Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Server uptime is its most valuable feature.""They have baseline level alerting.""It has in-depth analysis using developer code for someone whose not traditionally a developer.""It has the ability to monitor random URLs not tied to the one pinger per application (though it costs extra).""The solution is scalable, and it is easy because all the documentation is available.""The most valuable features of New Relic are the reports and ease of use.""The pricing is pretty good.""As New Relic is already integrated with Drupal, we can get our projects done with best practice and with the best value that we believe in."

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"The sum solution, NTA, and DPA.""I have found the most valuable feature is application performance management.""Technical support is always live and they're supportive.""The reporting of the solution is very good.""Some of the most valuable features of SolarWinds are the topology discovery and network performance analysis.""The product has a great dashboard."

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Cons
"Some of our customers see New Relic as a promising product to have, and we would like to deliver it to them. The only way we would be able to do that would be if we had server appliance for clients that we could install in their data centres.""I would like to be able to invest less time in IT and ad hocs. We should be concentrating on other issues.""The solution could improve by having more network monitoring features, such as for all the infrastructure.""New Relic is very slow, and the app is a bit frustrating to use, which is something that has been happening a lot in the past year. During the last six months, I have noticed that it has become extremely laggy.""I haven't come across any features that are lacking.""They need to improve the alerting and dashboarding as these are the key features in DevOps.""In addition, its difficult to have a predictive tool to see how the application would behave in the future when it basically only shows the historical data.""I think that there have been some questionable product enhancements. Over a year ago, New Relic rolled out a new navigation that really disrupted our workflow."

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"I would like to see more integration with other tools that are available on the market.""The solution should be more user-friendly.""In terms of the technology, I think they need to put some more advanced troubleshooting into SolarWinds, in terms of AI capabilities. That's the next generation, especially in the cases of APIs which have already adopted AI capabilities into their products.""The integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward.""AppOptics would benefit from having a much more centralized view.""The implementation needs improvement. It needs to get modernized with the newer cloud scenario in both public and private deployment models."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "New Relic is either free with low retention and minimal functionalities, or expensive with full options and retention."
  • "The monthly cost os $1000 per server per month, but it could be even more. We pay about $250 for the server, and then New Relic wants over $1000 to give us statistics on those servers."
  • "Cost is significant with a lot of extras."
  • "It would be nice if we could buy it annually instead of monthly."
  • "If it’s the right tool, it doesn’t matter what it costs because you’re going to get it back many-fold from your productivity."
  • "I recommend using the free version of New Relic. If you like the free version and understand its importance for your company, you can move to the trial. Then, you can migrate to the paid version."
  • "There is a picture which goes to your browser and it monitors requests from other users. However, it's impossible to use now because the price is very high. The feature is very nice, but I tried it during the trial period, and the current price makes it impossible to use."
  • "They gave us aggressive discounts when they were brought in for the first time, but they have also kept them for the year-on-year renewals, which has been absolutely fine."
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  • "Mostly, it's a perpetual license. We don't have any customers using the subscription right now—it's mostly a perpetual license that the customers purchase. The licensing is based on the number of elements, whereas other solutions are node-based."
  • "I believe the current licensing cost is reasonable."
  • "Since it's a negotiable rate, I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:There are many factors and we know little about your requirements (size of org, technology stack, management systems, the scope of implementation). Our goal was to consolidate APM and infra… more »
    Top Answer:It allows the restriction of privileges and control of users.
    Top Answer:The solution only supports the cloud platform and not on-premises. Therefore, they should assess supporting the licensing on-premises as well.
    Top Answer:The solution should be more user-friendly.
    Top Answer:I used the solution for monitoring servers and network equipment.
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    Also Known As
    New Relic Browser, New Relic Applied Intelligence, New Relic Insights, New Relic Synthetics, New Relic Servers, New Relic APM
    AppOptics, SolarWinds TraceView, Librato
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    Overview

    New Relic

    New Relic is a prominent application performance management (APM) and a real-time monitoring solution. This cloud-based platform is tailored for both small developers and large enterprises to track and optimize application performance.

    New Relic's strength lies in its comprehensive toolset that enables developers to diagnose and resolve issues quickly, ensuring high uptime and optimal performance of applications. The platform offers a wide range of features including real-time application monitoring, detailed performance insights, customizable dashboards, and in-depth analytics. It supports numerous programming languages and integrates with existing development workflows, making it a versatile choice for diverse IT environments.

    What are the key features of New Relic?

    • APM: Provides detailed insights into application performance, helping to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

    • Infrastructure Monitoring: Monitors cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures to provide visibility into the health of servers and networks.

    • Real User Monitoring: Captures and analyzes end-user interactions to help understand the user experience across web and mobile applications.

    • Synthetic Monitoring: Uses simulated traffic to test and optimize websites and applications before they go live.

    • Dashboard and Visualization: Customizable dashboards that display key metrics and trends, facilitating quick decision-making and reporting.

    When evaluating New Relic, you should focus on the ROI aspects such as improved application performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced customer satisfaction. The platform's ability to provide actionable insights helps to preemptively address potential issues, thereby saving costs and improving operational efficiency.

    New Relic is widely implemented across various industries, including technology, e-commerce, finance, and media, where ensuring smooth application performance is critical to business success. Companies in these sectors use New Relic to gain a competitive edge by ensuring their digital services are reliable and perform at peak efficiency.

    In summary, New Relic is an essential tool for businesses seeking to enhance their application performance through advanced monitoring and real-time analytics. Its comprehensive features and flexible pricing make it a suitable choice for organizations aiming to optimize their digital operations effectively.


    AppOptics is a SaaS-based simple, powerful and affordable Infrastructure & Application monitoring for custom on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. 

    Your business runs on applications, and when they go down or run slowly, it can impact the business in lost productivity, customers, or revenue. To add to the complexity, your IT environment is changing, and workloads can be spread across data centers, and cloud resources. You need to monitor the availability and performance of applications and infrastructure, regardless of where they are, so you can identify potential issues early and address them before they impact users

    Sample Customers
    World Fuel Services, Verizon, FootLocker, McDonald's, Trainline, Mondia Media, Confused, Costa Coffee, Ryanair, Marks & Spencer, William Hill, Delivery Hero, Skyscanner, BASF, DAZN, Veygo, Virtuo, movingimage, talabat, Australia Post, Tokopedia, Seven Network, Virgin Australia, Zomato, BigBasket, Mercado Libre, Lending Club
    TraxoCovea Insurance BTE TechnologyDatarista
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Media Company9%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization30%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company5%
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    Educational Organization61%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise70%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise66%
    Large Enterprise26%
    Buyer's Guide
    New Relic vs. SolarWinds AppOptics
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about New Relic vs. SolarWinds AppOptics and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    New Relic is ranked 3rd in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 152 reviews while SolarWinds AppOptics is ranked 44th in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 9 reviews. New Relic is rated 8.6, while SolarWinds AppOptics is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of New Relic writes "Has a simple user interface and end-to-end monitoring and self-healing features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds AppOptics writes "Unique features allow consolidating and combing metrics into a single dashboard, but don't monitor mobile solutions". New Relic is most compared with Dynatrace, Datadog, Elastic Observability, Grafana and Prometheus, whereas SolarWinds AppOptics is most compared with Dynatrace, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor, Zabbix, Datadog and Splunk Enterprise Security. See our New Relic vs. SolarWinds AppOptics report.

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