SolarWinds
Per-node versus per-node, so the difference is what is in the node: OT, IoT, endpoints and the physical estate in the same window, on a platform we run for you.
Read the comparison →PRTG (Paessler)
Nodes, not sensor arithmetic. What 500 sensors really buys, and what happens when you outgrow a tier.
Read the comparison →Datadog
A flat per-node bill versus usage-based SKUs. Built for estates, networks and OT rather than cloud-native APM.
Read the comparison →Dynatrace
Whole-estate prediction at a per-node price, rather than consumption units that are hard to forecast.
Read the comparison →New Relic
A bill that does not climb with every gigabyte ingested and every seat added, with OT and IoT in scope.
Read the comparison →LogicMonitor
The closest of the field, but with OT, CCTV and prediction in the core rather than priced as add-ons.
Read the comparison →Zabbix
A managed platform instead of a do-it-yourself build, with prediction, Event Intelligence and OT included.
Read the comparison →Nagios
The modern, managed upgrade from a self-hosted maintenance project of plugins and scripts.
Read the comparison →How we compare across the field
The same nine-row comparison, distilled to the five dimensions that decide most shortlists. Observability247 is the benchmark row; every competitor row links to the full page.
| Platform | Pricing model | OT, IoT & physical | Predict & prevent | Retention | Data sovereignty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observability247 | One simple price per node per month | Built in, including CCTV and building systems | Built in, flags failures before they cause outages | Up to ten years, included | Your region (UK, US, Asia), UK owned |
| SolarWinds | Per node plus modules, subscription | Limited, IT and network only | Anomaly detection only, not predictive | Self hosted, storage is your burden | Self host or SaaS |
| PRTG | Per sensor, you pay for every measurement | Some device polling, not a unified platform | Threshold based, no prediction | Self hosted, heavy at scale | Self hosted on premises |
| Datadog | Per host plus per GB and custom metrics | Not offered, cloud and apps only | Anomaly detection, not predict and prevent | Months by default, long history costs far more | US owned, US law applies |
| Dynatrace | Consumption-based capability units | Not offered, apps and infrastructure | Strong root cause, but reactive not preventive | Shorter retention, longer costs more | US owned |
| New Relic | Per GB ingested plus per-user seats | Not offered, IT and apps only | Applied intelligence, not preventive | Limited, longer at extra cost | US owned, EU region available |
| LogicMonitor | Per device, tiered units | Some edge, limited OT and CCTV | Dynamic thresholds, prediction is an add-on | Typically one to two years | US SaaS, regions available |
| Zabbix | No licence fee, you run and support it | Possible, with significant effort | Trigger and threshold based, no prediction | Self-managed database, your responsibility | Fully self-hosted |
| Nagios | Free core, Nagios XI is paid, you maintain it | Plugins only, entirely DIY | None, threshold and event handlers | Self-managed | Self-hosted |
Data residency and AI processing: choose where your data lives (UK, US or Asia). AI processing uses Microsoft’s Azure AI service under our data processing agreement; summarised context only, raw telemetry never leaves your tenant, and processing may occur outside your chosen region.
Comparison prepared by Observability247 from publicly available information and typical or standard configurations as of July 2026. Competitor capabilities vary by edition, tier and paid add-ons and may change. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Observability247 is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any named vendor. Provided for general information, not advice.
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