Dynatrace vs SolarWinds
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Dynatrace ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #6) for IT teams monitoring server uptime, network health, and application performance. Best for automated root cause analysis in complex enterprise systems.
At a glance
| Dynatrace | SolarWinds | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools | #6 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Best for | AI-powered enterprise monitoring | Broad on-premise IT management |
| Pricing | $$$ ($21 to $69/host/mo) | $$$ (Perpetual license) |
| HQ | Waltham, USA | Austin, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 1999 |
Dynatrace
Best for automated root cause analysis in complex enterprise systems.
www.dynatrace.com/See full entry in The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools
SolarWinds
Offers deep visibility into on-premise networks and Windows servers.
www.solarwinds.com/See full entry in The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools
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