SolarWinds vs Zabbix
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
SolarWinds ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) 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 | Zabbix | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools | #7 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Broad on-premise IT management | Powerful open-source monitoring |
| Pricing | $$$ (Perpetual license) | $ (Free, paid support) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Riga, Latvia |
| Founded | 1999 | 2001 |
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
Zabbix
The most powerful and flexible free, open-source monitoring tool.
www.zabbix.com/See full entry in The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools
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