Compare Datadog and SolarWinds Security Observability

At a Glance
Datadog
Datadog
Star Rating
(697)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Per host, per month
Free Trial is available
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SolarWinds Security Observability
SolarWinds Security Observability
Star Rating
(75)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4,858.00 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Datadog excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to SolarWinds Security Observability. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and the ability to easily integrate various data sources, making it a preferred choice for many.
  • Users say that Datadog's setup process is notably straightforward, with many highlighting how easy it is to set up agents and get started. In contrast, SolarWinds Security Observability has received feedback indicating that its setup can be more complex, particularly for those unfamiliar with its standalone appliance format.
  • Reviewers mention that Datadog's comprehensive log management features are a standout, allowing for detailed log tracing and efficient searching based on labels and facets. This capability is often contrasted with SolarWinds, which, while effective, does not offer the same level of granularity in log management.
  • According to verified reviews, both products provide solid support, but Datadog users frequently commend the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team, enhancing the overall user experience. SolarWinds users also report satisfactory support, but with slightly less enthusiasm.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Datadog's ability to consolidate infrastructure, applications, logs, and security signals into one platform is a major advantage, facilitating quicker detection and response times. SolarWinds, while effective in real-time threat detection, is noted for its focus on network monitoring, which may not be as comprehensive for users seeking an all-in-one solution.
  • Users express that both platforms have their strengths in advanced analytics, but Datadog's analytics capabilities are often praised for their depth and usability. SolarWinds offers solid analytics as well, but some users feel it lacks the same level of integration and ease of use found in Datadog.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Datadog
Free
$0
Per host, per month
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SolarWinds Security Observability
Universal
Starting at $4,858.00
Per Year
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Free Trial
Datadog
Free Trial is available
SolarWinds Security Observability
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
518
8.6
60
Ease of Use
8.2
619
8.2
60
Ease of Setup
8.3
385
7.3
33
Ease of Admin
8.3
233
7.8
33
Quality of Support
8.3
460
8.1
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
219
8.1
34
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
502
7.5
56
Features by Category
User Provisioning and Governance ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
User on/off Boarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
User Maintenance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.8
8
Not enough data
Operations
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Cost Optimization
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
56
Not enough data
9.4
72
Not enough data
9.1
64
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Website Monitoring
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Experience
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.1
106
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Management
8.7
50
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.3
144
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
121
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.8
111
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
115
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
13
Not enough data
Automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
8.7
19
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AIOps Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
Visibility
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
9.0
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Log Monitoring
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
Visibility
8.9
78
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.4
71
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
Cloud environment support
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
Management
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
IoT Analytics PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Sources
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Metrics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IoT Device Management PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Provisioning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.6
66
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
64
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
62
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
63
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Verified
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
68
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
71
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
62
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
59
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Verified
Not enough data
Visualization
8.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Log Analysis
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.3
147
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
118
Not enough data
7.3
99
Not enough data
8.4
105
Not enough data
Response
8.9
123
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
7.4
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
106
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
Alerts management
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.6
39
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
Automation
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
8.3
37
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Alerting
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Observability PipelineHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
7.1
9
Not enough data
Data Management - Observability Pipeline
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Performance - Observability Pipeline
6.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
AI - Observability Pipeline
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
Compliance - Observability Pipeline
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Pipeline
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Observability SoftwareHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.7
13
Not enough data
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
AI Features - Observability
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
Response
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
48
Not enough data
Records
9.2
56
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
Management
9.3
59
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
14
8.8
30
Network Management
8.8
11
9.2
14
|
Verified
8.3
11
9.0
12
|
Verified
9.4
12
8.9
27
|
Verified
Incident Management
9.3
12
8.8
27
|
Verified
9.2
11
8.5
22
|
Verified
9.2
12
8.8
26
|
Verified
Security Intelligence
7.9
12
8.6
23
|
Verified
8.0
10
8.4
22
8.8
11
8.8
21
|
Verified
8.6
13
8.5
23
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Datadog
Datadog
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
SolarWinds Security Observability
SolarWinds Security Observability
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Datadog
Datadog
Information Technology and Services
18.7%
Computer Software
17.6%
Financial Services
8.5%
Internet
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
47.6%
SolarWinds Security Observability
SolarWinds Security Observability
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
10.1%
Government Administration
5.8%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
56.5%
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Discussions
Datadog
Datadog Discussions
What is the use of Datadog?
3 Comments
Chirag J.
CJ
Datadog is a software platform that facilitates data sharing across various teams within an organization, thereby breaking down silos between development,...Read more
Does Datadog use AWS?
2 Comments
IG
Yes, the backbone of Datadog infrastructure is sitting within AWS.Read more
Does it preserves history of logs?
1 Comment
Alon N.
AN
Depends on your plan, log retention can be 7,15, 30 days etc, for long term you need to setup s3 archivingRead more
SolarWinds Security Observability
SolarWinds Security Observability Discussions
What is Access rights Manager?
1 Comment
AFTAB A.
AA
ARM is a windows based access management tool that assists network security teams with directory monitoring and custom reporting.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
SolarWinds Security Observability has no more discussions with answers