https://www.netdata.cloud/tags/cloud-native-monitoring/Recent content in Cloud-Native-Monitoring on NetdataHugoen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/solarwinds-alternatives-2026/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/solarwinds-alternatives-2026/<p>As organizations modernize their infrastructure and embrace cloud-native architectures, traditional monitoring solutions are showing their age. SolarWinds, while a long-established player in IT management, was designed for an era of static, on-premise infrastructure. In 2026, teams are seeking alternatives that can keep pace with dynamic, distributed systems—and they&rsquo;re finding better options.</p> <h2 id="what-is-solarwinds-is-it-still-the-right-choice">What Is SolarWinds? Is It Still The Right Choice?</h2> <p>SolarWinds Platform (formerly Orion) has been a cornerstone of IT monitoring for decades, offering comprehensive coverage of network devices, servers, applications, and databases. It&rsquo;s particularly strong in traditional enterprise environments with extensive hardware monitoring needs.</p>