Infrastructure-Monitoring on Netdata

SolarWinds Observability Alternative: Real-Time & AI

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Netdata is the modern alternative to SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability: per-second resolution, edge-native ML on every metric, zero-config deployment, and flat per-node pricing with full data sovereignty.

SolarWinds Orion Alternative: One Agent, Full Stack

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Replace SolarWinds Orion Platform with Netdata: one agent, per-second visibility, ML anomaly detection, AI troubleshooting, and network flow analysis without stacked module licenses.

5 Best SolarWinds Alternatives for 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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’re finding better options.

What Is SolarWinds? Is It Still The Right Choice?

SolarWinds Platform (formerly Orion) has been a cornerstone of IT monitoring for decades, offering comprehensive coverage of network devices, servers, applications, and databases. It’s particularly strong in traditional enterprise environments with extensive hardware monitoring needs.

SolarWinds Price Increases 2026: What Customers Need to Know

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re a SolarWinds customer facing renewal, you’ve likely noticed significant changes to pricing and licensing terms in 2024-2025. You’re not alone. At Netdata, we’ve been speaking with dozens of SolarWinds customers who are reassessing their monitoring strategies in light of these changes. This post provides factual information about what’s changed, the real impact on organizations, and a practical framework for evaluating your path forward.

What’s Happening with SolarWinds Pricing?

In February 2025, SolarWinds was acquired by private equity firm Turn/River Capital in a $4.4 billion transaction. As is common with PE-backed acquisitions, this has led to significant changes in pricing and business terms. Based on customer reports and public information, renewal prices have increased by 100-300% for many customers. One customer on the SolarWinds community forum reported their renewal more than doubled, a 225% increase from the previous year.

The Best Infrastructure Monitoring Tools In 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing the Netdata Cloud MCP Server

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Netdata Cloud MCP Server is now available — giving AI agents and assistants direct access to your Netdata through a single endpoint at app.netdata.cloud/api/v1/mcp.

AI Is Changing How We Monitor Infrastructure

If you’re an engineer in 2026, chances are AI is already part of your daily workflow, whether that’s a general-purpose assistant like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini that you bounce questions off, or a coding agent like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or Windsurf that writes and debugs code alongside you. These tools are incredibly powerful, but until now, they’ve been blind to what’s actually happening on your infrastructure.

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