NinjaOne vs SolarWinds
On the evidence we track, NinjaOne leads this comparison with a composite score of 58/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for it management software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
NinjaOne
LeaderAn integrated IT operations platform that consolidates endpoint management, patch automation, backup services, and remote access capabilities into a single console, enabling IT teams to manage devices and protect data without switching between multiple tools.
SolarWinds
A self-hosted help desk solution that manages IT tickets and automatically discovers, tracks, and organizes IT assets within your own infrastructure, with unlimited end users included.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
NinjaOne
LeaderFree trial available; per-device, per-user, and storage-based pricing models
SolarWinds
From $320/technician/year with automatic volume discounts. 14-day free trial.
- 1-5 Technicians$533/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 6-10 Technicians$524/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 11-20 Technicians$517/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 21-30 Technicians$507/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 31-40 Technicians$492/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 41-50 Technicians$473/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 51-75 Technicians$444/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 76-100 Technicians$417/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 101-250 Technicians$389/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 251-500 Technicians$357/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
- 501+ Technicians$320/technician/year
- Ticketing
- Asset discovery and lifecycle tracking
- Software license management
- Automation
- Unlimited end users
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
NinjaOne
Leader- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
SolarWinds
- Zoho Desk
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.