SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is a network monitoring platform from SolarWinds for enterprises and large MSPs managing complex network infrastructure. NPM monitors routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers and other SNMP-enabled network devices, providing automatic network discovery, topology mapping, bandwidth monitoring and uptime alerting. The platform builds topology visualizations showing how network devices and interfaces relate to one another, and includes pre-built alert templates for detecting device downtime and performance threshold violations. The platform displays a single unified dashboard for multi-site networks and tracks wireless controllers, access points and Wi-Fi performance, enabling organizations to monitor distributed infrastructure from one console.

NPM can be deployed on-premises in your own data center or in the cloud via Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, supporting hybrid architectures where monitoring infrastructure spans multiple locations. Pricing for SolarWinds NPM is not published online and requires direct contact with SolarWinds sales for a quote specific to your network size and monitoring requirements. The platform is sold as a standalone SolarWinds Orion module and is also available as part of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted for organizations preferring a unified observability and monitoring platform. SolarWinds was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in the United States. Support is available through a knowledge base, ticket submission, the THWACK community forum for peer assistance, and premium support plans with dedicated assistance. SolarWinds offers training through its Academy program, eLearning videos, virtual classes, and comprehensive documentation. MSPs should request a demo or trial to evaluate whether the standalone NPM module meets their monitoring needs or whether the broader Observability platform would deliver better value, and should obtain a formal quote before budget approval.

SolarWinds NPM is positioned for enterprise network monitoring with deep SNMP support and comprehensive topology visualization. The quote-only pricing model means you need a sales conversation and demo to understand total cost of ownership. Verify your deployment architecture (on-premises vs cloud vs hybrid) against your budget and technical requirements before evaluating. Compare against PRTG Network Monitor if you prefer published per-node pricing, or Auvik if you want simplified cloud-based SaaS pricing with transparent costs. Confirm whether the standalone NPM module meets your monitoring needs or whether the broader SolarWinds Observability platform would be more cost-effective and provide better ROI for your organization.