Compare AdRem NetCrunch vs. SolarWinds Web Performance Monitor

NetCrunch is a next-gen, agentless infrastructure and traffic network monitoring system designed for hybrid, multi-site, and fast changing infrastructures. It combines real-time observability with alert automation and intelligent escalation to eliminate the overhead and limitations of legacy tools like PRTG or SolarWinds. NetCrunch supports agentless monitoring of thousands of nodes from a single server-covering physical devices, virtual machines, servers, traffic flows, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), SNMP, syslogs, Windows Events, IoT, telemetry, and more. Unlike sensor-based tools, NetCrunch uses node-based licensing and policy-driven configuration to streamline monitoring, reduce costs, and eliminate sensor micromanagement. 670+ built-in monitoring packs apply instantly based on device type, ensuring consistency across the network. NetCrunch delivers real-time, dynamic maps and dashboards that update without manual refreshes, giving users immediate visibility into issues and performance. Its smart alerting engine features root cause correlation, suppression, predictive triggers, and over 40 response actions including scripts, API calls, notifications, and integrations with Jira, Teams, Slack, Amazon SNS, MQTT, PagerDuty, and more. Its powerful REST API makes NetCrunch perfect for flow automation, including integration with asset management, production/IoT/operations monitoring and other IT systems with ease. Whether replacing an aging platform or modernizing enterprise observability, NetCrunch offers full-stack coverage with unmatched flexibility. Fast to deploy, simple to manage, and built to scale-NetCrunch is the smarter, faster, and future-ready monitoring system. Designed for on-prem (including air-gapped), cloud self-hosted or hybrid networks.

WPM is an all-encompassing software as a service (SaaS) solution that provides robust monitoring for websites and web applications, giving you the power to manage their performance effectively. With advanced monitoring tools at your disposal, you can be alerted to potential issues and rectify them before they impact users. WPM has the capability to oversee a single application or scale up to monitor hundreds from various global locations. It enables the detection of performance concerns related to location, user transactions, and specific page elements, while also tracking load times through a user-friendly dashboard interface. You can keep an eye on your websites both internally and externally, ensuring secure monitoring without the need for agents. Stay informed about any sluggish web services that could hinder user experience with SolarWinds® Web Performance Monitor (WPM) tools. Additionally, pinpoint and address slow loading elements on webpages that detract from overall performance, making WPM an invaluable asset for diagnosing and resolving latency challenges. This comprehensive approach not only enhances user satisfaction but also optimizes the overall efficiency of your web applications.