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Forward Enterprise vs. SolarWinds Observability

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricForward Enterprise

by Forward Networks

SolarWinds Observability

by SolarWinds Worldwide LLC

Overall rating4.64.3
Review count116877
Ease of use9.38.6
Ease of setup9.08.3
Quality of support8.98.4
Meets requirements9.38.9
NPS78.2608752.02864
Small Business38.8%17.6%
Mid-Market40.5%36.9%
Enterprise20.7%45.5%
Total page views8,0842,466
Total LLM citations2,52112,934

Forward Enterprise

Forward Networks created the world’s first network digital twin, transforming how organizations manage and secure their networks. The company’s software creates a mathematically precise model of the production network, giving IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across multi-vendor environments and every major cloud, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises and federal agencies, Forward Networks helps organizations reduce risk, ensure compliance, and prepare their networks for the demands of AI and the next wave of digital transformation.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Visibility
  • Time-saving
  • Network Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring

SolarWinds Observability

SolarWinds® Observability is a comprehensive full-stack observability solution designed to meet the diverse needs of modern organizations, regardless of their size. This solution provides deep visibility into hybrid ecosystems, enabling users to monitor and manage both on-premises and cloud environments effectively. By optimizing performance and ensuring availability across distributed hybrid IT infrastructures, SolarWinds Observability supports organizations in navigating the complexities of their IT environments.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Monitoring Capabilities
  • User Interface
  • Visibility