Nagios XI vs SolarWinds NPM Pricing (2026)

Nagios XI vs SolarWinds NPM

Network Monitoring pricing comparison · 2026

Nagios XI pricing ranges from $0–$19995/month, while SolarWinds NPM ranges from $0–$14995/month. SolarWinds NPM is typically 18% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

Network Monitoring

Nagios XI

$0–$19995
/month
1 plan · Free tier
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VS
Network Monitoring

SolarWinds NPM

$0–$14995
/month
1 plan · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Nagios XI and SolarWinds NPM both operate in the network monitoring category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Nagios XI SolarWinds NPM
Standard Free /month Free /month

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Nagios XI 2 hidden costs

medium
Linux Administrator Required for Master Node $50,000-$80,000
low
Feature Restrictions in Standard Edition Varies by edition
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SolarWinds NPM 3 hidden costs

high
Aggressive Price Increases Post-Acquisition 50-450% of license costs
medium
Azure/Cloud Hosting Infrastructure Costs $40,000
medium
Sales Harassment and Pressure Tactics 5-10% of license costs
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