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Paessler GmbH vs SolarWinds

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Paessler GmbH
Based on 107 reviews.
SolarWinds
Based on 380 reviews.
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Overview
Paessler AG develops and sells network management and network monitoring software. The company was founded by CEO Dirk Paessler in 1997 and offers freeware and commercial software for system administrators. In 2014 Paessler AG grew sales by 40 percent in the US and Canada, with worldwide sales growing 32 percent. The reseller rate in the US and Canada grew 116 percent due to 64 new registered partners.
SolarWinds Inc. develops enterprise information technology infrastructure management software for IT professionals. In 2007, SolarWinds raised funding from Austin Ventures, Bain Capital and Insight Venture Partners. SolarWinds completed its initial public offering of $112.5 million in 2009. In 2012, SolarWinds' total revenue reached $269 million. In June 2014, the company purchased the Swedish web-monitoring company Pingdom.
Sample Customers
PRTG Network Monitor
Jameson Bank, Sidnix, RungeICT, MedicalAnimal, Truck-lite, GamingGrids, The Covell Group, Forsythn County Schools, NetMass, Musgrove Park Hospital, Lanes Health, Columbia Southern University, Vodafone, Intrust Bank
SolarWinds NPM
Microsoft, Federal Express, Hewlett-Packard, and MasterCard
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor
Air Rarotonga
SolarWinds Network Automation Manager
Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond
SolarWinds AppOptics
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Top Industries
Educational Organization
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Computer Software Company
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Government
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Financial Services Firm
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Educational Organization
47%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
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