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Arlo vs SolarWinds

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Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SolarWinds

Software

Solar asset performance monitoring and management

From
$2/kW/month
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arlo and SolarWinds actually diverge.

Attributes where Arlo and SolarWinds differ
AttributeArloSolarWinds
Starting priceOn request$2/kW/month
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Smart DisplaysWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20182015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arlo

  • Wire-Free
  • 4K Video
  • AI Detection
  • Color Night Vision
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in SolarWinds

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Performance analytics
  • Alarm management
  • O&M workflows
  • Reporting
  • Benchmarking
  • Weather integration
  • Financial tracking

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arlo

  • Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot SolarWinds
  • Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot SolarWinds
  • Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot SolarWinds

SolarWinds

  • Solar monitoringnot Arlo
  • Performance optimizationnot Arlo
  • O&M managementnot Arlo
  • Portfolio reportingnot Arlo
  • Investor reportingnot Arlo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arlo

  • Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
  • Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
  • 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
  • 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
  • Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
  • Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends

SolarWinds

Nothing recorded yet. See the SolarWinds review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Arlo

On request
  • Arlo Secure$2.99/month
    • 30-day cloud
    • AI detection
    • 1 camera
  • Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • 24/7 recording
    • E911

SolarWinds

$2/kW/month
  • Monitor$2/kW/month
    • Real-time monitoring
    • Performance tracking
    • Alerts
  • Optimize$4/kW/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Degradation analysis
    • Benchmarking
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Portfolio management
    • Custom integrations
    • Financial modeling

Which should you pick?

Choose Arlo if

  • You need wire-free.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
  • You also want 4k video.
Arlo review

Choose SolarWinds if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want performance analytics.
SolarWinds review

Questions people ask

Is Arlo or SolarWinds better?
Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and SolarWinds at $2/kW/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arlo or SolarWinds?
Arlo starts at On request and SolarWinds at $2/kW/month.
Does Arlo or SolarWinds run on more platforms?
Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. SolarWinds runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is Arlo best used for?
Arlo is most often used for wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras, cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection, professionally monitored home security through the arlo app. Of those, wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras and cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection are not what SolarWinds is typically brought in for.
What can Arlo do that SolarWinds cannot?
Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alarm management, O&M workflows.
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