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Johnson Controls Metasys vs SolarWinds

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Johnson Controls Metasys

Energy

Building management and control system platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SolarWinds

Energy

Solar asset performance monitoring and management

From
$2/kW/month
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers; SolarWinds website uses outdated NetObjects Fusion 2015 tools, suggesting legacy technical infrastructure
  • They diverge on capability: Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Johnson Controls Metasys and SolarWinds actually diverge.

Attributes where Johnson Controls Metasys and SolarWinds differ
AttributeJohnson Controls MetasysSolarWinds
Starting priceOn request$2/kW/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded18852015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy).

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment
  • Web support

Only in SolarWinds

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot SolarWinds
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot SolarWinds
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot SolarWinds

SolarWinds

  • Solar monitoringnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Performance optimizationnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • O&M managementnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Portfolio reportingnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Investor reportingnot Johnson Controls Metasys

Where each one falls short

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

SolarWinds

  • Website uses outdated NetObjects Fusion 2015 tools, suggesting legacy technical infrastructure
  • No specific product models, brands, or technical specifications listed for offered solutions
  • Geographic service area boundaries unclear; only mentions San Francisco Bay Area and Central California
  • Minimal customer engagement features; lacks testimonials, project galleries, financing calculators, or online quote forms
  • Email contact discrepancy between display text ([email protected]) and actual mailto link ([email protected])

Pricing, plan by plan

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys review.

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 Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys 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 Johnson Controls Metasys or SolarWinds better?
Neither clearly leads. Johnson Controls Metasys 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, Johnson Controls Metasys or SolarWinds?
Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and SolarWinds at $2/kW/month.
Does Johnson Controls Metasys or SolarWinds run on more platforms?
Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile. SolarWinds runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is Johnson Controls Metasys best used for?
Johnson Controls Metasys is most often used for building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities, managing multi site campuses from one building management system, meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilities. Of those, building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities and managing multi site campuses from one building management system are not what SolarWinds is typically brought in for.
What can Johnson Controls Metasys do that SolarWinds cannot?
Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alarm management, O&M workflows. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Johnson Controls Metasys: How much does Johnson Controls Metasys cost?

Johnson Controls Metasys pricing is not published online. Contact Johnson Controls directly for enterprise building automation system pricing and licensing.

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SolarWinds: What geographic areas does SolarWinds Energy serve?

SolarWinds Energy serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California regions, but the exact service area boundaries are not clearly defined on their website.

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Johnson Controls Metasys: What licensing models does Metasys offer?

Specific Metasys licensing models and pricing are available through Johnson Controls sales team. Contact Johnson Controls for custom quotes based on building management requirements.

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SolarWinds: What solar and renewable products does SolarWinds Energy offer?

SolarWinds Energy specializes in energy efficiency and renewable technologies including solar energy systems and attic ventilation solutions, but specific product models and technical specifications are not published online.

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