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SolarWinds vs TP-Link Kasa

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SolarWinds

Software

Solar asset performance monitoring and management

From
$2/kW/month
Rated
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Full review
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SolarWinds and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where SolarWinds and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeSolarWindsTP-Link Kasa
Starting price$2/kW/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiIOS, Android, Web
Founded20151996

Identical on both: 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 SolarWinds

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

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

What people use each for

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

SolarWinds

  • Solar monitoringnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Performance optimizationnot TP-Link Kasa
  • O&M managementnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Portfolio reportingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Investor reportingnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot SolarWinds
  • Automationnot SolarWinds
  • Voice controlnot SolarWinds
  • Budget smart homenot SolarWinds

Where each one falls short

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

SolarWinds

Nothing recorded yet. See the SolarWinds review.

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose SolarWinds if

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

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is SolarWinds or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. SolarWinds starts at $2/kW/month and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SolarWinds or TP-Link Kasa?
SolarWinds starts at $2/kW/month and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does SolarWinds or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
SolarWinds runs on Web, Mobile, Api. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is SolarWinds best used for?
SolarWinds is most often used for solar monitoring, performance optimization, o&m management, portfolio reporting. Of those, solar monitoring and performance optimization are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can SolarWinds do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alarm management, O&M workflows. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling.
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