# AppOptics is ending, but your monitoring doesn’t have to.

Switch to ManageEngine Applications Manager for an easy, reliable alternative built for the future.

- Monitor apps, servers, databases, and cloud from one console
- Agentless and agent-based monitoring for maximum flexibility
- Transparent licensing: Instance-based, subscription or perpetual

## AppOptics EOL: Two paths ahead for your monitoring future

With **AppOptics** reaching its **end-of-life**, you're at a decision point. Choose between a forced migration or **a future-proof alternative built for visibility and control.**

### Path 1 - The mandated migration

Staying with the current vendor means a forced migration to their new Observability platform.

- **Forced migration:** A complex, time-consuming transition you didn’t ask for.
- **Higher costs:** Expect unpredictable subscription hikes and bundled add-ons.
- **Operational risk:** Lose visibility during transition and face a steep learning curve.

### Path 2 - The seamless transition

Applications Manager offers a proven, stable alternative designed for immediate control and visibility.

- **Predictable pricing:** Clear, instance-based licensing with no hidden costs.
- **Easy setup:** Get started in minutes — no migration headaches or downtime.
- **Unified visibility:** Monitor your full stack from a single console, backed by 24x7 support.

## Why IT teams choose Applications Manager over SolarWinds Observability

| Category | ![ManageEngine Application Managerr](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/images/logo/apm-logo.svg) | ![Solarwinds](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/images/logo/solarwinds.svg) |
|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring breadth** | Unified coverage | Limited coverage |
| **Setup & onboarding** | Easy & fast setup | Complex migration |
| **Licensing model** | Perpetual / Subscription | Subscription only |
| **End-user monitoring** | RUM & synthetic options | Separate integrations |
| **Database visibility** | Comprehensive DB monitoring | Limited DB support |
| **Cloud & hybrid coverage** | Extensive multi-cloud coverage | Fragmented visibility |
| **Automation & AIOps** | Built-in intelligence | Tier-limited automation |
| **Security & control** | Full control & flexibility | SaaS-only model |
| **Support & customer care** | Free 24x7 support | Paid premium support |
| **Product stability** | Future-proof platform | Migration required |

## One platform. Complete performance visibility

Applications Manager is designed to give you **complete visibility, faster troubleshooting, and simplified** monitoring, without the risks and costs of forced migrations.

### Monitor

Monitor 150+ technologies across your stack: Apps, servers, databases, cloud platforms, containers, and more. Get deep visibility into Java, .NET, PHP, Node.js, Python, and more. RUM and synthetic monitoring are included.

![Monitor](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/images/appoptics-monitor-widgets.avif)

## The Applications Manager Advantage

- Built for unified monitoring - Zero complexity
- Minimal learning curve
- Enterprise-grade security, across your entire stack

## Got questions? We have answers!

### 1. AppOptics is being discontinued. What does this mean for me?

SolarWinds has announced the end-of-life of AppOptics and is requiring customers to migrate to their Observability platform. This transition often means higher subscription costs, retraining your team, and reconfiguring your environment. With Applications Manager, you don’t need to worry about forced migrations, you get a future-proof monitoring solution that continues to evolve with your needs.