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SolarWinds Service Desk

bySolarWinds
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4.5
Market Presence: IT Service Management Platforms, Artificial Intelligence Applications in IT Service Management (Transitioning to AI Applications in IT Service Management)

Overview

Product Information on SolarWinds Service Desk

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SolarWinds Service Desk?

SolarWinds Service Desk is a cloud-based IT service management software designed to streamline the delivery and management of IT services within organizations. The software offers features such as incident management, problem management, change management, and asset management, allowing teams to track, resolve, and report on IT-related issues. SolarWinds Service Desk supports workflow automation, enabling efficient handling of service requests and repetitive tasks. The software includes a configurable service catalog and self-service portal for end users, facilitating faster issue resolution and improving transparency. It helps organizations address challenges related to IT support efficiency, compliance, and resource tracking by providing centralized visibility and reporting capabilities for IT operations.

SolarWinds Service Desk Pricing

SolarWinds Service Desk software uses a subscription-based pricing model with different tiers that vary according to features and the number of agent licenses required. Billing is typically offered on a monthly or annual basis, allowing organizations to choose a plan that matches their IT service management needs. Each tier provides access to modules and support options suited for varying organizational sizes.

Overall experience with SolarWinds Service Desk

Network Analyst
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Structure and Automation Enhance IT Workflows With Some Usability Limitations”

4.0
Aug 7, 2025
My experience with SolarWinds Service Desk has been smooth. It brings structure to our IT operations and helps the team stay on top of issues without getting overwhelmed. The ability to track, prioritize and resolve requests all in one system has made a big difference even though there are a few areas that could be improved like setup complexity but the platform continues to support our workflow and keep things moving efficiently. Its a practical tool that fits well into our day-to-day work.
IT Support Specialist
1B - 3B USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“A good entry-level service desk for a small company; not the best for larger enterprises.”

3.0
Feb 27, 2024
Good ITSM platform, but pretty simple; too simple for what our organization needed.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI) provides simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software built to enable customers to accelerate their digital transformation. Our solutions provide organizations worldwide—regardless of type, size, or complexity—with a comprehensive and unified view of today’s modern, distributed, and hybrid environments. We continuously engage with IT service and operations professionals, DevOps and SecOps professionals, and database administrators (DBAs) to understand the challenges they face in maintaining high-performing and highly available hybrid IT infrastructures, applications, and environments. The insights we gain from them, in places like our THWACK community, help us to address customers’ needs in solutions for observability, IT service management, application performance, and database management now and in the future.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1999
Head office location
Austin, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Annual Revenue
500M-1B USD
Website
http://www.solarwinds.com

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SolarWinds Service Desk Likes & Dislikes

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I like how SolarWinds Service Desk puts everything in one place, making it easy to manage IT requests, incidents and assets. The simple interface and automation save time and effort. It's also easy to customize to fit your team's needs. The reports help you understand how things are working and the knowledge base lets users and techs find answers quickly reducing repeated issues.

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Like

The portal is easy for end-users to navigate. It had options for email drop boxes, which made emailing tickets in to certain group easy. The ticket view was simple and easy to navigate.

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Like

The user interface is very intuitive making it easy to use and navigate through. Dashboards are easily customisable. Automation of workflow which reduces manual work.

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Dislike

The system can feel a bit slow when handling large amounts of data or during peak usage times, also the initial setup and customization can be complex and may require extra time or help from support and some features could be more intuitive as there is a bit of a learning curve for new users.

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Dislike

There isn't much in the way of customization. No options for automation. Service requests could be built out a little more.

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Dislike

The pricing of SolarWinds Service Desk is slightly higher as compared to its competitors.

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SolarWinds Service Desk Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(1149 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
51%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • Network Analyst
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Structure and Automation Enhance IT Workflows With Some Usability Limitations

    4.0
    Aug 7, 2025
    My experience with SolarWinds Service Desk has been smooth. It brings structure to our IT operations and helps the team stay on top of issues without getting overwhelmed. The ability to track, prioritize and resolve requests all in one system has made a big difference even though there are a few areas that could be improved like setup complexity but the platform continues to support our workflow and keep things moving efficiently. Its a practical tool that fits well into our day-to-day work.
  • It Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    SolarWinds Service Desk Simplifies Workflow Automation With Customisable Dashboards

    4.0
    Jan 11, 2026
    My overall experience with SolarWinds Service Desk has been positive. This platform has allowed me automate IT workflows.
  • IT MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    SolarWinds Service Desk: Your Pathway to Efficient Ticket Management

    5.0
    Nov 21, 2025
    Solar winds service desk is a solid IT service management solution with user friendly interface and strong automation capabilities
  • Customer Service & Support Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Hardware
    Review Source

    Positive Experience With Reporting Customization, Yet Prioritization Features Are Lacking

    5.0
    Jul 10, 2025
    My overall experience is positive, more customization options in reports.
  • VP, Operations
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Internal and Customer Workflows Easy Yet Team Collaboration Remains Challenging

    4.0
    Jul 1, 2025
    Overall, good. Minor set-up challenges and workflows used internally and for customers.
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