Compare ScienceLogic and SAM - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 15, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ScienceLogic or SAM?

SAM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ScienceLogic, and SAM is rated higher (82/100) than ScienceLogic (73/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Network Monitoring solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ScienceLogic, Inc Vs. Microsoft

ScienceLogic, Inc: At ScienceLogic, we have one mission: Make data center and cloud operations management simpler, better, and faster. We get it. We've been in your shoes. We know the challenges you face in managing modern data center and cloud technologies. And we understand how hard it is to deliver bullet-proof systems while supporting ever-changing business dema...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? ScienceLogic or SAM?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Monitoring software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ScienceLogic and SAM.

ScienceLogic price starts at $7.50 per node/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ScienceLogic is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Network Monitoring software. SAM price starts at $325 per user/month , When comparing SAM to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Network Monitoring software cost.

Bottom line: ScienceLogic cost is around the same cost of SAM.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ScienceLogic Vs. SAM based on some of the most important and required Network Monitoring features.

ScienceLogic: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

SAM: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

ScienceLogic's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, SAM can be successfully deployed in any business size.



ScienceLogic

ITQlick rating
(3.3/5)

starts at $7.50 per node/month

ScienceLogic is a fast growing cloud-based IT Management software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. ScienceLogic received a rating of 3.3 from ITQlick team. The software cost is ...

Categories: Virtualization.

SAM

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $325 per user/month

Software Asset Management (SAM) is an inventory and IT asset management solution for businesses of all sizes. The software offers solutions for optimization of the organization’s assets. It was designed and lau...

Categories: IT Asset Management, Marketing, Marketing Analytics.

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SAM Specifications

ITQlick Score: 82/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 2/10 - low cost
Category: Construction -> SAM review
Company: Microsoft
Pricing: starts at $325 per user/month
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: SAM review, SAM pricing, SAM alternatives

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ScienceLogic: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

SAM: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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ScienceLogic
ITQlick rating
3.3/5
Score
73/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$7.50 per node/month
Functionality
4
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SAM
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$325 per user/month
Functionality
6
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Spectrum
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
9.2/10
License pricing
$49.99 per month
Functionality
10
AdRem Ne...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
3.6/10
License pricing
$1,500 per license
Functionality
4
Network ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$1,750 per license
Functionality
4

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