Aravolta vs Sunbird: Which DCIM is Right for You?

Sunbird (now part of Vertiv) has focused on visualization and 3D modeling. While impressive demos, the platform struggles with modern operational demands. Let's compare.

Philosophy & Focus

Sunbird emphasizes visual representation—3D rack layouts, floor plans, and cable management diagrams. Aravolta focuses on operational intelligence and real-time decision-making. The question is: do you need pretty pictures or actionable insights?

Deployment & Scalability

Sunbird requires significant upfront configuration and professional services. Their 3D visualization features need detailed modeling of your entire facility before providing value. Aravolta gets you operational immediately with intelligent auto-discovery and incremental enhancement.

Total Cost of Ownership

Beyond licensing costs, consider:

• Professional Services: Sunbird typically requires $50K-200K in implementation services. Aravolta's self-service approach eliminates this
• Training: Sunbird's complexity requires extensive training programs. Aravolta's intuitive interface has users productive immediately
• Maintenance: Sunbird's on-premise focus means infrastructure costs. Aravolta's cloud-native architecture eliminates this overhead
• Integration: Custom integrations with Sunbird often require consultants. Aravolta's modern APIs enable in-house development

Where Sunbird Excels

To be fair, Sunbird does some things well. If your primary need is detailed 3D visualization and cable management documentation, Sunbird's tools are mature. For colocation providers who need to show floor space to customers, the visualization capabilities are valuable.

The Aravolta Advantage

Aravolta prioritizes what matters most for day-to-day operations: real-time visibility, intelligent alerting, predictive analytics, and seamless integration. Our customers report 60% faster incident response and 30% better capacity utilization compared to their previous Sunbird deployments.

Making the Switch

Many Aravolta customers came from Sunbird. The transition is straightforward with our migration tools and support team. Most organizations complete the switch in 2-4 weeks and immediately see operational improvements.