Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-159469, 333-165448, and 333-172470) of SolarWinds, Inc. of our report dated February 27, 2012 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Austin, Texas

February 27, 2012