About PRTG

PRTG Network Monitor is an on-premise and cloud-based network monitoring solution. The system caters to businesses of all sizes across multiple industry verticals and is compatible with Windows 7 or later. Primary features include network monitoring, bandwidth monitoring, alerts, data publishing, customization support and reporting.

PRTG Network Monitor helps users to monitor devices, network traffic and applications on the infrastructure. It helps administrators and technical staff to monitor network outages, analyze network connections, monitor network quality and comply with service level agreements.

PRTG Network Monitor assists IT administrators to monitor uptime and downtime for an individual device or an entire network using a single console. A customizable dashboard displays real-time network performance and status information for all devices. Administrators can remotely dispatch updates or install new applications across devices using a master console.

Pricing is a one-time fee for an on-premise solution and monthly subscription for a cloud solution. Dedicated mobile apps are available for Android, Windows and iOS devices.

Pricing starting from:

US$2,149.00/year

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Key benefits of PRTG

Flexible altering- PRTG comes with more than 10 built-in technologies such as email, push, play alarm audio files, or triggering HTTP requests. PRTG on-premises also supports SMS text messages and executing EXE files.

Multiple user Interfaces- Full-featured web interface: based on AJAX with high-security standards, highly performant thanks to Single Page Application (SPA) technology, and optimally adjusting to your systems by its responsive design.

Cluster failover solution- It is always better to be safe than sorry. PRTG Network Monitor allows failover tolerant monitoring. One single failover is included in every PRTG on-premises license!

Maps and Dashboards- Visualize your network using real-time maps with live status information.

Create dashboards with the PRTG map designer and integrate all your network components with more than 300 different map objects – from device and status icons to traffic charts and top lists. Individualize your map using custom HTML.

Distributed monitoring- Monitor several networks in different locations and separated networks within your company (for example, DMZ and LAN) with PRTG Remote Probes. Use remote probes to monitor your LAN with the hosted version of PRTG.

In-depth reporting- Get the numbers, statistics, and graphs of your specific monitoring data or configuration. Export your historical monitoring data as PDF, HTML, XML, or CSV files and further process your monitoring data. Run reports on-demand or schedule regular reports (daily, weekly, monthly).

Typical Customers

  • Freelancers
  • Small Businesses (2-50)
  • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
  • Large enterprises (500 and more)

Deployment

  • Cloud-based
  • On-premise

Countries available

Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda and 153 others

Supported Languages

Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French and 4 others

Pricing starting from:

US$2,149.00/year

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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PRTG Software - Hierarchical Management of Devices and Sensors
PRTG Software - Classify Bandwidth Usage by IP, Protocol or Connection
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PRTG Software - Hierarchical Management of Devices and Sensors
PRTG Software - Classify Bandwidth Usage by IP, Protocol or Connection
PRTG Software - Network-wide Monitoring of Traffic, Usage, Performance and Availability
PRTG Software - Device Monitoring
PRTG Software - Network Charting
PRTG Software - Network Mapping

Features

Total features of PRTG: 101

  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Audit Management
  • Bandwidth Monitoring
  • Baseline Manager
  • Bottleneck Identification
  • CPU Monitoring
  • Capacity Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Configuration Management
  • Connectivity Management
  • Container Monitoring
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Customisable Branding
  • Customisable Dashboard
  • Customisable Reports
  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Collection
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Visualisation
  • Database Monitoring
  • Device Auto Discovery
  • Device Management
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Downtime Tracking
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Alerts
  • Email Monitoring
  • Event Analysis
  • Event Logs
  • Event Tracking
  • Event Triggered Actions
  • For MSPs
  • IP Address Monitoring
  • IT Asset Management
  • IT Asset Tracking
  • IT Incident Management
  • IT Reporting
  • Incident Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Issue Auditing
  • Issue Management
  • Issue Tracking
  • License Management
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Location Monitoring
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Network Analysis
  • Network Mapping
  • Network Monitoring
  • Network Resource Management
  • Patch Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Policy Management
  • Power Management
  • Prioritisation
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Resource Management
  • Risk Alerts
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Server Monitoring
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • Status Tracking
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threshold Alerts
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Trend Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Uptime Reporting
  • Usage Tracking/Analytics
  • User Management
  • Virtualisation
  • Visual Analytics
  • Visualisation
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Web Traffic Reporting
  • Workflow Management

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Reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
(246)
Value for Money
4.4/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.4/5
Customer Support
4.2/5

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Nicat
Nicat
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  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

It is a pleasure to use

Reviewed on 01/05/2023

I have been working in this field for more than 5 years, and everyone knows that you have to...

I have been working in this field for more than 5 years, and everyone knows that you have to monitor the established IT infrastructure at all times. There are many solutions like PRTG, but I prefer PRTG, which is chosen with both the convenience of the interface and a lot of features. It was very easy to set up and manage. And one of my favorite parts is that you can use licenses that are suitable for your environment, even if your environment grows in the future, there is no need to rebuild the license accordingly. I think the monitoring application is very important from the point of view of security and stability, and PRTG is the most suitable and convenient for me among these applications.

Pros

It was very easy to use in the first turn, moreover, it has sensors suitable for the desired device.

Cons

There are many network monitoring tools like PRTG, but PRTG had the most convenient and easy-to-use interface among them. It has many good features. I've been using PRTG for several years now and I'm very satisfied. There's nothing I don't like about it.

Alternatives Considered

Site24x7 and Zabbix

Reasons for Switching to PRTG

Considering the prices and advantages, the most optimal choice was PRTG

Response from Paessler GmbH

Dear Nicat,
Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that PRTG's interface stands out as the most convenient and easy-to-use among other network monitoring tools. We're glad to have met your expectations and provided you with a satisfying experience over the years. Furthermore, we greatly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations in the future.

Your Paessler Team

Tobias
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Review from me

Reviewed on 12/03/2024

My overall experience with the PRTG Network Monitor has been positive. The comprehensive monitoring...

My overall experience with the PRTG Network Monitor has been positive. The comprehensive monitoring capabilities allowed me to effectively monitor my network and identify potential issues early on.

Pros

User-friendly interface and easy configuration.
Comprehensive monitoring capabilities for networks and systems.
Flexibility in customizing alerts and notifications.
Good scalability for small to large environments.
Regular updates and good support from the manufacturer.

Cons

Potentially longer learning curve due to the variety of features.

Response from Paessler GmbH

Dear Tobias,
Thanks for your positive feedback! We're happy to hear that you're pleased with the interface, monitoring features, and customization options. Your recognition of our scalability and support means a lot to us.

Your Paessler Team

Mauricio
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  • Industry: Computer & Network Security
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

PRTG Review From a sales manager of PRTG

Reviewed on 16/10/2023

In general, PRTG is a very good product if you are looking for an option to monitor your infrastruct...

In general, PRTG is a very good product if you are looking for an option to monitor your infrastructure. It has interesting dashboards and templates that are quite good for creating management reports.

Pros

What my customers like most about PRTG is that it allows them to maintain a general overview of their overall infrastructure. This way, if they have any incidents or alerts, they can respond quickly. They also appreciate the product's price-to-quality ratio, as the price per node is approximately $3.

Cons

My customers' biggest complaint about this tool is that it lacks a wider range of features compared to its competitors. This is because it is literally only for monitoring. It does not allow me to remotely intervene in my infrastructure or make adjustments online. For this, I need to have other third-party tools to complement PRTG.

Response from Paessler GmbH

Dear Mauricio,
Thank you for sharing your insights on PRTG. It's great to hear that your customers appreciate its ability to keep track of their infrastructure and its cost-effectiveness.
If you would like to provide more feedback or even participate in the development of PRTG, please consider becoming a member of our PRTG Feedback Insiders. You can find all the information here: https://go.paessler.com/prtg-feedback-insiders.

Your Paessler Team

Guillermo
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  • Industry: Apparel & Fashion
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

PRTG keeps my network in check, no more surprises!

Reviewed on 20/10/2024

Pros

Easy to set up, comprehensive monitoring, saves time.

Cons

Interface is a bit overwhelming, occasional false alarms.

Response from Paessler GmbH

Dear Guillermo,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear that PRTG helps keep your network running smoothly. Your feedback about the interface and false alarms is valuable, and we appreciate your insights as we strive to enhance our product.

Your Paessler Team

Chad
Overall rating
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

PRTG Network Monitor Review: Simplify Your Network Management

Reviewed on 08/03/2024

In terms of performance and reliability, PRTG generally receives positive feedback. Its distributed...

In terms of performance and reliability, PRTG generally receives positive feedback. Its distributed monitoring architecture helps ensure high availability and fault tolerance, contributing to a smooth and uninterrupted monitoring experience

Pros

One common positive aspect users highlight is the real-time insights provided by PRTG, which allow them to proactively identify and address network issues before they escalate. The ability to customize dashboards, reports, and alerts according to specific requirements is also highly appreciated.

Cons

While PRTG is known for its user-friendly interface, some find the initial learning curve steep, especially when configuring more advanced monitoring settings or integrating with third-party systems.

Response from Paessler GmbH

Dear Chad,
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you find PRTG's real-time insights valuable for proactive network management.

Your Paessler Team

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PRTG FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for PRTG.

PRTG offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$2,149.00/year View Pricing Plans
  • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

PRTG has the following typical customers:

11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

PRTG supports the following languages:

Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

PRTG supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

PRTG integrates with the following applications:

Linux Mint

PRTG offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat

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