Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
The all-in-one monitoring solution for your entire IT infrastructure.
Overview
PRTG Network Monitor by Paessler is a comprehensive monitoring solution that uses a sensor-based model to monitor everything in your IT infrastructure. It can monitor network devices, traffic, servers, applications, and cloud services from a single installation, providing a unified view of your entire environment.
✨ Key Features
- All-in-one monitoring (Network, Server, Application)
- Flexible alerting (Email, SMS, Push Notifications)
- In-depth reporting and historical data
- Customizable dashboards and maps
- Distributed monitoring with remote probes
- Over 200 pre-configured sensor types
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simple, all-inclusive sensor-based licensing
- Broad range of pre-built sensors
- Ease of setup and use
Unique Value: Provides a single, all-in-one solution to monitor the entire IT landscape with a simple licensing model, eliminating the need for multiple tools.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Monitoring diverse environments with a mix of on-premises and cloud resources.
- Creating custom dashboards for NOC teams.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who prefer a device-based licensing model over a sensor-based one.
- Purely cloud-native environments that may prefer a SaaS solution.
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler to license and deploy than many competitors, offering a very broad set of monitoring capabilities out-of-the-box.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available with maintenance plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free for up to 100 sensors.
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