Paessler PRTG Network Monitor AlternativesTop Network Monitors and other similar apps like Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is described as 'Comprehensive network monitoring includes up/downtime tracking, traffic analysis, and performance metrics using SNMP, WMI, and NetFlow protocols' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternative is Zabbix, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paessler PRTG Network Monitor are Sniffnet, Netdata, Nagios and Datadog.

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  1. Zabbix icon
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    Gather and analyze accurate statistics and performance metrics, visualize it, get notified about current and potential issues without delay, and take advantage of our time-tested professional development and support.

    119 Zabbix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
     
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    Comments about Zabbix as an Alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
    aseques
    Positive
    6

    Both offer network monitoring and alerting

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    PRTG is easy to install and operate, while Zabbix is complicated and usually requires expensive consultants to get everything working correctly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -7

    this does not integrate well with switches and routers, it is more for windows networks

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Zabbix is a great Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternative.

    • Zabbix is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Zabbix is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Zabbix is Free and Open SourcePaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zabbix is Privacy focusedPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is not according to our users
  2. Sniffnet icon
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    Sniffnet is a network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic.

    34 Sniffnet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Sniffnet is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Sniffnet is Free and Open SourcePaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Sniffnet is LightweightPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is not according to our users
  3. Netdata icon
     66 likes

    Netdata collects metrics per second and presents them in beautiful low-latency dashboards. It is designed to run on all of your physical and virtual servers, cloud deployments, Kubernetes clusters, and edge/IoT devices, to monitor your systems, containers, and applications.

    48 Netdata alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • C (programming language)
    • Python
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
     
    • Netdata is the most popular Web-based alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Netdata is Freemium and ProprietaryPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Netdata is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is not according to our users
  4. Nagios icon
     91 likes

    Nagios is a powerful monitoring system licensed under Nagios Enterprises that helps organizations identify and resolve IT infrastructure issues.

    135 Nagios alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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  5. Datadog icon
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    Monitor and visualize your IT and DevOps environments seamlessly with over 120 integrations, enabling real-time insight across on-premise and cloud deployments. Utilize robust analytics, graphing, and correlation tools for error logging and network monitoring. Improve collaboration and proactive IT management.

    231 Datadog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • Datadog is the most popular commercial alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Datadog is Paid and ProprietaryPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. LibreNMS icon
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    LibreNMS is an autodiscovering PHP/MySQL based network monitoring system forked from Observium. LibreNMS aims to be easy to use, painless to deploy, and support monitoring of a wide range of devices. Observium's license changed to a modified QPL license in May 2012, and...

    33 LibreNMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • JavaScript
    • PHP
     
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    Comments about LibreNMS as an Alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
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    Clean interface that's easy to navigate and provides just about everythng

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks LibreNMS is a great Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternative.

    • LibreNMS is Free and Open SourcePaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Spiceworks icon
     84 likes

    Spiceworks is a software suite for IT professionals to manage networks, troubleshoot issues, and handle IT tasks. It offers free online tools for network connectivity management, remote computer access, user activity monitoring, contract tracking, and inventory scanning.

    133 Spiceworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Spiceworks is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Spiceworks is Free and ProprietaryPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Track network performance with real-time monitoring for routers, switches, servers, and more. Supports Hyper-V, VMware, IP-based devices, offering visualization tools and fault management.

    50 ManageEngine OpManager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • ManageEngine OpManager is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • ManageEngine OpManager is Paid and ProprietaryPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. PingPlotter icon
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    PingPlotter is a graphical traceroute and ping tool that visualizes network performance in a way that makes identifying the source of problems quicker and easier.

    38 PingPlotter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Pandora FMS icon
     70 likes

    Enterprise-ready monitoring solution that provides unparalleled flexibility for IT to address both immediate and unforeseen operational issues, including infrastructure and IT processes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
     
  11. Auvik icon
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    Auvik is cloud based network monitoring and management, providing centralized IT teams with networks visibility and intelligence about their network to prevent, detect, and resolve issues quickly.

    15 Auvik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Auvik is the most popular SaaS alternative to Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

    • Auvik is Paid and ProprietaryPaessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Lansweeper icon
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    Lansweeper discovers Windows, Linux and Mac machines in your network. In addition, it inventories network devices such as Printers, Routers and Switches.

    52 Lansweeper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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