Paessler PRTG

Paessler PRTG

Paessler GmbH
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About

Axence nVision is a professional solution designed to manage IT infrastructure regardless of size. A feature-packed system, Axence nVision provides all the functions required for seamless and efficient IT infrastruction management. It offers a set of six modules, which includes Network Monitoring for full IT infrastructure monitoring, Inventory for fast hardware and software audit, Users activity monitoring, Helpdesk for providing interactive IT technical support, Dataguard for data leak protection and Smarttime for time management and employee activity measurement.

About

Paessler PRTG is an all-inclusive monitoring software solution developed by Paessler. Equipped with an easy-to-use, intuitive interface with a cutting-edge monitoring engine, PRTG optimizes connections and workloads as well as reduces operational costs by avoiding outages while saving time and controlling service level agreements (SLAs). The solution is packed with specialized monitoring features that include flexible alerting, cluster failover solution, distributed monitoring, in-depth reporting, maps and dashboards, and more. PRTG monitors your entire IT infrastructure. All important technologies are supported: • SNMP: ready-to-use and custom options • WMI and Windows Performance Counters • SSH: for Linux/Unix and macOS systems • Traffic analysis using flow protocols or packet sniffing • HTTP requests • REST APIs returning XML or JSON • Ping, SQL, and many more

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Private companies and state-owned institutions regardless of IT infrastructure size.

Audience

Caters to tech staff, system administrators, and companies of any size, from small office/home office (SOHO) to enterprises that need their IT network to be reliable and easy to monitor on a real-time basis.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$2149 for PRTG 500
PRTG 100
Free of charge
• 100 free sensors

PRTG 500- Start Small & Upgrade Later
From $2,149
500 Sensors

PRTG 1000- Small & Medium Sized Environments
From $3,899
1000 Sensors

PRTG 2500- Medium Sized Environments
From $8,099
2,500 Sensors

Best Value:
PRTG 5000- Large Environments
From $14,999
5,000 Sensors

PRTG 10000- Very Large Environments
From $17,899
10.000 Sensors

PRTG Enterprise
Custom Pricing
• Unlimited sensors
• Unlimited server installations

All pricing is based on a subscription basis.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Helpdesk features. Network monitoring tools. Inventory features. Easy to set up and configure and training new users to use.
  • NVision is software that has given us great help in managing the IT infrastructure in our company. It helps us manage fixed assets, software licenses, data security, network monitoring.

Cons

  • I cannot really think of any cons if I'm being honest.
  • Slightly complicated interface, but is quickly studied.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The interface is very intuitive and easy to configure. PRTG supports a wide variety of sensors out of the box and can monitor almost any device or service through SNMP, WMI, API, or custom scripts. The automatic network discovery saves a lot of setup time, and the alerting system is flexible and reliable.
  • Easy Installation & Setup: Quick to install, straightforward to add devices; PRTG auto-discovers sensors with minimal input required. User-Friendly Interface: Clean interface with intuitive navigation—great for beginners and power users alike. Automatic Device & Sensor Discovery: PRTG finds and sets up relevant sensors for new devices automatically, minimizing manual configuration. Customizable Dashboards & Alerts: Effective visualization tools and flexible alerting keep you informed about network health. Free Version Available: The free version (up to 100 sensors) is more than sufficient for most home and small lab setups. Versatile Monitoring: Supports a wide range of devices and protocols (SNMP, WMI, flow, etc.), covering most network needs. Active Community & Documentation: Lots of online help and documentation for troubleshooting and tips.
  • PRTG is an amazingly simple tool that helps monitor all the equipment we have in our organization. With this system, in any malfunction or crisis, we can quickly diagnose the source of the problem and solve it in an instant. We have configured all the servers and equipment in the system and it knows how to give us a quick look as soon as something happens. And that way, we can diagnose the problem quickly.
  • We've had a very positive and satisfying experience with PRTG over the years. We've been using the product for several years now, and it's proven to be the perfect solution for monitoring our network infrastructure and applications. PRTG is intuitive and well-designed, making it easy to create detailed dashboards and maps that give us a clear visual representation of the status of critical machines and services. The notification system is also very well thought out, allowing us to react quickly to any anomalies. One of PRTG’s key strengths is that it's constantly evolving, which means we regularly gain access to new sensors that we can deploy to achieve more precise and comprehensive monitoring of our systems. The user community plays an essential role as well, often helping us solve very specific sensor-related issues. On top of that, the technical support team is responsive and effective, often providing spot-on answers that help resolve complex problems. At this point, we honestly can’t imagine working without PRTG — it’s become a central part of our IT operations.
  • The number of sensor types is outstanding. Not just SNMP but a multitude of standard sensor imputs are possible as well as custom scripts in various formats. The remote probe is great for multitenant or remote sites.

Cons

  • The web interface can become slow when handling very large environments with thousands of sensors. Some advanced reporting features require manual setup, and the mobile app, while functional, could be improved for better usability.
  • Sensor Counting Can Be Confusing: Some users find the way PRTG counts “sensors” (one sensor per metric) a bit confusing, which can eat up your free limit quickly. Resource Use: The software can be resource-intensive on larger setups; may require better hardware to run smoothly if scaling up. Overwhelming Amount of Data: For home users, the sheer volume of information and settings might be daunting at first. Interface Feels Dated to Some: While functional, a few users feel the web UI could use a more modern look. Limited by Free Tier: Advanced features and larger environments may require a paid license.
  • The price is very expensive and not suitable for every organization, which is a shame. If the price were more affordable, maybe more organizations would purchase it.
  • What I like less about the software is the way lookups are managed. It could be more user-friendly — right now, you have to manually edit text files directly on the probe, which isn't very convenient. There should be a dedicated interface for this, similar to how thresholds are managed. Also, the maps feature feels a bit limited, and there's a lack of confirmation prompts when deleting items. One wrong move and you can lose everything you've built. There should be more validation steps when modifying maps, especially for deletions. Just hovering over an item and accidentally clicking the trash icon can wipe out your work in an instant…
  • Hardware Scaling of large PRTG installations is something to plan ahead for

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Axence
Founded: 2005
Poland
axence.net

Company Information

Paessler GmbH
Founded: 1997
Germany
www.paessler.com

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Categories

IT Management Supported
IT Security Supported
Network Monitoring Supported
Network Security Supported

Categories

Network Monitoring Features

Bandwidth Monitoring Supported
Baseline Manager Not Supported
Diagnostic Tools Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
IP Address Monitoring Supported
Real Time Analytics Not Supported
Resource Management Supported
Server Monitoring Supported
SLA Monitoring Not Supported
Uptime Monitoring Not Supported
Web Traffic Reporting Supported

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring Supported
Compliance Management Not Supported
Event Logs Supported
Hardware Inventory Supported
IT Budgeting Not Supported
License Management Supported
Patch Management Not Supported
Remote Access Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Software Inventory Supported
User Activity Monitoring Supported

IT Security Features

Anti Spam Not Supported
Anti Virus Not Supported
Email Attachment Protection Not Supported
Event Tracking Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
Intrusion Detection System Not Supported
IP Protection Not Supported
Spyware Removal Not Supported
Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported
Web Threat Management Not Supported
Web Traffic Reporting Supported

Network Monitoring Features

Bandwidth Monitoring Supported
Baseline Manager Supported
Diagnostic Tools Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
IP Address Monitoring Supported
Real Time Analytics Supported
Resource Management Not Supported
Server Monitoring Supported
SLA Monitoring Supported
Uptime Monitoring Supported
Web Traffic Reporting Supported

Database Monitoring Features

Anomaly Detection Supported
Autodiscovery Supported
Capacity Planning Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
Dependency Tracking Not Supported
Historical Trend Analysis Supported
Multitenancy Not Supported
Notifications / Alerts Supported
Performance Monitoring Supported
Permissions / Access Controls Not Supported
Predictive Analytics Not Supported
Prioritization Not Supported
Query Analysis Not Supported
Resource Optimization Supported
Troubleshooting Supported

IT Infrastructure Monitoring Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Application Monitoring Supported
Bandwidth Monitoring Supported
Capacity Planning Not Supported
Configuration Change Management Not Supported
Data Movement Monitoring Supported
Health Monitoring Supported
Multi-Platform Support Supported
Performance Monitoring Supported
Point-in-Time Visibility Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring Supported

System Monitoring Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Antivirus Management Not Supported
Data Backup / Recovery Not Supported
Device Monitoring Supported
Inventory Management Supported
Patch Management Supported
Policy-based Automation Not Supported
Remote Monitoring Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Risk Analysis Supported
Server Monitoring Supported
Service Configuration Management Not Supported

VoIP Monitoring Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis Supported
Call Quality Monitoring Supported
IP SLA Monitoring Supported
Jitter Testing Supported
Latency Monitoring Supported
MOS Monitoring Supported
Packet Loss Monitoring Supported
QoS Monitoring Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Troubleshooting Supported

Website Monitoring Features

Availability Testing Supported
Event Logs Not Supported
Event-Based Notifications Supported
FTP Monitoring Supported
Mail Server Monitoring Supported
Maintenance Scheduling Not Supported
Performance Metrics Supported
Real Time Monitoring Supported
Transaction Monitoring Supported
Uptime Reporting Supported

Integrations

SMSEagle Supported
ALVAO IT Service Management Not Supported
Active Directory Not Supported
AlertOps Not Supported
AutoMonX Not Supported
BackBox Not Supported
Check Point IPS Not Supported
Check Point Infinity Not Supported
DNSWatch Not Supported
Ekara Not Supported
GitLab Not Supported
Google Analytics Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Not Supported
PagerTree Not Supported
Qbilon Not Supported
Squadcast Not Supported
UVexplorer Not Supported
Unimus Not Supported
Vivantio Not Supported

Integrations

SMSEagle Supported
ALVAO IT Service Management Supported
Active Directory Supported
AlertOps Supported
AutoMonX Supported
BackBox Supported
Check Point IPS Supported
Check Point Infinity Supported
DNSWatch Supported
Ekara Supported
GitLab Supported
Google Analytics Supported
Google Drive Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Supported
PagerTree Supported
Qbilon Supported
Squadcast Supported
UVexplorer Supported
Unimus Supported
Vivantio Supported
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