Paessler PRTG vs. SQL Sentry Comparison


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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	About Stop wasting time trying to fix SQL Server performance problems. Are you constantly fighting database performance fires, looking in vain for the root cause of SQL Server slowdowns? Without the right information, you could waste valuable time looking in the wrong places for the answers to your performance problems. You need accurate, actionable, detailed metrics to quickly identify and address database problems. With SQL Sentry, you can effectively monitor, diagnose, and optimize your entire database environment. SQL Sentry helps you get out of fire-fighting mode so you can keep your databases running continuously at peak performance. SQL Sentry gives you the level of detail you need to find and fix SQL Server performance problems. SQL Sentry is the flagship product in the SentryOne monitoring solutions set, and was built by SQL Server experts to help you save time and frustration in troubleshooting database performance problems.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
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.	Audience Companies that need database performance monitoring for SQL Server and Azure SQL databases
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 Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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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	Pricing $1,628 Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
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 Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Paessler GmbH Founded: 1997 Germany www.paessler.com	Company Information SolarWinds Founded: 1999 United States www.solarwinds.com/sql-sentry
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Categories Cloud Monitoring Supported Database Monitoring Supported Database Performance Tuning Supported DNS Monitoring Supported File Integrity Monitoring Supported Hardware Monitoring Supported IP Scanners Supported IT Infrastructure Monitoring Supported Network Assessment Supported Network Bandwidth Monitoring Supported Network Discovery Supported Network Monitoring Supported Packet Analyzers Supported Server Monitoring Supported SNMP Monitoring Supported System Monitoring Supported VoIP Monitoring Supported Website Monitoring Supported	Categories Database Supported Database Monitoring Supported Database Performance Tuning Supported Server Management Supported Server Monitoring Supported SQL Server 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 Show More Features 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 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 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	Show More Features Database Features Backup and Recovery Supported Creation / Development Supported Data Migration Supported Data Replication Supported Data Search Supported Data Security Supported Database Conversion Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Monitoring Supported NOSQL Not Supported Performance Analysis Supported Queries Supported Relational Interface Supported Virtualization Supported Server Management Features CPU Monitoring Supported Credential Management Not Supported Database Servers Supported Email Monitoring Not Supported Event Logs Supported History Tracking Supported Patch Management Not Supported Scheduling Supported User Activity Monitoring Not Supported Virtual Machine Monitoring Supported
Integrations AutoMonX Supported Azure Marketplace Not Supported BackBox Supported BrightGauge Supported BulkSMS.com Supported Check Point Infinity Supported Comet Backup Supported DNSWatch Supported Dropbox Supported EcholoN Supported GitLab Supported Google Analytics Supported Google Drive Supported Microsoft OneDrive Supported SMSEagle Supported SQL Server Not Supported Signal9 Supported SolarWinds IP Address Tracker Not Supported ThreatSync Supported Vivantio Supported Show More Integrations View All 31 Integrations	Integrations AutoMonX Not Supported Azure Marketplace Supported BackBox Not Supported BrightGauge Not Supported BulkSMS.com Not Supported Check Point Infinity Not Supported Comet Backup Not Supported DNSWatch Not Supported Dropbox Not Supported EcholoN Not Supported GitLab Not Supported Google Analytics Not Supported Google Drive Not Supported Microsoft OneDrive Not Supported SMSEagle Not Supported SQL Server Supported Signal9 Not Supported SolarWinds IP Address Tracker Supported ThreatSync Not Supported Vivantio Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 4 Integrations
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