Professional hardware
monitor PRTG
- Keep an eye on all your hardware devices in your network
- CPU, RAM, Hard Drives, Printer, Router, Switches, and more
- PRTG alerts you before hardware errors occur
- Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
- After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
- Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime
PRTG:
Perfectly Customizable Hardware Monitor
Hardware monitoring begins with a simple ping test: PRTG monitors your hardware and checks to make sure all servers work and computers are accessible. If the ping test fails, the device is either switched off or the problem lies with a cable that is damaged or not plugged in, or else with a faulty internet connection.
PRTG provides an alert as soon as a ping test fails, and lets you fix network and hardware problems on the spot.
Of course, PRTG monitors the status and properties of all your hardware of different producers like IBM, Dell, Cisco, Synology or Linksys. It additionally gives you a system information overview for every device.
i Ping is a command-line utility, available on virtually any operating system with network connectivity, that acts as a test to see if a networked device is reachable. The ping command sends a request over the network to a specific device. A successful ping results in a response from the computer that was pinged back to the originating computer. Read more ...
iWhat is a sensor?
In PRTG, “Sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
CPU and RAM Monitoring
PRTG monitors your CPUs and memory capacities at a glance. The monitoring tool alerts you ahead of time if there are any issues with loads, temperature, or any other failures.
Hard drive monitoring
PRTG provides an alert if the amount of free disk space becomes too low, records changes in data, and can even determine if a certain file is available. Data losses are avoided. And hard drives can quickly be replaced or supplemented. Even NAS systems and storage area networks (SANs) can be monitored.
Printer monitoring
Our hardware monitor also monitors network printers. You not only obtain information regarding the printer's accessibility, but also information on the cartridge's ink level, the number of printed pages, and whether any specific error messages have appeared.
Router and switch monitoring
PRTG monitors network hardware (routers, switches), as well as everything else of interest to administrators, such as network traffic, software, and websites. You thereby learn which devices, programs, or users produce the most traffic in your network, or where in your network shortages occur.
All Other hardware and devices
PRTG can monitor any other computer and devices which support SNMP. Our API and custom sensors are available for your individual monitoring setup. In addition, PRTG performs the monitoring of environmental settings, such as the temperature and humidity inside your server rooms.
Here's what the hardware monitoring
software PRTG looks like
3 good reasons
to choose PRTG as your Hardware Monitor
More stable work processes with hardware monitoring
Hardware always seems to stop working when you need it the most. At critical moments, such as just before a deadline, productivity losses can be very costly and result in contractual penalties. Data plays an increasingly vital role in your business. This means that when losses in data occur, you feel it that much more.
PRTG lets you act before problems occur
PRTG alerts administrators if the system is at risk: before the memory overloads, before the printer runs out of ink, and before the router fails. Nevertheless, IT professionals should not have to be concerned with the status of hardware any more than is necessary. Hard drives should function smoothly, printers must be ready, and all devices are to run reliably. PRTG takes care of all of this. Our hardware monitoring software makes life easy for administrators by running dependably in the background.
Thanks to PRTG, work process disruptions and sales losses can be avoided.
With PRTG, everyone in the office can rest assured
IT professionals are forced to resolve many issues within strict time constraints and an IT environment which is becoming more and more complex. PRTG automates routine tasks. After all, you already have enough on your plate. Hardware monitoring does not have to make things more difficult.
Your hardware at a glance
PRTG can be started within minutes and it's compatible with many mobile devices.

“The greatest advantage of PRTG? You get to rest easy“
Steffen Ille, Bauhaus-University Weimar.
PRTG simplifies your daily life!
Let the Hardware Monitoring Software work for you.
Focus on your daily work instead.
PRTG saves your effort
Monitor your complete hardware around the clock and with no stress at all. The built-in alarm feature alerts you even before problems occur – to avoid downtimes and complaints.
PRTG saves time
With PRTG, you get one central monitoring tool for all of your hardware devices and their properties. Thanks to our dashboard and app, you’ll enjoy quick and comprehensive overviews any time you like.
PRTG saves money
80% of our customers report substantial or even exceptional cost savings in the area of hardware management. The experience of our customers shows that the costs for licenses have paid for themselves within a matter of weeks.
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- Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
- After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
- Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime
PRTG
Simplifies your daily work
Peace of mind
PRTG runs in the background, scans your hardware and keeps 24/7 an eye on every device. You are alerted before things become urgent - which means you have plenty of time to fix the problem. This provides peace of mind.
Work with confidence
With PRTG, you get a data cockpit comprised of amazing features which make monitoring your network devices an absolute breeze. The intuitive web user interface provides you with an overview of all sensor data. Finding your way around is made easy.
Time for more important things
The time you used to spend checking your hardware is now freed up for other tasks. This opens the way for exciting and innovative projects. Meet new challenges head-on instead of spending time on routine tasks.
Optimized sourcing
Thanks to the overview, you can promptly scale your hardware when needed, i.e. procure new hard drives before they are full, and replace devices in a timely manner. Reduce costs with needs-based purchases.
Happy management
With PRTG, create maps and reports demonstrating how effectively your IT system runs and how sales can increase as a result of less downtime. And thereby provide a convincing argument to management regarding the value of your work. Reach - and boast - 100% uptime with PRTG.
Notification System
Be Alerted Before hardware problems occur
Flexible
PRTG features a variety of alert types: E-mail, SMS, Pager, Apps, running an external application, etc.
You can specify when and how each person is to be informed. To do so, you can add contacts and edit, delete, or pause your notifications at any time.
Integrated
The notification system is built into the hardware monitoring software and is available at no extra charge. Because of its integrated quality, configuring the alert feature is done in just a few clicks.
Proactive
PRTG won't wait to let you know if your hardware is "on fire." Of course you can define your own thresholds. If these are crossed, you'll receive a corresponding notification. This means you can intervene promptly before clients or coworkers are aware of any problems.
Award winning solution
We work hard on making our software as powerful and easy-to-use
as possible for our customers each and every day.
Of course it makes us proud when we get awards for that.

Also interesting:
Packet Capture: PRTG analyzes data packets and displays the data packet loss rate. In the event a critical value is exceeded, you’ll automatically receive an alert.
AWS Monitoring: PRTG comes with a variety of built-in CloudWatch sensors to monitor Amazon Cloud and all AWS services.
CPU Load Monitoring: Record CPU usage over longer periods of time. Prompt overload alerts help you act quickly and minimize risks.
MIB Browser: Read and analyze MIB files with PRTG and the free Paessler MIB Importer.
PAESSLER AG –
German quality
engineering
- Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
- After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
- Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime
Most administrators want to test a tool for free before deciding to make an investment.
The many advantages of PRTG:
1. Free trial version: Take the time to explore PRTG so you can determine if it satisfies your needs and meets your expectations. Once the trial is over, it’s easy to upgrade your already configured version of PRTG, which means you’re much less likely to make an incorrect purchase.
2. One tool, one overview: Administrators often use a variety of monitoring solutions for their network or for the individual components of their infrastructure. But using several different tools every time you want to create an overview costs time and energy. PRTG is an “all-in-one” solution. Our dashboard and app provide a comprehensive overview, whenever you want it.
3. Quick customer support: Got a question? Stuck on a problem and need a hand? PRTG is backed by a dedicated development and support team. We do our utmost to answer every customer inquiry within 24 hours (on business days). Browse all our support topics here.
Configure your PRTG today. The trial version is free of charge. Save time, worry, and money with our monitoring tool designed for your network and entire infrastructure.
PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 19.4.54.1506 (November 25th, 2019) |
Hosting |
Download for Windows and hosted version available |
Languages |
English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese |
Pricing |
Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List) |
Unified Monitoring |
Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more |
Supported Vendors & Applications |