PRTG Network Monitor:
The ideal alternative to Zabbix
PRTG is quick to set up and
easy to customize
Expert technical support included
in the PRTG license
Save valuable
working time with PRTG
Is a free software really cheaper?
Why should you use paid software if there is a free open-source version available? At first glance, Zabbix seems much more attractive than PRTG Network Monitor financially.
However, especially in the case of frequently used software that is important for smooth business operations, the purchasing price is only one part of the costs. The amount of time you save with an easy-to-use software is enormous over a longer period. Usability and intuitive operation or setup are one of the biggest pluses of PRTG, which are also always highlighted by our customers.
With PRTG, you save time and money and have a software that is fun!
Installation and setup: Save time and nerves with PRTG
Requirements
To install PRTG, you only need a Windows computer with sufficient computing power (you can read about the precise requirements here). Requirements for installing Zabbix are Apache, PHP, and a MySQL database.
Installation process
Double-click the installation file and follow the steps in the installation wizard – this is how easy it is to install PRTG. Within a few minutes, PRTG is ready to be used and you can start setting it up. In Zabbix, you have to set up Apache and a MySQL database and then correctly configure PHP. Although there are instructions for each step, additional time is required.
Setup
After installation, you have the option in PRTG to automatically search for available network devices and services and create sensors. Thanks to a clear graphic user interface, the process of adding, editing, and deleting sensors is very intuitive. In Zabbix, on the other hand, automatic network discovery is anything but easy and is possible only in a very technical way using countless SNMP commands.
Adding sensors in PRTG later on also just takes a few clicks. You either add the new sensors manually or run a new discovery process on a specific device. Thanks to the easy-to-use dialog, this is particularly simple. Zabbix asks for a new manual definition of many parameters such as the SNMP version or authentication method for each sensor.
Agentless monitoring: Easy setup, lean operation
In PRTG, you do not need to install any software on the devices that you want to monitor – the monitoring tool is “agentless”. PRTG uses known protocols such as SNMP, WMI, NetFlow or SSH to integrate devices and services from any vendor or provider.
Zabbix on the other hand offers only a limited range of functions such as TCP port check, ping or SSH without the installation of agents. To monitor CPU usage, memory or system uptime, agents must be installed on the target systems. Especially in a heterogeneous network, setting up monitoring often requires a substantial time investment.
Time that you as an admin could save and use for more important tasks.
It's not only us thinking PRTG is great!
We are proud that PRTG Network Monitor is so popular with our users.
Even when compared to other tools, PRTG ranks at the top in several categories.
PRTG is intuitive and easy to use
A monitoring solution should be as easy as possible in operation. For this reason, we work a lot on developing and constantly improving our user interface. In independent tests, PRTG Network Monitor usually has the first place due to its user-friendliness and easy operation.
Take a closer look at PRTG and the intuitive user interface!
“First, PRTG gives us the insight we need, telling us what is happening across our global network at any given moment. Second, the improved insight has increased our availability.“
Jonathan Hoppe, Co-Founder of Total Uptime // Read case study
Trusted by 500,000 users and recognized
by industry analysts as a leader
“Fantastic network and infrastructure monitoring solution that is easy to deploy and easier still to use. Simply the best available.”
“Software is absolutely perfect, Support is superior. Meets all needs and requirements, this is a must have solution if you are needing any form of monitoring.”
“The tool excels at its primary focus of being a unified infrastructure management and network monitoring service.”
Technical support is included in the price of PRTG
The price of a PRTG license includes free maintenance for one year, multi-year maintenance (36 or 60 months) is subject to a fee. In case of a problem, you will receive competent help from our support team within one business day. So, a tedious search and testing of solutions from forums is not necessary.
As an open-source program, Zabbix is free, but you would have to purchase paid packages for support from the manufacturer.
How to keep a constant eye on your network – even while on the go
PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.
Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s IT partners
Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
With ScriptRunner, Paessler integrates a powerful event automation platform into PRTG Network Monitor.
ScriptRunner
UVnetworks
UVexplorer integrates tightly with PRTG to bring fast and accurate network discovery, detailed device inventory, and automatic network mapping to the PRTG platform.
Those who compare know better
“Zabbix is free, which is decisive for some people. But infrastructure monitoring is so immensely important for a company that the price of a perpetual PRTG license is almost too low.”
Flavio Xandó, FXReviews.com.br.
PRTG makes your job easier
Our monitoring software frees you to focus on other tasks by promptly notifying you of potential issues.
Save effort
PRTG gives you one central monitoring tool for your servers and entire network. Enjoy a quick overview of your whole infrastructure via our dashboard and app.
Save time
Getting started with PRTG is a breeze. Setting up or switching from another network monitoring tool is easy thanks to the auto-discovery and pre-configured device templates.
Save money
80% of our customers report substantial cost savings with network monitoring. Your costs of licenses will likely pay for themselves within weeks.
We asked: would you recommend PRTG?
Over 95% of our customers say yes!
Paessler AG conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins.
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Still not convinced?
More than 500,000 sysadmins love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Still not convinced?
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Try Paessler PRTG for free
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free. Start now with your trial.
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 23.3.88.1393 (September 20th, 2023) |
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Hosting |
Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor 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 |
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Combining the broad monitoring feature set of PRTG with IP Fabric’s automated network assurance creates a new level of network visibility and reliability.