Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent all kinds of network issues.
Why choose PRTG over Site24x7?
Simple. Because it gives you ultimate flexibility, without needless complexity.
Our all-in-one monitoring solution works right out of the box, and doesn’t require agents, add-ons, or other third-party plugins that complicate management and maintenance and put a strain on your resources. But you can configure everything to suit: metrics, performance thresholds, alerts, reporting templates… you can even access customizable dashboards and create your own sensors.
Access all the power and functionality you need, without compromising the end-user experience.
Quick installation with automatic network discovery and smart setup for instant monitoring
Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop with easy-to-read visualized overviews
Different user interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile apps for monitoring on the go
Network of qualified implementation partners to support you with a smooth migration to PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the health, availability, and performance of your entire IT infrastructure. Show hardware parameters, application performance, network traffic, bandwidth usage, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot all kinds of issues in your network.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Live traffic data graph in PRTG
FEATURE | PRTG PRTG | Site24x7 Site24x7 |
|---|---|---|
One tool for your entire network | PRTG All monitoring features included | Site24x7 Requires add-ons for more advanced features and monitors |
Easy setup, intuitive monitoring | PRTG User-friendly interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile | Site24x7 User-friendly cloud-based setup |
Automatic network discover | PRTG Included | Site24x7 Supported, but may require additional configuration |
Real-time alerts & notifications | PRTG Advanced, highly customizable alerting via different notification methods | Site24x7 Supported, but SMS and voice call alerts consume alert credits |
Custom maps & dashboards | PRTG Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop | Site24x7 Requires third-party plugins |
Agentless monitoring | PRTG No need to install agents on the monitored systems | Site24x7 Some monitoring tasks require agents |
On-premises or cloud-based | PRTG Flexible deployment options available | Site24x7 Cloud-based deployment only |
Enterprise version | PRTG Available | Site24x7 Available |
Freeware version | PRTG Available for up to 100 sensors, free for life | Site24x7 Limited to basic website uptime monitoring, 5 resources max. |
Distributed network monitoring | PRTG Monitoring an unlimited number of remote locations included | Site24x7 Supported, but requires additional licenses |
Server & application monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Supported, but advanced monitoring require additional licenses |
Network performance monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Supported, but more than 5 interfaces require additional licenses |
Bandwidth monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Third-party add-ons required |
Network traffic analyzer | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra costs | Site24x7 Supported, but detailed analytics require add-ons |
Cloud services monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Supported, but you're charged per instance monitored |
Virtual infrastructure monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 VMWare / Hyper-V monitoring consume multiple basic monitors per instance / cluster |
Storage resource monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Requires third-party plugins |
Database monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Requires third-party plugins |
Web performance monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | Site24x7 Monitors uptime and performance |
Supports leading technologies | PRTG SNMP, flow protocols, packet sniffing, WMI, HTTP, ping, SQL, and much more | Site24x7 Supported, but many protocols require third-party plugins |
Create your own scripts | PRTG Own PRTG API included for custom sensors and scripts | Site24x7 Requires custom plugins |
Includes technical support | PRTG Expert support included, no extra costs | Site24x7 Community support, paid support available |
“All-around winning
network monitor”
“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”
“PRTG Network Monitor
is very hard to beat”
Full transparency, bespoke configuration management - so why work around a network monitoring tool’s limitations, when you can tailor it to your exact requirements? PRTG’s all-in-one monitoring solution is completely customizable, giving you all the control and flexibility you need, no matter how large or complex your IT infrastructure.
Go as in depth as you need to. PRTG's system of preconfigured and custom sensors monitors individual metrics, not devices or services as a whole. Which means you can see all the data that matters, and none of the data you don't need.
Are you OK with cloud monitoring or do you need an on-premise deployment? With PRTG, you don't have to decide. Run it on your own in-house servers, use the cloud-hosted PRTG network monitor, or combine the two and create a hybrid monitoring setup.
No need to install specialized software agents or clients (though you can use PRTG as an agent-based monitor if you want to). It's simpler to set up and maintain. And, more importantly, it doesn't hoover up precious system resources you need for other tasks.
Monitor unlimited network components, access every single functionality, and speak to our friendly support team whenever you need to, for one single, predictable fee. We won't slap you with paid add-ons or other unexpected costs or hidden charges.
You are interested to know if PRTG could be an alternative to your Site24x7 implementation?
PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.
We also compared PRTG with other monitoring tools:
SolarWinds might be interesting for extremely complex network environments. But it also means you need to invest in higher costs for a platform made up of different modules and add-ons (that cost extra).
Microsoft SCOM is based on the installation of agents. Management Packs that you must buy additionally expand the monitoring offering, which is more specialized in Microsoft applications.
UptimeRobot is ideal for cron monitoring, port monitoring, website monitoring, response time monitoring, and other uptime monitoring tasks. But you’ll need a more comprehensive monitoring service if you have complex needs or require advanced functionality.
Open Hardware Monitor is powerful, accurate, and lightweight, but it can only monitor individual hardware devices locally. If you want to keep a close eye on every aspect of an enterprise network, choose PRTG.
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
Asset visibility is a big problem for many IT teams. Not having an accurate inventory of tech assets is inefficient, costly and a potential security risk.
Axis offers one of the most complete and reliable product portfolios, an expanded professional network, and comprehensive integration support for video management software.
A combination of Orchestra and PRTG provides the ideal solution to monitor the traditional IT Infrastructure as well as the central communication server in hospitals and industrial environments.
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Choose the PRTG Network Monitor subscription that's best for you
Choosing between Paessler PRTG and Site24x7 depends on several factors, such as your specific network monitoring needs, budget, and technical resources available in your organization.
PRTG is ideal:
Site24x7 might be your choice:
Yes… and then some. PRTG's agentless model, extensive protocol support, and our API, custom sensors, and other powerful built-in tools give you ultimate flexibility and complete control over your monitoring environment.
PRTG has a higher upfront cost, but is more cost-effective in the long term, especially if you have a large, complex IT infrastructure. This is because our license fee covers everything: unlimited network devices and monitoring tools.
By contrast, while Site 24x7 is cheaper to start with, you'll have to pay extra to access additional monitoring capabilities and advanced features like log management or Netflow support. Some capabilities, such as SMS alerts, come with a quota, and you'll need to pay for additional "credits" if you exceed it.
While there's no way to automate the migration process, setting up PRTG is user-friendly, intuitive, and takes minutes. Key in an IP address range and PRTG automatically detects every component within that range and assigns the appropriate sensors. You can then customize and configure your monitoring environment as you please, including replicating any custom plugins or scripts you use in Site24x7.
Need help? We provide extensive documentation, and our friendly support team is always on hand to answer questions. You can even try PRTG for thirty days, completely free, to see how it goes before you commit.
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Paessler 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.
You are interested to know if PRTG could be an alternative to your Site24x7 implementation?
