Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent all kinds of network issues.
Would you rather use monitoring software that:
a. Does one thing extremely well, but has limited capabilities in other areas?
b. Has comprehensive capabilities, but requires expensive upgrades or add-ons for more advanced functionality?
Well, how about a third way?
PRTG can monitor routers, switches, servers, and other hardware, applications, DNS, VoIP, virtualized environments, bandwidth, response times, and other performance metrics, and even temperature, humidity, and other environmental metrics.
Bottom line, you can see your entire network's health and performance at a glance, from a single dashboard. And, because our subscription plans are sensor-based, you pay for the metrics you actually need to monitor, without having to compromise on features and functionality.
Why force your team to juggle multiple tools, when a single monitoring solution can give you all the data you need… and then some?
With 250+ preconfigured sensors, plus the ability to create custom sensors and integrations, PRTG can handle every monitoring requirement you throw its way. And powerful automations ensure you're always in the know, even when you're not looking.
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.
Live traffic data graph in PRTG
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
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
FEATURE | PRTG PRTG | UptimeRobot UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
One tool for your entire network | PRTG All monitoring features included | UptimeRobot Primarily focused on uptime monitoring |
Easy setup, intuitive monitoring | PRTG User-friendly interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile | UptimeRobot User-friendly cloud-based setup |
Automatic network discover | PRTG Included | UptimeRobot Manual configuration required |
Real-time alerts & notifications | PRTG Advanced, highly customizable alerting via different notification methods | UptimeRobot Customizable alerts via SMS, email, and other notification methods |
Custom maps & dashboards | PRTG Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited compared to PRTG |
Agentless monitoring | PRTG No need to install agents on the monitored systems | UptimeRobot No need to install agents on the monitored systems |
On-premises or cloud-based | PRTG Flexible deployment options available | UptimeRobot Cloud-based deployment only |
Enterprise version | PRTG Available | UptimeRobot Available |
Freeware version | PRTG Available for up to 100 sensors, free for life | UptimeRobot Yes, but with limited features |
Distributed network monitoring | PRTG Monitoring an unlimited number of remote locations included | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited to uptime monitoring |
Server & application monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited to uptime monitoring |
Network performance monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited to basic checks |
Bandwidth monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Not supported |
Network traffic analyzer | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra costs | UptimeRobot Not supported |
Cloud services monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited to basic checks |
Virtual infrastructure monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Not supported |
Storage resource monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Not supported |
Database monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Not supported |
Web performance monitoring | PRTG Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited to basic checks |
Supports leading technologies | PRTG SNMP, flow protocols, packet sniffing, WMI, HTTP, ping, SQL, and much more | UptimeRobot Limited support for advanced protocols |
Create your own scripts | PRTG Own PRTG API included for custom sensors and scripts | UptimeRobot Supported, but limited compared to PRTG |
Includes technical support | PRTG Expert support included, no extra costs | UptimeRobot 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”
Get a complete picture of your network’s health and performance in real time, from a single monitoring environment, and build custom alerts and automations that lighten your load.
Tailor your monitoring environment to your exact requirements. Create Toplist for quick reference, select your preferred performance and alert thresholds, and design your own graphs, maps, visualizations, and reporting templates.
On premises or in the cloud — the choice is completely up to you. Host PRTG network monitor on your own in-house servers, use our cloud-hosted solution, or mix and match to create a hybrid monitoring setup
Small business with a limited budget? PRTG's first 100 sensors are free. For life. And because our pricing plans are sensor-based, not feature-based or monitor-based, you can access the same functionality as paid customers. No restrictions or limitations.
You are interested to know if PRTG could be an alternative to your UptimeRobot 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).
PRTG and ManageEngine might seem similar at first. However, with ManageEngine, you have to choose between individual functions and purchase several modules to access the full range of features.
LogicMonitor might be your choice if your organization is cloud-first and relies heavily on cloud services. However, LogicMonitor’s out-of-the-box monitoring functionality is much more limited.
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.
Combining their tools to a powerful solution for advanced analysis and automation, KnowledgeRiver and Paessler enable IT teams to ensure best performance for their infrastructure and networks.
With the combination of PRTG and Insys, the monitoring specialist Paessler and the industrial gateway manufacturer INSYS icom offer a practical possibility to merge IT and OT.
Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.
Network Monitoring Software – Version 25.2.106.1114 (May 05th, 2025)
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Choose the PRTG Network Monitor subscription that's best for you
Choosing between Paessler PRTG and UptimeRobot depends on several factors, such as your specific network monitoring needs, budget, and technical resources available in your organization.
PRTG is ideal:
UptimeRobot might be your choice:
Don't let PRTG's breadth of features intimidate you. It's as easy — if not easier — than UptimeRobot to set up. No, really. Install PRTG on Microsoft Windows and key in an IP address range. Auto-Discovery will detect every network component in that range and assign the appropriate sensors. You can either leave it as is, or tweak the parameters for more tailored monitoring.
Extensive capabilites. PRTG supports integration with Baramundi, Comet Backup, Jiira, UVExplorer, Wago, and many others. And, if you can't find a specific integration, you can create your own using our comprehensively-documented API.
PRTG uses sensor-based pricing, so you pay for the metrics you want to monitor, not for specific features or functionality. All PRTG's features and functionalities are included in the base price. This means that, while the upfront cost of PRTG’s monitoring software may be higher than UptimeRobot's, it's more cost-effective in the long term, especially if you have a large, complex IT infrastructure.
Like UptimeRobot, PRTG also has a free version. This gives you free lifetime access to 100 sensors, with all monitoring features included.
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 UptimeRobot implementation?
