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Paessler PRTG – The all-inclusive alternative to UptimeRobot

  • Monitor all network hardware, software, and environmental variables from one place
  • Deploy on-premise, in the cloud, or use a hybrid setup
  • Access to our full suite of features even on the free plan
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PRTG as an UptimeRobot alternative: What you’ll find on this page

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  • PRTG vs. UptimeRobot:A single monitoring tool for your entire network
  • Streamlined workflow = effortless productivity
  • What network monitoring looks like in PRTG
  • Compare PRTG to UptimeRobot
  • 4 reasons why PRTG is the better alternative to UptimeRobot
  • UptimeRobot Alternative: FAQ

PRTG makes network monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent all kinds of network issues.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PRTG vs. UptimeRobot:
A single monitoring tool for your entire network

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.

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Streamlined workflow = effortless productivity

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.

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Quick installation with automatic network discovery and smart setup for instant monitoring

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Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop with easy-to-read visualized overviews

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Different user interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile apps for monitoring on the go

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Network of qualified implementation partners to support you with a smooth migration to PRTG

What network monitoring looks like in 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.

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Live traffic data graph in PRTG

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Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

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Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure

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Live traffic data graph in PRTG

PRTG Screenshot device tree view

Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

Compare PRTG to UptimeRobot

FEATURE

PRTG

PRTG

UptimeRobot

UptimeRobot

One tool for your entire network

PRTG
included

All monitoring features included

UptimeRobot
not included

Primarily focused on uptime monitoring

Easy setup, intuitive monitoring

PRTG
included

User-friendly interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile

UptimeRobot
included

User-friendly cloud-based setup

Automatic network discover

PRTG
included

Included

UptimeRobot
not included

Manual configuration required

Real-time alerts & notifications

PRTG
included

Advanced, highly customizable alerting via

different notification methods

UptimeRobot
included

Customizable alerts via SMS, email, and other notification methods

Custom maps & dashboards

PRTG
included

Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited compared to PRTG

Agentless monitoring

PRTG
included

No need to install agents on the monitored systems

UptimeRobot
included

No need to install agents on the monitored systems

On-premises or cloud-based

PRTG
included

Flexible deployment options available

UptimeRobot
not included

Cloud-based deployment only

Enterprise version

PRTG
included

Available

UptimeRobot
included

Available

Freeware version

PRTG
included

Available for up to 100 sensors, free for life

UptimeRobot
included

Yes, but with limited features

Distributed network monitoring

PRTG
included

Monitoring an unlimited number of remote locations included

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited to uptime monitoring

Server & application monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited to uptime monitoring

Network performance monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited to basic checks

Bandwidth monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
not included

Not supported

Network traffic analyzer

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra costs

UptimeRobot
not included

Not supported

Cloud services monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited to basic checks

Virtual infrastructure monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
not included

Not supported

Storage resource monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
not included

Not supported

Database monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
not included

Not supported

Web performance monitoring

PRTG
included

Out-of-the-box integration, no extra cost

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited to basic checks

Supports leading technologies

PRTG
included

SNMP, flow protocols, packet sniffing, WMI, HTTP, ping, SQL, and much more

UptimeRobot
not included

Limited support for advanced protocols

Create your own scripts

PRTG
included

Own PRTG API included for custom sensors and scripts

UptimeRobot
included

Supported, but limited compared to PRTG

Includes technical support

PRTG
included

Expert support included, no extra costs

UptimeRobot
included

Available

Start monitoring your network with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring

PCMag

“All-around winning
 network monitor”

IT Brief

“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”

ITPro

“PRTG Network Monitor 
is very hard to beat”

4 reasons why PRTG is the better alternative to UptimeRobot

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.

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All-in-one monitoring

Uptime. Downtime. Traffic Server monitoring. SSL... If hardware or software is connected to your network, PRTG can track every single one of its performance and health metrics, either via one of our 250+ preconfigured sensors or using your own custom sensors.

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Comprehensive customization

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.

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Flexible deployment

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 

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Fully-featured free plan

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.

Need help making a decision? 

You are interested to know if PRTG could be an alternative to your UptimeRobot implementation?

Contact Sales

PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

Your UptimeRobot alternative PRTG at a glance – even on the go

PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.

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PRTG vs. other monitoring tools

We also compared PRTG with other monitoring tools:

PRTG vs. SolarWinds

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).

Comparison with SolarWinds

PRTG vs. ManageEngine

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.

Comparison with ManageEngine

PRTG vs. LogicMonitor

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.

Comparison with LogicMonitor

PRTG vs. Open Hardware Monitor

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.

Comparison with Open Hardware Monitor

Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network monitoring solution

Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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.

KnowledgeRiver

KnowledgeRiver

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.

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INSYS icom

INSYS icom

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.

Read more
NetBrain

NetBrain

Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.

Read more
Paessler PRTG

Paessler PRTG

Network Monitoring Software – Version 25.2.106.1114 (May 05th, 2025)

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Hosting

Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available

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Languages

English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese

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Monitor everything

Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more

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Choose the PRTG Network Monitor subscription that's best for you

UptimeRobot Alternative: FAQ

 

Should I choose PRTG or UptimeRobot?

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:

  • If you prefer an all-in-one, easy-to-use solution with minimal setup time.
  • If you need sophisticated, customizable visualizations like dashboards and network maps.
  • If you want to monitor an unlimited number of remote locations and networks at no extra cost.
  • If you prefer high scalability and a software tailored to large, complex environments.
  • If you want to get real-time alerting, custom notifications, and automated reporting.
  • If you want to have the choice between an on-premises or cloud-based solution.
  • If you want a straightforward licensing model at a comparatively low price.

UptimeRobot might be your choice:

  • If you're looking for straightforward, cost-effective uptime monitoring only
  • If your main use case is proving your services’ uptime and downtime are within SLAs
  • If you don't have a complex setup or require a monitoring solution with advanced capabilities
  • If monitoring within your organization is handled primarily by non-technical users
How quickly can I get PRTG up and running?

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.

What integration capabilities does PRTG have?

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.

How does the cost of PRTG compare to UptimeRobot's?

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.

What is a sensor in PRTG?

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.

We asked: would you recommend PRTG? Over 95% of our customers say yes!

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.

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Products

  • Paessler PRTG
    Paessler PRTGMonitor your whole IT infrastructure
    • PRTG Network Monitor
    • PRTG Enterprise Monitor
    • PRTG Hosted Monitor
  • PRTG extensions
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    FeaturesExplore all monitoring features

Monitoring with PRTG

  • Network monitoring
  • Bandwidth monitoring
  • SNMP monitoring
  • Network mapping
  • Wi-Fi monitoring
  • Server monitoring
  • Network traffic analyzer
  • NetFlow monitoring
  • Syslog server

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