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Oracle Enterprise Manager vs PRTG Network Monitor comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager streamlines database management, reduces crashes, and improves uptime with enhanced monitoring and time-saving features.
Sentiment score
6.6
PRTG Network Monitor provides cost-effective returns by enhancing efficiency, reducing downtime, and minimizing staffing needs through proactive monitoring.
It provides accurate data for utilization, allowing us to monitor and optimize our investments in WAN connection capacity.
Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
After introducing PRTG Network Monitor, we have saved time, and it's easy for everybody to monitor everything.
Architect at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
The implementation reduced our employee resources from 20-25 to 5-6 employees.
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Oracle Enterprise Manager's service receives mixed reviews for responsiveness and expertise, with some delays and communication issues reported.
Sentiment score
6.7
PRTG Network Monitor support is generally effective, but time zone issues and complex queries can delay responses.
When contacting My Oracle Support, I encounter first-line support initially, which is inadequate as I require more in-depth support.
Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees
I would rate Oracle Enterprise Manager's technical support at an eight.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
They resolve our queries 24/7.
software engineer at Capgemini
The setup process is well-documented, making it easy to deploy.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
Tutorials are available so I can manage any issue with PRTG Network Monitor easily.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle Enterprise Manager scales well for large deployments, effectively managing diverse environments with robust clustering and load-balancing capabilities.
Sentiment score
7.4
PRTG Network Monitor is scalable and flexible for varying deployments but requires extra licenses and hardware for growth.
When trying to connect with non-Oracle products and applications, the connection process is not very straightforward.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
On a scale of one to ten, scalability is rated as 9.5.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
PRTG Network Monitor has the ability to scale and add new devices.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
You can install them in each network, even if they are not connected, and it works.
IT Consultant at M-COM s.r.o
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle Enterprise Manager offers high availability and efficient performance, with stability enhanced by regular updates and minor connectivity issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
PRTG Network Monitor is highly stable with reliable performance, minimal downtime, and robust updates, despite minor external issues.
We have not faced any challenges or difficulties with it.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
We haven't needed vendor support for the last three years, which demonstrates the product's stability.
Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
PRTG Network Monitor is stable in my experience, and I have not encountered issues with crashes or downtime.
Associates at Mphasis
PRTG Network Monitor is very stable and requires low maintenance.
Software Engineer at Asahi Beverages
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle Enterprise Manager needs improvements in UI, scalability, integration, and support to address challenges in usability and performance.
PRTG Network Monitor needs improvements in customization, performance, support, integration, analytics, and cost-efficiency for enhanced usability and flexibility.
I want to see additional features in the future that deal with security in relation to Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ISFP
Adding AI features for automated replies or helpdesk support would improve Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
Setting up the Oracle Enterprise Manager is challenging as it requires setting up a separate server.
OCI/AWS Consultant at a government with 11-50 employees
The initial auto-discovery added too many unnecessary sensors, so auto-discovery should only take the necessary sensors into consideration.
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
They need to improve application performance monitoring, error tracing mechanisms, and log management.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
PRTG Network Monitor should provide syslog monitoring since it is not available at this time.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
 

Setup Cost

Oracle Enterprise Manager pricing is often high, especially with advanced features, but it integrates with existing Oracle agreements.
PRTG Network Monitor is cost-effective for enterprises, but costs may rise; offers flexible licensing with annual support.
I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.
Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees
In terms of pricing, Oracle Enterprise Manager is on the premium side compared to other monitoring tools.
Technical Director at Olivestouch Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
The licensing is based on the core.
OCI/AWS Consultant at a government with 11-50 employees
The licensing part is a recurring license for every year, which is very affordable, making PRTG Network Monitor budget-friendly.
software engineer at Capgemini
Pricing is by the number of devices, not by sensor.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
The prices are very high for PRTG Network Monitor.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
 

Valuable Features

Oracle Enterprise Manager enhances database administration with real-time monitoring, SQL tuning, automation, and centralized control from a single interface.
PRTG Network Monitor is valued for its rapid deployment, intuitive interface, scalability, reliability, and comprehensive monitoring features.
The tool allows us to monitor 24/7, configure dashboards, and quickly check the status of databases that are in critical states.
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
I am using the monitoring capabilities of Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring database performance, bottlenecks, and peaks during the day and rush hours.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator at ISFP
It also has features like the AWR report, which helps analyze resource usage during specific times.
OCI/AWS Consultant at a government with 11-50 employees
PRTG Network Monitor already provided me with 100 free sensors, which is enough for my network monitoring.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
PRTG Network Monitor has a good dashboard that shows each and every piece of information, so we can easily find out what is happening with the systems.
Architect at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
These reports help me in my day-to-day work, and I rely on them because they provide proof during escalation, with exact downtime logs and related information.
Software engineer at Bosch
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Enterprise Manager
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
129
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (3rd), Server Monitoring (4th)
PRTG Network Monitor
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (5th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (4th), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Oracle Enterprise Manager is designed for Database Development and Management and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, down 6.2% compared to last year.
PRTG Network Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 3.3% mindshare, down 4.0% since last year.
Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Enterprise Manager2.9%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials4.8%
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer4.1%
Other88.2%
Database Development and Management
Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PRTG Network Monitor3.3%
Zabbix6.9%
SolarWinds NPM3.4%
Other86.4%
Network Monitoring Software
 

Featured Reviews

VG
Contact Administrator at A.S. Watson Group
Monitors databases and applications efficiently with timely alerts
The most valuable features are the monitoring capabilities and how it provides time-to-time alerts, which are very beneficial. It is particularly helpful in providing alerts for tablespace issues or when databases or applications cross certain thresholds. The tool allows us to monitor 24/7, configure dashboards, and quickly check the status of databases that are in critical states. This saves time and enhances productivity.
madhan kumar hs - PeerSpot reviewer
software engineer at Capgemini
Alerting precision has reduced incident response times and improved department-level network visibility
The auto-pause sensor during the maintenance window is good without any false alerts, and it prevents me from getting flooded with alerts during planned maintenance, helping department heads understand their own network usage better. It has reduced incident response time by giving clearer ownership of each alert, ensuring alerts go to the proper recipient. SNMP testers and auto-pause are among the best features of PRTG Network Monitor, which is particularly useful for different departments such as HR and finance, where alerts can be filtered accordingly. The alerting features and dashboard of PRTG Network Monitor are very helpful, especially in our industry. However, the dashboard can look cluttered on smaller screens, which is one negative aspect. PRTG Network Monitor has impacted us positively; we have stopped getting flooded with alerts during planned maintenance or unplanned outages. Compared to others, this gives specific alerts very quickly and helps department heads understand their own network usage better, thus reducing incident response time so that each alert has clear ownership.
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise81
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager?
What I like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager are its features, particularly the active session history. It provides insights into SQL, and I use it regularly to identify potential issues.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?
I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.
What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?
The weaknesses I would like to address in Oracle Enterprise Manager involve the dealing of Grid Infrastructure. Oracle Enterprise Manager's handling of Grid Infrastructure needs some improvement. I...
What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
PRTG network monitor is one of the best tool i have ever used for the monitoring. It have auto discovery option. it avoid the configuring the device in PRTG. It automatically discover the device an...
What do you like most about PRTG Network Monitor?
The tool is integrated with our email for the alerts.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PRTG Network Monitor?
The pricing was higher at the beginning, but the recurring licensing cost is affordable and reasonable. Overall, the pricing, setup cost, and licensing is fair for our industry. They have quoted us...
 

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Sample Customers

7-Eleven, Halliburton, Cisco, Garmin, Nationwide, Korea Telecom, Allied Irish Bank
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