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We performed a comparison between Azure Bastion and PRTG Network Monitor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Azure Bastion vs. PRTG Network Monitor Report (Updated: March 2024).
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"We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."

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"As an Azure consultant, for me, it is the best way to give the administrator access as you can manage the permission - including who can access Bastion.""Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers.""It provides all the security to us. Without getting on the internet, we can access our servers. We can access our desktop through our web browser. We don't need to run the mstsc command and login to the VM. All those things are not required.""The interface is available in the edit portal.""The ability to operate the product with scripting is excellent.""The connection to virtual machines is very useful.""The most significant advantage lies in its runbook features, particularly beneficial for our infrastructure team.""The product's setup is easy."

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"It is pretty simple to use, which is always a good thing. It's been very reliable in updating us if any issues crop up.""The most valuable feature of PRTG Network Monitor is the different monitoring probes available.""The real-time monitoring feature in PRTG is invaluable to me""The technical support seems to be quick, clever, and has a comprehensive knowledge base online, which is fantastic.""It is able to satisfy all our requirements in terms of email notifications and specific errors on the devices.""Nice product with an easy interface to use and a large variety of sensors.""I found PRTG Network Monitor very useful for troubleshooting and monitoring the utilization of either the network or server.""The solution is easy to manage and the reports are very accurate."

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Cons
"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."

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"The protocol speed could be faster.""You are charged for retrieving your own data.""While general support is valuable, having a detailed breakdown of the specific issues would contribute to a more streamlined and efficient resolution process.""We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to Azure Storage.""There are some challenges because Bastion is more compatible with Edge but not with the other browsers. As an organization, it doesn't make sense that we have to use only Edge. We should be able to access Bastion over Chrome, Mozilla, or Opera. It should be our choice.""When you have a boot issue on Windows, you cannot use Azure Bastion to fix it. You have to use the Azure console or the VM console, and it is very limited.""The solution breaks down sometimes."

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"PRTG Network Monitor could improve by having a feature to allow uploading of preset standard network switch configurations and the ability to monitor the SLA configuration, such as uptime for the switches or internet connectivity. This would be very useful.""They just released a newer version of the desktop app, a beta version, that I have been trialing out. I prefer the older version, only because of how the layout is designed""Mostly, this software has sensors for devices to monitor specs and you can build or develop or modify various sensors, according to your company's needs. But you may need to do that with coding or plugins or with the support of Paessler AG, the manufacturer.""Performance-wise, PRTG Network Monitor still needs improvement because a large number of SNMPv3 queries reduces tool performance.""PRTG Network Monitor can improve by adding prevention and detection features.""PRTG does not allow us to scan devices like we can scan software or another problem in it. Also, I cannot draw graphical graphs in Woodview/look. Another problem is that we cannot draw a good diagram in PRTG.""PRTG Network Monitor could improve by having descriptions for the tab usages. The dashboards or interface could be easier to understand.""We've had some issues previously with the performance of the sensors. We tend to deploy quite a bit of WMI, which is quite processor-intensive, and we've found that that impacts the sensors quite a bit."

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  • "The pricing is a lower decision point than high-quality security for our organization. Better security comes at a cost, but it's worth it, and that's what we tell our customers."
  • "Azure Bastion's pricing is good."
  • "It does not save money for us."
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  • "Licenses are very expensive, so I would like to see cheaper licensing."
  • "If you're looking for a cost effective software I’d suggest this product."
  • "Sensors on free version can run out quick."
  • "The ability to use the base version with 100 free sensors is great. The cost on other packages can be very reasonable."
  • "When you buy PRTG, everything comes in one bundle. Licensing is very easy."
  • "The price was pretty good, very competitive."
  • "The pricing is not too bad. It's not massively expensive, and the ability to upscale or even downscale licenses every year is brilliant for us."
  • "On a yearly basis, I believe it's between £1,200 and £1,500."
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    Anonymous User
    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 using these, but they require quite some expertise before you can use them. Then there are the ones that are not open source, the enterprise softwares and cost you some money, but on the other hand, they are extremely easy to set-up and learn. You can have them up and running in a matter of minutes. And then there are those which are completely cloud based. They can be free of cost or charge some money depending on the software. The good thing about these is that you don’t have to install any extra software, and it can be managed completely online but then again these have limited features and you cannot exploit them to the full extent as you can do with the open-source and to some extent the enterprise software, so I won’t suggest you to use these, because these are generally not the complete solutions and require other support software to achieve the same. Below I have listed the outstanding pros and cons of the various Network analyzers that you can look into Nagios Pros: Nagios offers an extensive set of collector plug-ins that allows users to gather performance and availability data from a broad range of operating systems, including  Windows and Netware Nagios… Read more →
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points.
    Top Answer:The product is not expensive. I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:The Wi-Fi side needs improvement. In most warehouse environments, there are shortfalls in such conditions. We often face… more »
    Top Answer:Azure Bastion makes it easy to provide quick virtual machine access to our customers.
    Top Answer:The product costs around $150 per month. It does not save money for us.
    Top Answer:We are not able to copy and paste files directly into the server over the patch host. We have to transfer files over to… more »
    Top Answer:PRTG network monitor is one of the best tool i have ever used for the monitoring. It have auto discovery option. it… more »
    Top Answer:Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:I rate the price of PRTG Network Monitor an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low… more »
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    Overview

    Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is a comprehensive network analytics solution that provides organizations with valuable insights into their network performance and user experience. The primary use case of this product is to enable IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their network infrastructure.

    The most valuable functionality of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is its AI-driven insights and recommendations. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, it analyzes vast amounts of network data to identify anomalies, predict potential issues, and suggest remediation actions. This proactive approach helps organizations minimize network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance.

    By providing real-time visibility into network performance, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics helps organizations quickly identify and resolve network issues. It offers detailed analytics on network traffic, application performance, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to pinpoint the root cause of problems and take immediate action. This not only reduces troubleshooting time but also enhances overall network reliability.

    Furthermore, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics enables organizations to optimize their network infrastructure. It provides insights into network capacity utilization, application usage patterns, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions about network design, resource allocation, and capacity planning. This helps organizations to ensure that their network is efficiently utilized and can support the growing demands of their users.

    Azure Bastion is a service you deploy that lets you connect to a virtual machine using your browser and the Azure portal. The Azure Bastion service is a fully platform-managed PaaS service that you provision inside your virtual network. It provides secure and seamless RDP/SSH connectivity to your virtual machines directly from the Azure portal over TLS. When you connect via Azure Bastion, your virtual machines do not need a public IP address, agent, or special client software.

    PRTG Network Monitor runs on a Windows machine within your network, collecting various statistics from the machines, software, and devices which you designate. PRTG comes with an easy-to-use web interface with point-and-click configuration. You can easily share data from it with non-technical colleagues and customers, including via live graphs and custom reports. This will let you plan for network expansion, see what applications are using most of your connection, and make sure that no one is hogging the entire network just to torrent videos.

    To monitor a large IT environment, it's important to be able to scale PRTG up. Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor includes all the proven capabilities of PRTG Network Monitor, which are enhanced by exclusive ITOps Board for a service-oriented, central overview of multiple PRTG servers.

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    Jameson Bank, Sidnix, RungeICT, MedicalAnimal, Truck-lite, GamingGrids, The Covell Group, Forsythn County Schools, NetMass, Musgrove Park Hospital, Lanes Health, Columbia Southern University, Vodafone, Intrust Bank
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Construction Company8%
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    Educational Organization45%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government6%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise54%
    Large Enterprise29%
    Buyer's Guide
    Azure Bastion vs. PRTG Network Monitor
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Azure Bastion vs. PRTG Network Monitor and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Azure Bastion is ranked 33rd in Network Monitoring Software with 8 reviews while PRTG Network Monitor is ranked 5th in Network Monitoring Software with 96 reviews. Azure Bastion is rated 8.8, while PRTG Network Monitor is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Azure Bastion writes "Has good scalability and provides secure access to the virtual machines ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PRTG Network Monitor writes "It's an all-in-one solution, and net flow is included in the licensing ". Azure Bastion is most compared with Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door, TeamViewer Remote Management, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, whereas PRTG Network Monitor is most compared with Zabbix, Nagios XI, Centreon, SolarWinds NPM and ManageEngine OpManager. See our Azure Bastion vs. PRTG Network Monitor report.

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