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N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management 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
6.3
N-able N-sight boosts ROI by streamlining remote access and server monitoring, reducing costs and improving client management efficiency.
Sentiment score
6.6
PRTG Network Monitor enhances efficiency by reducing downtime, simplifying monitoring, improving resource allocation, and boosting IT productivity.
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
6.3
N-able N-sight RMM support is praised for responsiveness and efficiency, with most users reporting high satisfaction and prompt service.
Sentiment score
6.7
PRTG Network Monitor's support is praised for knowledge but faces criticism for email-only contact and delayed response times.
I am happy with the technical support from SolarWinds regarding the product.
Chief Executive Officer at SOIT Business Solutions
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
7.9
N-able N-sight RMM scales efficiently for SMEs, allowing expansion and integration without issues, benefiting IT departments.
Sentiment score
7.4
PRTG Network Monitor offers easy scalability, efficient integration, and cost optimization for both small and large business infrastructures.
It's affordable, and I have no problem with the cost; the top tiers are affordable for managing about 500 to 1,000 devices.
Chief Executive Officer at SOIT Business Solutions
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
7.2
Users consider N-able N-sight reliable and efficient, with minor network issues resolved through updates, enhancing time-saving features.
Sentiment score
8.0
PRTG Network Monitor is reliable and stable, though performance issues may occur if exceeding probe limits or with manual refreshes.
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

N-able N-sight requires improved reporting, patch management, user interface, mobile features, consistent support, and Android device management.
PRTG Network Monitor needs better database structure, customization, integrations, Unix support, mobile features, pricing, and sensor performance.
AI could be applicable in the product to check server issues, find solutions, log tickets, fix problems, and close tickets automatically, which would be great.
Chief Executive Officer at SOIT Business Solutions
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

N-able N-sight pricing is perceived high, with costs varying by nodes and features, impacting adoption but valued for scalability.
PRTG Network Monitor offers scalable pricing from free to premium, catering to various enterprise needs with flexible licensing options.
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

N-able N-sight provides real-time monitoring, remote access, and multi-platform support, optimizing efficiency for MSPs with its user-friendly interface.
PRTG Network Monitor excels with real-time monitoring, customizable alerts, seamless integration, and comprehensive reports, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
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

N-able N-sight Remote Monit...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (8th)
PRTG Network Monitor
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (5th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), Cloud Monitoring Software (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management is designed for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and holds a mindshare of 4.8%, up 4.4% compared to last year.
PRTG Network Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 2.5% mindshare, down 4.1% since last year.
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management4.8%
NinjaOne10.0%
Kaseya VSA9.8%
Other75.4%
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PRTG Network Monitor2.5%
Zabbix3.6%
SolarWinds NPM3.6%
Other90.3%
Network Monitoring Software
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Gombe - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at SOIT Business Solutions
Remote management and incident handling have improved with customizable alerts and efficient patch management
The best feature in N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management is the ease of use because I can remote into any machine that's under management without having to drive out to the customer all the time. It helps to reduce workflows because I can create scripts that I can automate, so I don't have to have many people working for me. It helps to reduce incident response times because it's a combination of tools that logs incidents to the PSA, creates tickets, and allows us to manage incidents all in one for an MSP. It does improve service delivery because we can see what's wrong with certain devices before even the customer has a problem, allowing us to remedy it with the necessary tools.
MC
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
Has reduced troubleshooting time and improved issue detection through sensor alerts and team collaboration
PRTG Network Monitor can be improved because the dashboard themes feel outdated. It should be updated to a newer version for the new Gen Z customers. The notification sound options are limited unless customized. Restarting probes after Windows updates is necessary, and there should be some kind of automatic restart. The initial auto-discovery added too many unnecessary sensors, so auto-discovery should only take the necessary sensors into consideration.
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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
Outsourcing Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise50
 

Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for N-able Remote Monitoring & Management?
The typical use case for my clients is that there is no atypical case. I use N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management to have a warning about the state of endpoint and server and also to p...
What needs improvement with N-able Remote Monitoring & Management?
There is room for improvement in the functional aspects of N-able N-sight Remote Monitoring & Management. For example, it should evaluate the penetration of assets and enhance asset management ...
What advice do you have for others considering N-able Remote Monitoring & Management?
My relationship with N-able is as an end-user; I work as an MSP and use this solution to manage my customer endpoints. Regarding the pricing of this tool, I don't have any suggestions. I think the ...
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 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...
What needs improvement with PRTG Network Monitor?
The reporting features look very technical and that can be improved. If they can change the report so everyone can understand it, that would be helpful.
 

Also Known As

N-able Remote Monitoring & Management, SolarWinds MSP Remote Monitoring & Management, MSP RMM, SolarWinds RMM, SolarWinds Remote Monitoring and Management
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Sample Customers

NetSys Network Systems
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