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PRTG Network Monitor vs Riverbed NPM+ comparison

Paessler GmbH and Riverbed are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Paessler GmbH is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.7, while Riverbed is ranked #95. Paessler GmbH holds a 4.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to Riverbed’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Paessler GmbH users are willing to recommend the solution.
PRTG Network Monitor
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Riverbed NPM+
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0% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

PRTG Network Monitor and Riverbed NPM+ are prominent contenders in the network performance management sector. PRTG is known for its cost-effectiveness and straightforward operation, while Riverbed offers extensive features that cater to advanced networks, making it an attractive option for those seeking detailed insights.

Features: PRTG Network Monitor offers an all-in-one solution with customizable dashboards, real-time alerts, and expansive sensor choices suitable for general monitoring needs. On the other hand, Riverbed NPM+ delivers enhanced traffic flow analysis, advanced troubleshooting tools, and application performance capabilities, catering to environments that demand intricate optimization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PRTG Network Monitor is praised for its easy deployment and ample customer support resources, making it suitable for organizations with limited IT expertise. In contrast, Riverbed NPM+ has a more complex deployment due to its broad feature set but offers dedicated customer service that enhances product efficiency.

Pricing and ROI: PRTG Network Monitor, with its low initial cost, appeals to budget-conscious companies, yielding substantial ROI with effective monitoring. Riverbed NPM+ commands a higher upfront investment, yet the enhanced performance diagnostics it provides can offer significant value for organizations focused on comprehensive network insights.

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Categories and Ranking

PRTG Network Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
5th
Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
IT Infrastructure Monitoring (8th)
Riverbed NPM+
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
95th
Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software
49th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of PRTG Network Monitor is 4.3%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Riverbed NPM+ is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Tochukwu Uzomba - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently monitor networks across regions with seamless setup and robust feature set
PRTG Network Monitor is easy to set up. Within a few minutes, it is operational. It is an all-in-one monitoring solution without extra costs. For example, we set it up for an insurance company with branches across Africa. We are able to monitor from Lagos without installing anything in the branches, using the agentless feature. We just put in the IP address and the parameter, and we monitor from those ends. Additionally, all the sensors are very useful. Most people are interested in the bandwidth monitoring sensor to see what bandwidth the users are consuming. The pricing is affordable compared to SolarWinds.
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Akhilesh Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to easily troubleshoot issues and fix it
If the backend server and application servers are not responding properly, users can use the tool to find out the issue. It also helps to find out where the issue is happening. Customers can easily troubleshoot the issue and fix it.  Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very stable solution. There are no bugs, glitches and we have not experienced any crashing."
"One of the valuable features is the diversity of metrics available to us to monitor. It's all there, it's all in the box. It's all made very easy, by virtue of it being pre-configured."
"The technical support seems to be quick, clever, and has a comprehensive knowledge base online, which is fantastic."
"We can see trends for a lot of different things, such as hard drive space and bandwidth usage. We can see and plan for the future by knowing, "We're sort of at 75% capacity now. In three months time, we know we're going to be up to 90%,so we need to plan ahead for it, getting upgrades booked in place." Since things like this take time and effort, it's handy to see trends into the future of where our company is going."
"PRTG gives us true visibility of the downtime of particular circuit functions. So if a circuit is up but not routing traffic, I will know with this tool. I can write a customized script for a sensor to detect specific things."
"PRTG is relatively intuitive and fairly straightforward. It has net flow monitoring and that works all right. I would describe it as a decent middle-of-the-road solution."
"From a network point of view, we can see the state of the network, as well as bandwidth usage and downtime."
"PRTG is simple to manage. First, you can create a template for a device, then apply it to hundreds of similar devices. That's a great advantage."
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"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Cons

"PRTG's application monitoring sensor is not strong."
"Integration into service management ticketing systems could be better. They should simplify the integration into big service management platforms like ServiceNow, Remedy, and Cherwell. They're really into monitoring, but they don't do any self-resolution. It would be better if the company moved more into the AIOps space so that you could actually kick off some remedies. I know that you can execute some commands from the tool, but you need to develop those all yourself. It would be really handy if they had some auto-remedy scripts that they could develop on top."
"The icons on PRTG's network diagram are hard to find. For example, finding the icons for firewalls and servers is difficult, so we're struggling to create the network topology."
"The remote probes seem to be a little bit buggy at times. They just stop working or they say they can't communicate. What we tend to do to is install the remote app onto the servers that we use. That seems to clear it up."
"The Desktop app is good but it can be really sluggish at times, especially when you're editing different elements."
"The dashboarding definitely needs improvement."
"PRTG could use reporting tools and mobile alert tools. It should be easier to diagnose and respond to problems from a mobile device on the go."
"It probably has this already, but if it had a mobile app that would be helpful. For example, on a day like today when I'm out, if I could just fire it up and see green, green, green, green, green or red, that would be good."
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"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Because we are only on the free version, we have a limited number of sensors. Therefore, we are not monitoring as much as we want to be to obtain historical information."
"PRTG Network Monitor is very expensive."
"There is a license to use PRTG Network Monitor and it is annually."
"We used a product called SolarWinds in the past, and its cost was high. Whereas, PRTG came in at a third of SolarWind's cost."
"The price of PRTG Network Monitor is reasonable."
"Licenses are very expensive, so I would like to see cheaper licensing."
"It's a cost-efficient tool."
"When you buy PRTG, everything comes in one bundle. Licensing is very easy."
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"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
47%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
12%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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...
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What do you like most about PRTG Network Monitor?
The tool is integrated with our email for the alerts.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PRTG Network Monitor?
The prices are very high for PRTG Network Monitor. That's why I'm using the free100 sensor license.
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What do you like most about Alluvio Network Performance Management?
Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alluvio Network Performance Management?
The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten.
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What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?
The tool needs to add monitoring features for threats and vulnerabilities. It should also add database activity monitoring features.
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Alluvio Network Performance Management
 

Overview

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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Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that uses Riverbed Unified Agent to collect decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. It fills visibility gaps caused by encrypted tunnels in Zero Trust, remote work, and cloud-native environments. Taking an agent-based deployment approach ensures flexibility, simplicity, and scalability. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability.

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Sample Customers

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
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