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PRTG Network Monitor vs runZero comparison

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Categories and Ranking

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)
runZero
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

PRTG Network Monitor and runZero aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. PRTG Network Monitor is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, down 4.1% compared to last year.
runZero, on the other hand, focuses on Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), holds 5.7% mindshare, down 10.3% since last year.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PRTG Network Monitor2.5%
Zabbix3.6%
SolarWinds NPM3.6%
Other90.3%
Network Monitoring Software
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
runZero5.7%
Axonius27.3%
Armis11.2%
Other55.8%
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
 

Featured Reviews

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PRTG Network Monitor can be improved because the dashboard themes feel outdated.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
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Insurance Company
9%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise50
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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...
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.
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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
Ernest & Young, Sally Beauty, Washington Regional, Zayo, Carnegie Mellon University, GitHub, Sage AI Labs, Recorded Future, GreyNoise Intelligence, National World War II Museum, Coalition, Inc.
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