PRTG Network Monitor and SolarWinds ipMonitor compete in the network management solutions category. SolarWinds ipMonitor holds an advantage through its comprehensive feature set.
Features: PRTG Network Monitor includes bandwidth management, traffic monitoring, and a customizable alert system. SolarWinds ipMonitor incorporates advanced server monitoring and application monitoring, in addition to the core functionalities.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PRTG Network Monitor prides itself on its easy deployment process and reliable support. SolarWinds ipMonitor also offers simple deployment and stands out with its pre-configured monitoring systems, simplifying complex implementations.
Pricing and ROI: PRTG Network Monitor offers a cost-effective and flexible pricing model attractive to budget-conscious businesses. SolarWinds ipMonitor, though potentially higher in initial costs, provides extensive features that may enhance long-term ROI.
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.
Monitor network devices, servers, VMware hosts and applications from one console
Receive alerts for availability and performance issues
Monitor network status on maps and NOC view
Minimize downtime by automating remediation actions
Enhance monitoring with built-in reports and dashboards
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