What is Paessler PRTG?
Monitor all systems, devices, traffic and applications of your IT infrastructure. Everything you need is contained in PRTG, no additional downloads are required.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
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94 Plan to Renew
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79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Paessler PRTG?
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Performance Enhancing
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Feature Ratings
Network Performance Management
Network Analytics
Traffic Monitoring
Network Environment Monitoring
Operational Dashboard
Network Compliance Management
Network Mapping
Network Quality of Service
Network Reporting
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Ease of IT Administration
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Ease of Data Integration
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Paessler PRTG Reviews
Jordan O.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2025
Reliable real-time network monitoring
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paessler PRTG from other similar products?
The key differentiators of Paessler PRTG lie in its all-in-one architecture, its unique sensor-based licensing, and its emphasis on ease of use and rapid deployment. Unlike other open-source tools that offer ultimate customization but require specialized expertise, it prioritizes operational simplicity while reducing downtime and keeping our network running effortlessly.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Being an all-in-one platform, offering ease of deployment and immediate visibility are some of my favorite aspects. I like how the auto-discovery feature quickly scans the network and automatically assigns relevant monitoring sensors for devices, applications, and traffic, allowing us to go from installation to having a clear, actionable overview of our entire network health.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It is going well with my workflow for its comprehensive monitoring capabilities and ease of deployment.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would suggest you to install and configure the native mobile apps in order to monitor critical alerts and check sensor status while away from your desk.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Ayoade O.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2025
PRTG - The Gamechanger Product in the IT sector
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paessler PRTG from other similar products?
It's quite cheap when compared to other products offering quite a number of features as PRTG, and it is user friendly, doesn't have an ugly layout. It's simple to implement and understand as well, the product was actually created with the vision of the end users in mind, you don't have to be a wizard or tech wiz to be able to use it, it's quite self-explanatory.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It has to be the real time monitoring of links connected to the Base stations and also the real time alert system, which tells me when a link is already in warning zone or a red zone.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Absolutely nothing for now.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are looking for a product that will ease your burden and a product whose features meets your demands without sticking a neck out, then consider PRTG.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Unique Features
- Effective Service
Lawrence C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Sep 2025
Best network monitoring partner
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paessler PRTG from other similar products?
Sensor-based licensing, auto network discovery, systemized integration, and all-inclusive monitoring differentiate Paessler PRTG from other similar products.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
There are many aspects I like about this tool. All-inclusive monitoring. Faster troubleshooting. Focused visibility. Dynamic problem elimination. Security threat detection.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Inaccurate results by network mapping sometimes. Unfriendly reporting features.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Go for it.
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
- Fair