PRTG Network Monitor Review (2026)
Paessler
PRTG Network Monitor
Free tier available
8.0/10
Verdict: 8.0/10
PRTG Network Monitor earns 8.0/10 in our review, weighted from 4.6/5 (250 G2 reviews) and its feature/pricing profile. Best for teams wanting sensor-based monitoring with a free tier. Starting price: Free tier available.
Based on aggregated third-party ratings (4.6/5 (250 G2 reviews)) and PRTG Network Monitor's published feature and pricing data. Hands-on testing notes are added as we trial each tool — see how we test.
Pros
- Free up to 100 sensors
- Mature and flexible
- Broad protocol support
Cons
- Sensor model can get costly
- On-prem core
- Dated UI
Features
- Sensor-based monitoring
- SNMP/flow/packet
- Custom dashboards
- Alerting
- Maps
How it compares
| PRTG Network Monitor | Auvik | Domotz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | Custom quote | $35/site/mo |
| Pricing model | per sensor | quote | per site |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 30 days trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Best for | Teams wanting sensor-based monitoring with a free tier | MSPs wanting automated network mapping + monitoring | MSPs wanting affordable per-site network monitoring |
| Deployment | On-prem + cloud | Cloud | Cloud + agent |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (250) | 4.5/5 (200) | 4.6/5 (120) |
| Capterra rating | — | — | — |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is PRTG Network Monitor worth it?
- PRTG Network Monitor earns 8.0/10 in our review, weighted from 4.6/5 (250 G2 reviews) and its feature/pricing profile. Best for teams wanting sensor-based monitoring with a free tier. Starting price: Free tier available.
- What does PRTG Network Monitor cost?
- From Free tier available — see the pricing page.
Data as of June 1, 2026. Sources: paessler.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.