PRTG Network Monitor is a robust and comprehensive network monitoring software developed by Paessler AG. Since 1997, PRTG has been recognized for its intuitive user interface, rapid deployment, and extensive protocol support. Trusted by over 500,000 users worldwide, it provides full visibility and control over complex IT infrastructures.

Why PRTG?

Instant Deployment:
With a simple setup wizard, PRTG can be fully operational within minutes. It automatically discovers network devices and assigns relevant sensors.

Extensive Protocol Support:
PRTG supports SNMP, WMI, Flow (NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow), ICMP, HTTP, SSH, MQTT, and many more—ensuring seamless monitoring across diverse environments.

Preconfigured Sensors:
The platform includes over 160 ready-to-use sensors covering key metrics such as bandwidth usage, CPU load, disk capacity, and HTTP response times.

Unified Infrastructure Monitoring:
PRTG provides end-to-end visibility across physical servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud services (AWS, Azure), and industrial systems (SCADA, IoT).

Custom Dashboards and Maps:
Users can design tailored dashboards and visual maps enriched with location data for clearer operational insights.

Cross-Platform Accessibility:
With native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, network status can be monitored securely from anywhere.

Technical Advantages

Automatic Network Discovery: Detects devices and services automatically to accelerate deployment.

Failover Clustering: Ensures high availability and uninterrupted monitoring in clustered environments.

Reporting and Alerts: Schedule detailed reports and configure event-based notifications via email, SMS, or webhook.

API and Integrations: A RESTful API allows seamless integration with third-party systems and automation workflows.

Use Cases

Enterprise IT infrastructure monitoring

Data center performance management

Application and service SLA tracking

Virtualization environment oversight

Firewall and IDS/IPS monitoring

Cost Efficiency with PRTG

Compared to open-source alternatives like Zabbix, PRTG’s intuitive interface, guided configuration, and rapid deployment significantly reduce operational overhead and administrative time, offering measurable savings in both time and cost.