Paessler PRTG

Bandwidth control software with PRTG

Prioritize mission-critical network bandwidth without breaking a sweat (or your budget)

 

  • Enjoy seamless scalability – no superpowers required
  • Customize your dashboards because one size fits no one in IT
  • Automate routine tasks and reclaim your coffee breaks
 

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PRTG makes controlling bandwidth as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent bandwidth bottlenecks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take control of your network bandwidth with PRTG

Keeping your network running smoothly is crucial for any business. Without good bandwidth management, your network might slow down to a crawl, causing delays, frustrating users, and overworking your IT team. But don't worry! With Paessler PRTG, you can take control of your bandwidth. It helps you manage network traffic, allocate bandwidth wisely, and stop bottlenecks before they become a problem, ensuring everything runs efficiently.

Monitor bandwidth usage and counter bottlenecks in real time

PRTG is your traffic radar that lets you zero in on the culprits sitting in the slow lane.

It allows you to track your bandwidth usage in real time, providing up-to-the-second data on network performance and insights into which applications, IP addresses, and endpoints are consuming the most resources.

Whether you're managing VoIP calls, VPN connections, or bustling Wi-Fi traffic, PRTG keeps your network running smoothly without a hitch.

Prevent traffic jams: keep your network flowing smoothly

Sudden traffic spikes, misbehaving devices, or hardware hiccups can cause network bottlenecks that slow everything to a crawl. But with PRTG's bandwidth monitoring and analysis tools, you can spot these issues before they wreak havoc on your network.

PRTG gives you the data you need to optimize performance and prevent slowdowns, whether you're tackling DNS quirks, router glitches, or WAN woes. By understanding where bottlenecks are brewing, you can make smart adjustments to keep your network flowing smoothly.

Implement quality of service (QoS) policies to prioritize traffic

Not all network traffic is equal; some applications are more critical and need extra bandwidth. With PRTG, you can implement QoS policies to ensure important services get priority over less essential traffic.

This means high-priority tasks like VoIP or video conferencing get the bandwidth they need, improving performance and minimizing delays – think of it as giving the fast lane on your network highway to the vehicles that really need to get through quickly.

 

Control bandwidth allocation across devices and applications

Ever had that one user or application that seems to hog all the bandwidth, leaving everyone else crawling along at a snail's pace?

PRTG gives you full control over how bandwidth is allocated across your network to prevent this scenario; you can set bandwidth limits on specific IP addresses or applications, ensuring that no single endpoint or app consumes more than its fair share.

This ability to throttle traffic where necessary keeps bandwidth hogs in check, maintaining peak efficiency across your network.

 

Simplify bandwidth management with automated alerts

In network management, being proactive beats being reactive any day; PRTG's real-time monitoring is backed by a robust, customizable alert system – if bandwidth usage spikes unexpectedly or an endpoint exceeds its bandwidth limit, PRTG notifies you instantly via email, SMS, or push notification.

This allows you to respond to issues before they impact network performance, reducing downtime, and preventing larger problems from arising; think of it as an early warning system that keeps you one step ahead of potential network disasters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What bandwidth controlling looks like in PRTG

Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the amount of bandwidth that flows through your network devices. Show bandwidth consumption by IP address, protocol, or port, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot network performance issues.

 

Start monitoring bandwidth with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.


 

 

IT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring

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“All-around winning
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“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”

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“PRTG Network Monitor
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5 reasons to choose PRTG as your bandwidth controller tool

Real-time bandwidth monitoring

With PRTG, you get an up-to-the-second view of how your bandwidth is being used.

From individual IP addresses to applications and protocols, you'll always have a clear picture of where your bandwidth is going.

This level of detail allows for more precise control and analysis, ensuring that you're not left in the dark when it comes to network performance.

Comprehensive traffic analysis

PRTG's bandwidth analyzer doesn't just tell you how much bandwidth is being used – it breaks down network traffic and provides detailed reports that help you understand your network's bandwidth utilization in depth.

This comprehensive analysis allows you to make data-driven decisions for better bandwidth management, optimizing performance across the board.

Flexible QoS and throttling options

Not only can you implement QoS policies to prioritize critical traffic, but you can also throttle non-essential traffic to prevent congestion.

Whether you're managing Wi-Fi, VPN, or WAN traffic, PRTG gives you the tools to ensure network performance remains high. It's like having a customizable toolkit that adapts to your specific needs.

Easy-to-use bandwidth management tools

Let's be honest – no one wants to wrestle with a complicated interface when trying to manage their network. PRTG's intuitive interface makes it easy to set bandwidth limits, prioritize traffic, and monitor network performance.

With customizable dashboards and reports, you can keep an eye on your network's health at a glance. Plus, you can ensure that no resource is being over- or under-utilized, maximizing efficiency.

Scalable for networks of all sizes

Whether you're managing a small office network or a sprawling enterprise infrastructure, PRTG scales to meet your needs.

From monitoring network bandwidth across remote access connections to managing high-traffic WAN environments, PRTG adapts to any size or complexity of network.

It's a solution that grows with you, ensuring you're always equipped to handle your network challenges.

 

Your bandwidth controller at a glance – even on the go

Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.

 

PRTG comes with all the features you need, plus more your IT infrastructure won't want to live without.

 

 

PRTG monitors these vendors and applications in one view!

 

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Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG bandwidth monitoring solution

Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

 

 

PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems


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Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for bandwidth control

PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!

 
 

SNMP Traffic v2

NetFlow sensors

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Packet Sniffer

Windows Network Card

 

Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners

Partnering with innovative vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.

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IT that works constitutes a business-critical basis for a company's success. Availability and security must be defined for the respective purpose and closely monitored – by OT and IT alike.

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NetBrain

Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.

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ScriptRunner

With ScriptRunner, Paessler integrates a powerful event automation platform into PRTG Network Monitor.

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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”

Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD

Read the entire review at Gartner Peer Insights 

 

PRTG makes bandwidth monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent bandwidth bottlenecks.

 

Controlling bandwidth: FAQ

 

How does PRTG help manage network bandwidth?

Does PRTG support QoS policies?

Can PRTG be used for WAN and VPN bandwidth monitoring?

Does PRTG provide real-time alerts for bandwidth issues?

Is it possible to monitor bandwidth on a per-device basis?

What is a sensor in PRTG?

 

PRTG the multi-tool

PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins

Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:

  • HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
  • Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
  • Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
  • REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format

 

We asked: would you recommend PRTG?
Over 95% of our customers say yes!

 

Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins.
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.

 

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Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.

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Monitor your entire IT infrastructure

Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.

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Start monitoring bandwidth with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

 

 

PRTG

Network Monitoring Software - Version 25.1.102.1373 (January 9th, 2025)

Hosting

Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available

Languages

English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese

Pricing

Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List)

Unified Monitoring

Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more

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