Paessler PRTG – A better Checkmk alternative
- On-premises or hosted solution for any size network
- Web, desktop, and mobile interfaces for greater usability
- Set up and configure in minutes – no need for agents
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PRTG as a Checkmk alternative: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG vs. Checkmk: All-in-one monitoring software for your entire network, all features included
PRTG is a comprehensive monitoring tool for your entire IT infrastructure. It lets you keep a constant eye on your servers, applications, virtual environment, and important hardware, as well as many other network components.
Checkmk uses extra open-source addons for some functions such as advanced dashboards or NetFlow monitoring – this means additional work in setting up, operating, and maintaining the monitoring systems.
PRTG solves all this with its unparalleled set of included monitoring capabilities, its intuitive feel, easy-to-read dashboards, customizable alarms, network mapping, and more. This means you can stop juggling separate specialized tools that offer only isolated solutions and cost precious time.
Infrastructure monitoring with superior usability
IT monitoring should be quick and easy. Cumbersome and complicated network monitoring software creates unnecessary work for the administrator. PRTG makes monitoring as user-friendly as possible – no matter if you choose an on-prem installation or our cloud-based product.
Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop with easy-to-read visualized overviews
Quick installation with automatic network discovery and smart setup for instant monitoring
Different user interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile apps for monitoring on the go
Network of qualified implementation partners to support you with a smooth migration to PRTG
Start monitoring your network with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
“All-around winning “The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers” “PRTG Network MonitorIT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring
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What network observability looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the health, availability, and performance of your entire IT infrastructure. Show hardware (routers, switches, servers, firewalls,…), application, network traffic, bandwidth stats, and and other key metrics in real time. Visualize data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot all kinds of issues in your network.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
NetFlow v9 sensor in PRTG
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network 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
3 more reasons why PRTG is the better alternative to Checkmk
Quick, agentless setup
PRTG is set up in a few quick clicks and runs completely without the need for agents. Its smart auto-discovery feature automatically adds relevant endpoints and suitable sensors to your monitoring environment. You can also tailor PRTG to your needs and create your own custom sensors.
Checkmk also offers automatic network and service discovery as well as out-of-the-box integration plug-ins. However, while HTTP-, SNMP-, and API-based monitoring with Checkmk works without agents, all other monitoring requires the installation of a Checkmk agent on the monitored server or workstation.
Intuitive and user-friendly
PRTG is designed with an intuitive user interface for excellent usability. With PRTG, sensors and measurement points can be added with just a few clicks. Easy-to-read visualizations of your network as well as customizable dashboards and network maps let you determine the status of your network at one quick glance.
Checkmk also provides graphic maps and charts that are, however, less sophisticated in look & feel. With Checkmk, it is not possible to create your own comprehensive and interactive network maps, as you can do with the PRTG map designer.
Flexible subscription licensing
Every PRTG subscription comes with the full range of monitoring features, including network traffic analysis, syslog monitoring, or flow monitoring. License prices are based on the number of required PRTG sensors. Each sensor covers several monitoring metrics, the so-called channels.
With Checkmk, prices are based on the number of services. A service can cover the same scope as a PRTG sensor, or it can be just a specific metric, which corresponds to the channel of a PRTG sensor. Even if pricing differs in terms of definition, the costs for PRTG and Checkmk are about the same.
However, with Checkmk, specific functionalities need extra open-source integrations, which do not cost extra, but require lots of extra time for configuration and maintenance.
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Your Checkmk alternative PRTG at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
PRTG makes network monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent all kinds of network issues.
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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
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG vs. Checkmk: FAQ
Should I choose PRTG or Checkmk?
Choosing between Paessler PRTG and Checkmk depends on several factors, such as your specific network monitoring needs, budget, and technical resources available in your organization.
PRTG is ideal:
- If you prefer an all-in-one, easy-to-use solution with minimal setup time.
- If you need sophisticated, customizable visualizations like dashboards and network maps.
- If you want to monitor an unlimited number of remote locations and networks at no extra cost.
- If you prefer high scalability and a software tailored to large, complex environments.
- If you want to get real-time alerting, custom notifications, and automated reporting.
- If you want to have the choice between an on-premises or cloud-based solution.
- If you want a straightforward licensing model at a comparatively low price.
Checkmk might be your choice:
- If more basic visualization options are enough for you
- If you need extended functionality for third-party tool integration
- If you can invest the time and resources for deep Devops customization through an extensive plugin architecture
- If you’re not afraid of a steep learning curve
Which monitoring technologies does PRTG support?
PRTG offers a comprehensive overview of your IT systems in real time. It supports all the leading monitoring technologies, including:
What’s included in the free version of PRTG?
With our free monitoring tool, you get:
- A freeware monitoring solution for up to 100 sensors for life
- Monitoring of hardware, software, network performance, data traffic included
- Free alarm, reports, and mapping features
With the freeware edition of PRTG, you can get started with network monitoring in a matter of minutes. Our auto-discovery function detects all the devices within a given IP address range and automatically incorporates them into your monitoring environment.
What is the price of the paid version of PRTG?
PRTG’s flexible subscription licensing makes it easy to scale up or down as needed. You pay only for the number of sensors you need. After your 30-day free trial of the unlimited version of PRTG, you can still use the free version with 100 free sensors. View our pricing.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
More than just a monitoring tool:
Reasons our customers love PRTG
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
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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Hosting |
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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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