Paessler PRTG – The superior LogicMonitor alternative
- On-premises or hosted network monitoring solution for any size network
- Optimize workflows with out-of-the-box sensor integrations
- Get detailed, long-term statistics for in-depth root cause analysis
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG as a LogicMonitor alternative: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG vs. LogicMonitor: All-in-one network monitoring software, on-premises or cloud-native
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 endpoints (routers, firewalls...).
Get built-in sensor types for the most important manufacturers, providers, and services such as Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, AWS, or Azure.
With other tools like LogicMonitor, you have to pay more to access the full range of features This can quickly drive up costs and make it difficult to decide upon the right version.
PRTG solves all this with its unparalleled set of included features, its intuitive feel, easy-to-read dashboards, enhanced end-user experience, customizable alarms, network mapping, and more. This means you can stop juggling separate specialized tools that offer only isolated solutions and cost precious time.
Fast setup and intuitive usability
LogicMonitor’s out-of-the-box monitoring is much more limited. With PRTG, you get more than 250 preconfigured sensor types, and you can add devices or services to your monitoring environment with just a few clicks. PRTG lets you customize your monitoring in many different ways and even create your own sensors.
Quick installation with automatic network discovery and smart setup for instant monitoring
Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop with user-friendly visualized overviews
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
network monitor”
is very hard to beat”
What network monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the health, availability, and performance of all network devices and other endpoints you can think of. Show hardware status, network traffic, bandwidth usage, 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 downtime and all other kinds of issues in your network.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Preconfigured AWS Cost 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 management software
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
4 more reasons why PRTG is the better alternative to LogicMonitor
On-premises or cloud-based solution
LogicMonitor is only available as SaaS. With PRTG, you can choose between the on-premises or cloud-based version.
Both come with the full range of monitoring features, are quick and easy to set up, and provide for flexible billing based on the number of sensors you use for your monitoring.
Choose PRTG Network Monitor or PRTG Enterprise Monitor for full control of your on-prem monitoring environment – even offline. Or choose PRTG Hosted Monitor, which is hosted by us and comes with minimal hardware and software requirements.
One tool for your entire network
Unlike LogicMonitor, every PRTG license comes with the full range of features to monitor your whole network in a single application – from storage systems, multi-cloud environments, virtual systems, and databases, to medical devices, CCTV systems, industrial environments, data centers, and more.
PRTG’s intuitive user interface, extensive configuration possibilities, and mobile apps for monitoring while on the go make it the perfect choice for sysadmins in search of a convenient, affordable, and powerful tool.
More flexible licensing and pricing
LogicMonitor license costs are based on the number of monitored devices. Most of the time, however, you won't need to collect from every single interface on each and every device. PRTG licenses are therefore based on the total number of sensors (or monitored values) you use, allowing for much more flexibility.
Our customers usually need between 5 and 10 sensors per device. What’s more: You can easily scale if your network infrastructure grows, and pay only for what you really need. On the whole, PRTG licenses are much more flexible and much less expensive than comparable licenses by LogicMonitor.
Detailed, long-term historical data
Unlike LogicMonitor, which only saves monitoring data for a limited period of time, PRTG lets you generate statistics as far back as you like (depending on the configuration of the system).
This means PRTG not only shows you if your network is underperforming or a service is down, but it also provides you with detailed, long-term statistics to help you determine how your bandwidth consumption has evolved over months or years. This can also be very useful for convincing higher-ups of the need for upgrades to your IT infrastructure.
Need help making a decision?
You are interested to know if PRTG could be an alternative to your LogicMonitor implementation? Contact us for more information.
“We had been monitoring our environment with LogicMonitor, but it was inflexible and unreliable. It did not offer a wide enough range of sensor types, and had the additional downside of needing connectivity. PRTG, on the other hand, provides much needed insight into the health of our systems and applications, and gives us advance notice of potential issues.”
Adrian DuPre, Vice President of IT services, Trupanion
Your LogicMonitor alternative PRTG at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
PRTG makes infrastructure 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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UVnetworks
UVexplorer integrates tightly with PRTG to bring fast and accurate network discovery, detailed device inventory, and automatic network mapping to the PRTG platform.
“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 management software
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG vs. LogicMonitor: FAQ
Should I choose PRTG or LogicMonitor?
Choosing between Paessler PRTG and LogicMonitor 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.
LogicMonitor might be your choice:
- If your organization is cloud-first and relies heavily on cloud services
- If you want to have a solely cloud-based solution without worrying about on-premises hardware
- If you need a less comprehensive set of monitoring functionalities but more extensive automation features
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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Network Monitoring Software - Version 24.4.102.1351 (November 12th, 2024) |
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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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