Network usage monitoring with PRTG
Have real-time network usage data at your fingertips, 24/7
- Monitor bandwidth usage and the load of all devices and applications in your network
- Create custom dashboards & check your network's key utilization stats at a glance
- Easily spot and troubleshoot performance issues, and be able to act preventively
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG network usage monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes tracking network usage as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualizations let you quickly identify and prevent bottlenecks and other network performance issues.
Not too low, not too high: the quest for optimal network utilization
Network usage has a sweet spot.
Too low, and it might be a sign there's an outage, resource allocation issue, or even a security breach. Too high, and it risks causing packet loss, latency, or overloading the system.
Paessler PRTG's more than 250 preconfigured sensors track all network activity and monitor usage across your whole network. Once you pick your parameters, it works quietly (and tirelessly) in the background, alerting you if usage goes above or below the recommended threshold so you can dial it back to "just right".
Keep your network fighting fit: Why choose PRTG as your network usage monitoring tool
Round-the-clock monitoring
Set it and forget it. PRTG monitors your network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and alerts you the second something's not working as it should.
That means you can go home relaxed, enjoy the weekend, and unplug completely while on vacation. PRTG gives you real peace of mind, safe in the knowledge your network is in good hands.
Effortless troubleshooting
Zoom in on what's causing a performance issue…before it becomes an actual problem. PRTG's comprehensive, easy-to-use dashboards put key stats at your fingertips in real time.
You’ll be like an eagle who sees a mouse from hundreds of feet away – and already on the floor tightening the screws on the server before your coworkers have a chance to put down their coffee and call the support line.
Proactive planning
All good things come to an end. Even trusted network components. PRTG tracks the health and performance of your routers, switches, and any other devices connected to your network over time, showing you which ones are still going strong, and which ones you should retire.
Your network thus stays fit and trim well into the future – and you can save yourself some wrinkles.
What network usage monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking Wi-Fi internet connections, bandwidth utilization, data usage, and more. Show server status, network speed, packet loss, latency, throughput, 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 bandwidth hogs, underperformance, and more.
Traffic graph with live monitoring data
Packet sniffer sensor in PRTG
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on your entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring network bandwidth usage 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
“All-around winning
network monitor”
“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”
“PRTG Network Monitor
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Never miss a thing: How PRTG network utilization monitor works
It's all in PRTG's sensors: sophisticated components that collect information about what's going on across your network.
Each sensor tracks a specific variable. Pick a warning and error threshold, and PRTG emails you, texts you, or sends an in-app notification if the variable goes above or below it.
Our range of preconfigured sensors can monitor:
- Bandwidth to detect potential bandwidth bottlenecks and optimize bandwidth capacity planning
- Data traffic using SNMP, flow (NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, IPFIX), or packet sniffing
- Network utilization issues during backups
- Disk space usage, CPU load, and memory utilization
- Quality of service stats including packet loss, latency, jitter, MOS, and VoIP
Your network utilization monitor at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network usage monitor 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
Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners
Partnering with innovative vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
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
PRTG makes tracking network usage easy
Custom alerts and data visualizations make it easy to monitor, identify, and prevent low bandwidth, packet loss, latency, and other network performance issues.
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.
Still not convinced?
More than 500,000
sysadmins love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Try Paessler PRTG
for free
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.
Start monitoring network usage with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 25.1.102.1373 (January 9th, 2025) |
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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 |
Supported Vendors & Applications |
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