Paessler PRTG – A superior SCOM alternative
- All-in-one tool for agentless and vendor-independent monitoring
- Centralized overview of your entire infrastructure from a single pane of glass
- Advanced network monitoring capabilities beyond SCOM functions included
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG as a SCOM alternative: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG vs. SCOM: All-in-one monitoring software for your entire network, all features included
PRTG is a comprehensive monitoring software solution 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 – without the need to install agents for monitoring individual systems.
With System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), which is part of the Microsoft System Center product family, you have to choose between individual functions and purchase several Management Packs as modules to access the full range of features. This will quickly drive up costs and make it difficult to decide upon the right solution.
PRTG solves all this with its unparalleled set of included network management and 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.
Superior network monitoring & management software for best end-user experience
IT monitoring should be quick and easy. Cumbersome and complicated network monitoring and management tools create unnecessary work for you and your IT team. PRTG makes monitoring as user-friendly as possible.
Quick, agentless installation that automatically discovers your network for instant monitoring
Custom dashboard creation via drag & drop with easy-to-read 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
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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 health, application performance, 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 all kinds of performance issues in your network.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Overview of the probe device 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
4 more reasons why PRTG is the better alternative to SCOM
Use common network protocols like SNMP, flow, WMI, HTTP, SSH, and more to set up the best and most comprehensive monitoring for your IT environment, including server monitoring, application monitoring, or virtualization and cloud monitoring. In the time it takes you to install and configure SCOM, you can already keep an eye on your monitoring with PRTG – just sit back and relax.
Agentless monitoring without vendor lock-in
PRTG is agentless and monitors servers, routers, switches, virtual machines, services, and much more – regardless of vendor or provider. You can easily integrate devices in the blink of an eye, using more than 250 preconfigured sensor types that PRTG offers out of the box.
In contrast, using SCOM means you need to install agents on the devices you want to monitor. It also specializes only in monitoring Microsoft-based applications, and offers limited monitoring functionality. You can only extend the monitoring scope by buying additional Management Packs, which are offered natively for some products or which some vendors offer themselves.
Quick and easy setup with auto-discovery
Unlike SCOM, the installation of PRTG takes only a few minutes. The Auto-Discovery functionality scans your network directly for available devices and automatically creates matching sensors. You can easily add more devices and sensors or customize them according to your needs.
SCOM’s installation, setup, and configuration, however, are extremely complex. SCOM not only requires access to a Microsoft SQL server for various SQL databases, but also the installation and setup of several servers for different tasks for SCOM to go live. Those who want to use the web console must also install it separately.
Cost-effective all-in-one monitoring tool
Even if you already own SCOM as part of the Microsoft System Center suite, costs can quickly accumulate as soon as you want to expand your monitoring. In addition to the acquisition costs for several servers, the Management Packs for various products and vendors are usually also provided only for a fee.
With PRTG, adhering to your budget is no problem. You decide what's right for you: All PRTG subscriptions include all monitoring features, whether you choose an on-premises installation or our cloud-based SaaS solution.
Alerts and notifications tailored to your needs
Bottlenecks in the company network and high downtimes are a cost factor in the company that should not be underestimated. It’s essential that you are immediately notified in case of problems. With PRTG, you can configure notifications individually and determine who should be notified at what time.
Receive customizable notifications via email, SMS, Microsoft Teams, push notifications and much more to always keep you up to date – this way, you can even fix issues proactively before they really begin to cause trouble.
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“The fact that we were able to replace SCOM and Control-M with PRTG and simultaneously expand our monitoring is nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to significant improvements in performance, the integration of all monitoring (including that of databases and SAP services) into PRTG, numerous automation options, and the consolidation of all locations into the centralized monitoring system, we have been able to greatly relieve our help desk and provide for the most reliable and comprehensive of monitoring services.”
Mirco Blöchliger, Somnitec AG
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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. SCOM: FAQ
Should I choose PRTG or SCOM?
Choosing between Paessler PRTG and SCOM 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.
SCOM might be your choice:
- If you have a large, complex infrastructure, particularly one that relies heavily on Microsoft products
- If you are not afraid of more complex setup, configuration, and maintenance work and a steep learning curve
- If you have the necessary expertise and budget to choose from and pay for different packages to create the monitoring solution that suits your individual needs
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:
- SNMP
- Flow protocols (NetFlow, jFlow, sFlow, and IPFIX)
- Packet sniffing
- WMI and Windows performance counters
- HTTP requests
- SSH for Linux and macOS systems
- REST APIs for XML and JSON
- Ping
- SQL
- and much more
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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