PRTG Network Monitor vs Spectrum Comparison

97% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

PRTG Network Monitor

Network Monitoring Software

4.4 1,786 user ratings

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72% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Spectrum

Network Monitoring Software

5 1 user ratings

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Overview

Description

PRTG Network Monitor is a comprehensive network monitoring software that helps organisations keep their systems, devices, traffic and applications free from any troubles. The software provides powerful and easy-to-use solutions to businesses of all sizes. In an organisation’s network, it focuses on the bandwidth, database, running applications, cloud storage, server, LAN and Simple Network Management Protocol, ensuring seamless operations. PRTG Network Monitor integrates with pre-existing components of users’ network and analyses live status information to provide the best solutions. The software is customisable and its functionalities can be extended for using HTTP API and custom sensors. PRTG Network Monitor is an AI-based platform that automatically solves cluster failover solutions avoiding any delay. The software can monitor several networks in different locations and within the organisation with PRTG Remote Probes. It provides in-depth reports based on live and historical data monitoring, enabling users to take the right action at the right time. Read more

Spectrum is an online-based Network Monitoring Software. Switch to the AWS Region in which your service (server instance, in case of EC2) has been initiated. Create a new product on Spectrum and enter your AWS IAM User credentials with full CloudWatch access. Create an SNS Topic (give it any name) and create a HTTPS Subscription to our magic URL. Configure your CloudWatch alarm to send a Notification to this AWS Topic on Alarm and OK state. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $1750.00. Offers Custom plan.

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

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Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

100%
Momentum

72%
Popularity

68%

72% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

64%
Reviews

66%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

65%

Features

Total Features	11 Features	1 Features
Common Features for All	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 8 More - Show Less	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 1,786 user ratings	5/5 1 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 63.2% Very Good 26.4% Average 4.9% Poor 1.5% Terrible 4%	Excellent 100% Very Good 0% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities, Extensive Customizability, Effective Alerting System Limited Linux Support, Occasional Performance Issues, Steep Learning Curve, Sensor-Based Pricing Model	Not Available
Review Summary	PRTG Network Monitor garners praise for its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, customizable alerts, and user-friendly interface. Reviewers appreciate its ability to monitor various aspects of IT infrastructure, including network performance, server uptime, and application availability. They also highlight the customizable dashboards and reporting features that enable tailored monitoring and analysis. However, some users mention occasional performance issues and a learning curve associated with setting up complex monitoring scenarios. Overall, PRTG Network Monitor is well-received for its robust monitoring features and customization options, making it a reliable choice for IT professionals seeking a comprehensive monitoring solution.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $1750.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	PRTG 500 $1,750.00 $1,750.00 PRTG 1000 $3,200.00 $3,200.00 PRTG 2500 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 PRTG 5000 $11,500.00 $11,500.00 PRTG XL1 $15,500.00 $15,500.00 PRTG Enterprise Custom	Spectrum Custom
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