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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Foglight for Databases
Star Rating
(46)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foglight for DatabasesPaessler PRTG
Star Rating
(176)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paessler PRTG excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher overall ratings and a more substantial number of recent reviews. Users appreciate the user-friendly setup process, which is highlighted by feedback mentioning the friendly user setup guide that simplifies getting started.
- According to verified reviews, Foglight for Databases offers a robust environment overview that helps users quickly assess the status of their hosts and clusters. This feature is particularly beneficial for those managing multiple VMs, as it allows for easy navigation across different environments.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG's alerting capabilities are a standout feature, providing instant notifications on server failures. This proactive approach to monitoring is praised for automating tasks that were previously manual, which significantly reduces the chances of escalation and saves time.
- Reviewers mention that Foglight for Databases has a strong focus on alert configuration, allowing for customized settings that enhance usability. Users find it easy to pinpoint critical issues, which is essential for maintaining business operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paessler PRTG is particularly effective for mid-market users, with its dashboard consolidating all server health checkups into one view. This simplification of the monitoring process is a key advantage for teams looking to streamline their operations.
- According to recent user feedback, both products receive positive remarks for their support quality, but Paessler PRTG edges out slightly with a higher satisfaction score. Users appreciate the responsive support they receive, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foglight for Databases
No pricing availablePaessler PRTG
Free Trial
Free Trial
10000 Sensors Per Year
30 Day Full Access Free Trial
100% Free. No Credit Card Required
Free Version After the Trial
- Free Full Features for 30 days
Free Trial
Foglight for Databases
Free Trial is available
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
40
9.3
152
Ease of Use
7.8
40
8.9
152
Ease of Setup
7.5
26
8.8
134
Ease of Admin
7.7
25
8.6
102
Quality of Support
8.5
37
8.7
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
24
8.5
94
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
39
8.9
143
Features by Category
Functionality
9.0
5
9.5
30
9.0
5
9.6
31
9.0
5
8.8
30
8.7
5
8.8
30
8.7
5
8.6
30
9.0
5
8.8
30
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
9.1
69
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.0
41
Management
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.0
67
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
38
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
7.1
38
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.1
38
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
5.7
37
Not enough data
5.5
37
Not enough data
5.8
37
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
7.1
24
Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.7
52
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
9.1
54
Agentic AI - Hardware Monitoring
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Visibility
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.9
54
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.9
54
Feature Not Available
8.0
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.3
43
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
7.2
51
Management
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
57
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
6.8
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Response
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
23
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Features - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foglight for Databases and Paessler PRTG are categorized as Server Monitoring and Database Monitoring
Unique Categories
Foglight for Databases has no unique categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Hardware Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Network Monitoring, Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foglight for Databases
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
32.6%
Financial Services
9.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Retail
4.7%
Online Media
4.7%
Other
41.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.6%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Computer Software
3.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.0%
Other
55.5%
Discussions
Anyone did integration of foglight with ServiceNow ?
1 Comment
JH
I work for Quest and wanted to let you know that there are two options for integrating with ServiceNow. Starting with Foglight version 5.9.3, Foglight has...Read more
Foglight for Databases has no more discussions with answers
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using PRTG Network Monitor for your IT infrastructure, and what improvements would you suggest?
1 Comment
MA
Flexible Licensing:
The licensing model is based on the number of sensors, allowing organizations to choose a plan that fits their specific needs and budget.Read more
Paessler PRTG has no more discussions with answers
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