Compare Foglight for Databases and Paessler PRTG 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.7% 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
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foglight for DatabasesPaessler PRTG
Star Rating
(206)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% 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 experience, with a higher ease of use rating. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which allows them to create sensors that reflect business impact rather than just raw metrics, making monitoring more relevant and actionable.
- According to verified reviews, Foglight for Databases offers a strong environment overview that helps users quickly summarize the status of hosts and clusters. This feature is particularly beneficial for those managing multiple VMs, as it simplifies navigation across different environments.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG's auto-discovery feature is a standout, effectively mapping out network dependencies with minimal effort. This capability allows users to quickly generate a comprehensive network map, which is a significant time-saver compared to other tools.
- Reviewers mention that Foglight for Databases provides easy configuration of alerting, which is customizable and user-friendly. This flexibility helps users pinpoint critical business issues swiftly, enhancing their ability to respond to potential problems.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Foglight for Databases has a solid monitoring capability, Paessler PRTG outperforms it in alerting and overall responsiveness. Users appreciate PRTG's ability to create alerts that are not only timely but also relevant to their specific operational needs.
- According to recent feedback, both products have their strengths in support quality, but Paessler PRTG edges out with a slightly higher satisfaction score. Users have noted that PRTG's support is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for maintaining smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foglight for Databases
No pricing availablePaessler PRTG
Free Trial
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10000 Sensors Per Year
30 Day Full Access Free Trial
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- Free Full Features for 30 days
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Foglight for Databases
Free Trial is available
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
40
9.4
179
Ease of Use
7.8
40
9.1
179
Ease of Setup
7.5
26
9.0
161
Ease of Admin
7.7
25
8.9
128
Quality of Support
8.5
37
8.9
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
24
8.8
120
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
39
9.1
170
Features by Category
Functionality
9.0
5
9.5
29
9.0
5
9.6
30
9.0
5
8.9
29
8.7
5
8.8
29
8.7
5
8.6
29
9.0
5
8.7
29
Agentic AI - Database 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
80
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
9.1
70
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.0
41
Management
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.0
67
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
39
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
7.2
39
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
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.7
53
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
9.2
56
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
57
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
8.9
55
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.9
54
Feature Not Available
8.0
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.2
51
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
9.5
74
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
7.1
47
Management
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
74
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Response
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
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
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
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%
Computer Software
4.7%
Retail
4.7%
Other
41.9%
Information Technology and Services
32.5%
Telecommunications
7.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Computer Software
3.1%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.3%
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
Has anyone else found the learning curve for custom sensors and reports slows real projects?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you tried starting with the built-in sensor templates and REST/custom sensor docs before building from scratch...Read more
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