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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Google Cloud Observability
Star Rating
(99)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud ObservabilityPaessler 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, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Google Cloud Observability. Users appreciate its alerting feature, which provides instant notifications on server failures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Paessler PRTG's setup process is notably user-friendly, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the initial configuration. In contrast, while Google Cloud Observability offers a smooth setup experience, it doesn't receive the same level of praise for ease of use.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG's comprehensive dashboard allows for effective monitoring of all server health checks in one place, streamlining the monitoring process. This feature is particularly valued by those looking to automate previously manual tasks, which is less emphasized in Google Cloud Observability's feedback.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Observability shines in its integration capabilities with other Google Cloud services, making it a strong choice for users already embedded in the Google ecosystem. However, some users express a preference for the older UI, indicating a potential area for improvement in user experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paessler PRTG offers robust support, with a quality score that surpasses Google Cloud Observability. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which is crucial for troubleshooting and optimizing their monitoring setups.
- According to recent feedback, while both products provide valuable monitoring features, Paessler PRTG is noted for its customizable alerting options, which enhance user control over monitoring parameters. Google Cloud Observability, while offering comprehensive logging and error reporting, may not provide the same level of customization that some users desire.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Observability
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
Google Cloud Observability
No trial information availablePaessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
62
9.3
152
Ease of Use
8.5
62
8.9
152
Ease of Setup
9.0
34
8.8
134
Ease of Admin
8.5
34
8.6
102
Quality of Support
8.2
56
8.7
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
33
8.5
94
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
50
8.9
143
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
30
Not enough data
9.6
31
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
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
8.7
38
8.8
27
8.4
36
8.0
25
8.7
36
7.8
24
8.8
38
9.0
26
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
38
8.6
27
8.4
32
7.5
24
8.4
34
6.9
25
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
38
8.4
27
8.5
39
8.6
26
8.3
32
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
Not enough data
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
Google Cloud Observability and Paessler PRTG are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring and Observability Software
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Observability has no unique categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Network Monitoring, and Enterprise Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Observability
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
Computer Software
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Computer & Network Security
7.2%
Telecommunications
6.0%
Banking
6.0%
Other
33.7%
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
What is the best way to learn Stackdriver?
1 Comment
JE
Use Qwiklabs Read more
Google Cloud Observability 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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