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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
From 600 USD
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
NetFlow Analyzer
Star Rating
(10)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
From 600 USD
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaessler 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
Browse all 7 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paessler PRTG excels in user satisfaction, receiving a significantly higher overall score compared to NetFlow Analyzer. Users appreciate its user-friendly setup process, with one reviewer noting the ease of getting started thanks to a friendly setup guide.
- According to verified reviews, Paessler PRTG stands out for its robust alerting features, which provide instant notifications on server failures. This capability has been highlighted by users who find it essential for maintaining server health and automating monitoring tasks.
- Users say that NetFlow Analyzer offers valuable insights into network traffic, providing real-time monitoring and deep traffic analysis. Reviewers commend its ability to deliver precise information about bandwidth consumption, which is crucial for network engineers looking to optimize performance.
- Reviewers mention that while Paessler PRTG simplifies monitoring by consolidating server health checks into a single dashboard, NetFlow Analyzer's strength lies in its customizable dashboards that help users visualize network flow effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paessler PRTG has a much larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and up-to-date feedback. This suggests that potential buyers can expect a more reliable and tested product experience compared to NetFlow Analyzer, which has fewer recent reviews.
- Users report that while both products have their strengths, Paessler PRTG's overall ease of use and setup is a significant advantage, with many users expressing satisfaction with its intuitive interface, compared to NetFlow Analyzer, which has received mixed feedback regarding its setup process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NetFlow Analyzer
Commercial
From 600
USD
Commercial edition price is determined by number of processed flows per second (netflow data rate). No additional limitations applied.
<br> *license can be yearly or perpetual. Contact our sales for personalized quote
- NetVizura MIB Browser added for free
Paessler 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
NetFlow Analyzer
Free Trial is available
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
9
9.3
152
Ease of Use
8.0
9
8.9
152
Ease of Setup
7.3
5
8.8
134
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
8.6
102
Quality of Support
9.0
8
8.7
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
8.5
94
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
9
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
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
Automation
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Incident Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
NetFlow Analyzer and Paessler PRTG are categorized as Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
NetFlow Analyzer is categorized as Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NetFlow Analyzer
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
20.0%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Research
10.0%
Insurance
10.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.0%
Other
40.0%
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
NetFlow Analyzer has no discussions with answers
Paessler FAQ
1 Comment
GR
https://www.paessler.com/support/faqsRead more
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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