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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
No pricing available
Paessler 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 plansRiverbed Network Observability
Star Rating
(14)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Riverbed Network ObservabilitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Paessler PRTG excels in Monitoring with a score of 9.9, particularly highlighting its Real-Time Monitoring capabilities, which allow for immediate insights into network performance. In contrast, Riverbed NPM, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.2, with users mentioning that its Real-Time Monitoring features are effective but not as comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG's Alerting system is highly rated at 9.5, with many users appreciating the customizable alerts that help in proactive network management. Riverbed NPM, on the other hand, has a score of 8.8 for Alerting, with some users noting that while it is functional, it lacks the same level of customization.
- G2 users highlight Paessler PRTG's superior Data Visualization capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for intuitive dashboards that make it easy to interpret data. Riverbed NPM's score of 9.1 is commendable, but users report that its visualizations can be less user-friendly compared to PRTG's.
- Users on G2 report that Paessler PRTG's Ease of Use is rated at 8.6, with many finding the interface straightforward and easy to navigate. In contrast, Riverbed NPM's score of 8.1 indicates that some users experience a steeper learning curve, particularly when setting up the software.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG's Quality of Support is rated at 8.3, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Riverbed NPM shines in this area with a higher score of 9.0, with users praising the thoroughness and expertise of the support provided.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG's Product Direction is rated at 8.9, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features. Conversely, Riverbed NPM boasts a perfect score of 10.0, with users expressing confidence in the product's ongoing development and enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Riverbed Network Observability
No pricing availableFree Trial
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Riverbed Network Observability
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
152
9.0
14
Ease of Use
8.9
152
8.1
14
Ease of Setup
8.8
134
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
102
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.7
139
9.0
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
94
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
143
10.0
14
Features by Category
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Performance
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
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
75
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Management
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
5.7
37
Not enough data
5.5
37
Not enough data
5.8
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
7.1
24
Not enough data
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
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hardware Monitoring
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Visibility
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
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
Not enough data
Cloud environment support
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
57
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
7.2
51
Not enough data
Management
8.9
56
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Response
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
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
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Management
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
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
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
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
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Security
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
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paessler PRTG and Riverbed Network Observability are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring and Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
Riverbed Network Observability is categorized as WAN Optimization, Enterprise IT Management, and Network Management Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Riverbed Network Observability
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
25.6%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Computer Software
3.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.0%
Other
55.5%
Retail
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Medical Devices
7.1%
Media Production
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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