Compare Paessler PRTG and Splunk APM
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (76.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
No pricing available
Paessler PRTG
Star Rating
(209)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Splunk APM
Star Rating
(20)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (76.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Splunk APM
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paessler PRTG excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and features like "Auto-Discovery," which allows users to quickly map out network dependencies, making it easier to manage complex environments.
- Users say that Splunk APM provides high-quality data for log monitoring, enabling teams to easily search, analyze, and visualize application logs. This capability is particularly appreciated by QA and engineering teams who find that it catches even the smallest technical issues.
- According to verified reviews, Paessler PRTG stands out for its ease of setup and administration, with users highlighting the ability to create custom sensors that reflect business impact, such as monitoring ERP accessibility, which enhances operational efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that while Splunk APM is strong in log analysis, it faces challenges in user satisfaction compared to PRTG, particularly in areas like ease of use and setup, where PRTG's scores indicate a more user-friendly experience.
- Users appreciate the quality of support from Splunk APM, which has received positive feedback for its responsiveness and helpfulness, although Paessler PRTG also maintains a solid support reputation, making both options viable for users needing assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paessler PRTG's focus on actionable insights allows users to prioritize what truly matters in their monitoring efforts, contrasting with Splunk APM's more technical approach that may require deeper expertise to fully leverage its capabilities.
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
Splunk APM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Splunk APM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
183
8.9
14
Ease of Use
9.1
183
8.6
14
Ease of Setup
9.0
165
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
130
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
168
9.2
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
122
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
173
9.1
13
Features by Category
Experience
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
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
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Functionality
9.5
29
Not enough data
9.6
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
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
9.4
80
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Management
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
39
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
7.2
39
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
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AIOps Platforms
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
Visibility
8.8
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
9.2
56
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
57
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.2
51
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
9.5
77
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
7.1
47
Not enough data
Management
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Response
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
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
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paessler PRTG and Splunk APM are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), and Observability Software
Unique Categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Network Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Server Monitoring, Database Monitoring, and Enterprise Monitoring
Splunk APM is categorized as AIOps Platforms and Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Splunk APM
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
33.3%
Telecommunications
7.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.6%
Computer Software
3.1%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
49.2%
Financial Services
29.4%
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.9%
Other
17.6%
Discussions
Is anyone else stuck juggling old vs new UI, desktop, and mobile because none of them fully cover daily needs?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you tried choosing one interface for your core tasks and using the others only for alerts or quick checks, because...Read more
Do others struggle with PRTG’s reporting and dashboards being too technical for managers?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You could also look at exporting key dashboards to HTML or PDF automatically and simplifying them before sharing, since...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
Splunk APM has no discussions with answers
