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At a Glance
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG
Star Rating
(164)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Browse all 7 pricing plans
Zabbix
Zabbix
Star Rating
(205)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 3 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Zabbix excels in Performance Monitoring with a score of 9.2, while PRTG follows closely with 9.3. Reviewers mention that Zabbix's ability to monitor diverse systems is particularly strong, making it a preferred choice for complex environments.
  • Reviewers mention that PRTG shines in Alerting with a score of 9.5 compared to Zabbix's 8.9. Users on G2 appreciate PRTG's customizable alerting features, which allow for more tailored notifications based on specific metrics.
  • G2 users highlight that Zabbix's Ease of Use is rated at 7.3, which some find challenging, whereas PRTG's score of 8.6 indicates a more user-friendly interface. Reviewers say that PRTG's intuitive dashboard simplifies monitoring tasks significantly.
  • Users report that PRTG's Data Visualization capabilities are superior, scoring 9.2 compared to Zabbix's 8.3. Reviewers mention that PRTG's visualizations are more dynamic and easier to interpret, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Zabbix's Logging functionality, rated at 8.6, is robust but can be complex to configure, while PRTG's logging features, rated at 9.3, are noted for their simplicity and effectiveness in tracking performance over time.
  • Users on G2 report that PRTG's Real-Time Monitoring is rated at 9.2, which is highly praised for its responsiveness, while Zabbix's score of 8.8 indicates room for improvement. Reviewers say that PRTG's real-time capabilities provide immediate insights that are crucial for proactive management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial
Free Trial
10000 Sensors Per Year
Browse all 7 pricing plans
Zabbix
Free & open source Zabbix
Free
With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Zabbix
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
145
8.8
174
Ease of Use
8.9
145
7.4
174
Ease of Setup
8.8
127
7.5
106
Ease of Admin
8.6
99
8.0
101
Quality of Support
8.6
132
8.0
129
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
92
8.2
80
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
136
8.5
172
Features by Category
8.8
32
8.4
25
Functionality
9.5
30
8.6
24
9.6
31
9.0
24
8.8
30
8.3
23
8.8
30
8.1
24
8.6
30
8.2
24
8.8
30
8.3
24
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
8.1
77
8.3
51
Functionality
9.3
72
9.2
46
9.2
72
9.2
47
7.9
70
6.9
40
9.1
69
9.0
44
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.6
38
8.3
5
8.4
40
9.3
5
9.0
40
9.3
5
Management
8.9
68
8.8
45
8.8
69
8.5
46
8.0
67
7.8
42
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.7
38
8.0
5
7.5
38
9.3
5
Security - Network Monitoring
8.2
38
9.3
5
7.6
37
8.7
5
7.1
38
8.3
5
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.5
38
9.0
5
7.1
38
8.0
5
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
5.7
37
5.3
5
5.5
37
7.0
5
5.8
37
5.7
5
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
Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.1
29
8.8
35
Monitoring
8.8
27
9.2
32
8.0
25
8.7
28
7.8
24
8.9
29
9.0
26
9.1
32
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
27
8.8
30
7.5
24
8.9
30
6.9
25
9.1
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
27
8.9
31
8.6
26
8.8
32
7.1
24
8.0
25
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
8.2
55
8.5
34
Visibility
8.7
54
8.3
32
9.2
53
8.9
32
8.7
52
8.3
31
Monitoring and Management
8.5
52
9.0
29
8.0
50
7.9
29
8.2
50
8.3
30
9.1
53
8.9
31
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
8.6
58
8.5
45
Visibility
9.1
56
8.7
42
9.3
56
8.8
43
8.9
54
8.5
42
Monitoring and Management
8.9
54
8.8
42
8.0
51
7.9
38
8.5
53
8.4
38
9.3
56
8.8
43
9.1
49
8.9
27
8.6
48
8.3
25
Cloud environment support
8.3
41
8.3
24
8.3
43
8.5
22
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
8.9
59
8.0
22
Functionality
9.3
53
9.1
19
8.8
53
9.2
20
8.8
52
8.6
19
7.1
49
7.6
9
Management
8.8
52
9.1
20
9.2
52
8.7
21
9.0
51
8.8
20
9.2
53
9.3
21
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
9.0
21
5.3
5
9.0
20
5.7
5
9.1
21
8.0
5
9.0
21
8.3
5
9.0
21
6.7
5
9.1
21
7.3
5
9.0
21
8.0
5
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.6
23
8.5
19
Monitoring
9.1
19
8.5
13
8.7
19
8.8
14
9.3
19
8.8
14
6.7
19
8.1
8
9.3
20
8.9
15
Response
9.3
20
8.8
15
9.0
20
8.7
15
8.3
19
8.1
12
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
21
Feature Not Available
8.3
21
8.5
12
Functionality
8.5
21
8.3
13
8.7
21
7.9
12
8.2
21
Feature Not Available
8.3
22
8.2
14
Observability SoftwareHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
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
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG has no unique categories
Zabbix
Zabbix has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
57.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.1%
Zabbix
Zabbix
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Telecommunications
7.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Computer Software
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
56.1%
Zabbix
Zabbix
Information Technology and Services
29.7%
Telecommunications
15.8%
Computer Software
11.9%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Internet
4.0%
Other
32.7%
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Discussions
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG 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
Mohammad hanif A.
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
Monty the Mongoose crying
Paessler PRTG has no more discussions with answers
Zabbix
Zabbix Discussions
Has a way zabbix to work without agents?
2 Comments
JO
Zabbix does not require agents to use, you can setup templates to use SNMP data, however you'll gain more insight by using the appropriate agent on the...Read more
What is Zabbix used for?
2 Comments
Rohan P.
RP
Overall infrastructure monitoring with lots of additional features like alerting, prediction monitoring.Read more
What can you monitor with Zabbix?
1 Comment
LS
Every windows and linux device. You have to install an agent on all the devices you want to monitorRead more