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Compare Paessler PRTG and Zabbix 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Free With One-Time Purchase
Paessler PRTG
Star Rating
(178)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Browse all 7 pricing plansZabbix
Star Rating
(204)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paessler PRTG excels in user experience, particularly with its user-friendly setup process. Users appreciate the intuitive onboarding guide that simplifies the initial configuration, making it easy to get started with monitoring tasks.
- Users say Zabbix stands out for its cost-effectiveness, offering free services that are particularly beneficial for organizations with limited budgets. This feature makes it a preferred choice for many, as it provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities without financial strain.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG's alerting features are a significant advantage, providing instant notifications on server issues. This proactive approach helps users address problems quickly, enhancing overall system reliability and reducing downtime.
- According to verified reviews, Zabbix is praised for its flexibility and versatility in monitoring various IT components, including servers, networks, and databases. Users find it effective for centralized reporting, which aids in understanding system performance comprehensively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Zabbix offers robust monitoring capabilities, it sometimes faces challenges in ease of use compared to Paessler PRTG. Users have noted that the learning curve can be steeper, which may require additional time for configuration and management.
- Users appreciate that Paessler PRTG allows for automated monitoring and task management, streamlining processes that were previously manual. This automation not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of human error, making it a valuable tool for IT teams.
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
Zabbix
Free & open source Zabbix
Free
With One-Time Purchase
Zabbix can monitor anything - networks, cloud, websites, IoT, and more.
Any time and anywhere. Zabbix is free and open source. Download it and start using it.
- Free and open source, easy scalable.
Free Trial
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Zabbix
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
153
8.8
175
Ease of Use
8.9
153
7.4
175
Ease of Setup
8.8
135
7.5
107
Ease of Admin
8.7
103
8.0
102
Quality of Support
8.7
140
8.0
130
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
95
8.2
80
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
144
8.5
173
Features by Category
Functionality
9.5
30
8.7
25
9.6
31
9.1
25
8.8
30
8.4
24
8.8
30
8.2
25
8.6
30
8.3
25
8.8
30
8.3
25
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
9.3
47
9.2
74
9.2
48
7.9
71
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
41
9.3
5
Management
8.9
68
8.8
45
8.8
70
8.5
47
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
Monitoring
8.8
27
9.2
33
8.0
25
8.7
29
7.8
24
8.9
30
9.0
26
9.1
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
27
8.9
31
7.5
24
8.9
30
6.9
25
9.1
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
27
8.9
32
8.6
26
8.8
33
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
Visibility
8.8
55
8.2
33
9.2
54
8.9
33
8.7
52
8.3
32
Monitoring and Management
8.5
52
9.0
29
8.0
50
7.9
29
8.2
50
8.3
30
9.1
54
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
Visibility
9.1
56
8.6
43
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
44
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
Functionality
9.3
57
9.2
20
8.9
56
9.2
20
8.8
54
8.6
19
7.2
51
7.6
9
Management
8.9
56
9.1
20
9.2
55
8.8
22
9.0
54
8.8
20
9.3
58
9.3
22
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
9.1
23
5.3
5
9.1
22
5.7
5
9.2
23
8.0
5
9.1
23
8.3
5
9.1
23
6.7
5
9.2
24
7.3
5
9.1
23
8.0
5
Monitoring
9.2
20
8.5
13
8.8
20
8.8
14
9.3
20
8.8
14
6.8
20
8.1
8
9.3
21
8.9
15
Response
9.3
21
8.8
15
9.0
21
8.7
15
8.4
20
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
22
Feature Not Available
8.3
22
8.5
12
Functionality
8.6
22
8.3
13
8.8
22
7.9
12
8.3
22
Feature Not Available
8.3
23
8.2
14
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 Zabbix are categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Network Monitoring, Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
Unique Categories
Paessler PRTG has no unique categories
Zabbix has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zabbix
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
26.1%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Computer Software
3.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.0%
Other
55.2%
Information Technology and Services
29.6%
Telecommunications
15.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Internet
3.9%
Other
33.0%
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
Paessler PRTG has no more discussions with answers
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
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
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