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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Nagios XI
Star Rating
(57)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Nagios XIPaessler PRTG
Star Rating
(164)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Paessler PRTG excels in Data Visualization with a score of 9.2, providing intuitive dashboards that allow for easy monitoring of network performance. In contrast, Nagios XI received a slightly lower score of 8.9, with reviewers mentioning that while it offers good visualizations, they can be less user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that Nagios XI shines in Alerting capabilities, scoring 9.1, which users say is highly customizable and effective in notifying them of issues. Meanwhile, Paessler PRTG scored 8.8, with some users noting that its alerting system, while effective, can be less flexible in certain scenarios.
- G2 users highlight Paessler PRTG's superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.5, stating that the installation process is straightforward and quick. On the other hand, Nagios XI has a lower score of 6.1, with users reporting that the setup can be complex and time-consuming, requiring more technical expertise.
- Users on G2 report that Nagios XI offers robust Performance Monitoring features, scoring 9.6, which reviewers say provide deep insights into system performance. In comparison, Paessler PRTG scored 9.3, with some users mentioning that while it is effective, it may not provide the same level of detail as Nagios.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG has a strong focus on Multi-Network Capability, scoring 9.0, which users say is beneficial for organizations managing multiple networks. Conversely, Nagios XI scored 9.1, with users noting its capabilities but suggesting that it may require more configuration to achieve similar results.
- Users say that Nagios XI excels in AI/ML Integration, scoring 8.9, which reviewers mention enhances its predictive capabilities. In contrast, Paessler PRTG scored 7.5, with users reporting that its AI features are less developed, limiting its ability to provide proactive insights.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nagios XI
No pricing availablePaessler PRTG
Free Trial
Free Trial
10000 Sensors Per Year
30 Day Full Access Free Trial
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Free Version After the Trial
- Free Full Features for 30 days
Free Trial
Nagios XI
Free Trial is available
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
46
9.3
145
Ease of Use
8.9
45
8.9
145
Ease of Setup
6.9
13
8.8
127
Ease of Admin
7.5
10
8.6
99
Quality of Support
8.8
45
8.6
132
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
10
8.6
92
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
45
9.1
136
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
9.5
37
9.3
72
9.1
37
9.2
72
8.8
36
7.9
70
9.1
37
9.1
69
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.0
40
Management
9.1
37
8.9
68
8.8
37
8.8
69
9.1
37
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
Visibility
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.2
53
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
53
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
8.5
18
9.1
56
9.0
18
9.3
56
8.5
18
8.9
54
Monitoring and Management
8.9
18
8.9
54
Feature Not Available
8.0
51
8.8
18
8.5
53
8.6
18
9.3
56
8.9
9
9.1
49
9.0
8
8.6
48
Cloud environment support
7.6
9
8.3
41
8.1
9
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
9.4
14
9.3
53
9.0
14
8.8
53
9.2
14
8.8
52
Feature Not Available
7.1
49
Management
9.4
14
8.8
52
8.9
14
9.2
52
9.2
14
9.0
51
9.2
14
9.2
53
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Feature Not Available
6.7
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Response
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Feature Not Available
8.3
19
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
Feature Not Available
8.6
21
Feature Not Available
8.3
21
Functionality
9.0
5
8.5
21
Feature Not Available
8.7
21
Feature Not Available
8.2
21
8.0
5
8.3
22
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
Nagios XI and Paessler PRTG are categorized as Enterprise Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Server Monitoring, and Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
Nagios XI has no unique categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, and Observability Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nagios XI
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
46.0%
Internet
14.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Insurance
4.0%
Other
24.0%
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%
Discussions
What is Nagios XI used for?
1 Comment
S
We are managing the Monitoring of Linux OS, and Windows OS, Various Network Devices, Websites and other Services Read more
Nagios XI has no more discussions with answers
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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