# What is the most affordable network management software for SMBs?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">I want to start a discussion with G2 experts on <strong>what the most affordable </strong><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools"><strong>network management software</strong></a><strong> for SMBs is</strong>.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Based on affordability, feature breadth, and G2 presence, the <strong>top six tools</strong> often mentioned by SMB users include: <strong>SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, ManageEngine OpManager, PRTG Network Monitor, Auvik, WhatsUp Gold,</strong> and <strong>Zabbix</strong>.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>Best for Small Business:</strong></p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/paessler-prtg/reviews"><strong>PRTG Network Monitor</strong></a> - flexible sensor-based pricing helps SMBs start small while still gaining uptime monitoring, traffic analysis, and customizable alerts.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/zabbix/reviews"><strong>Zabbix</strong></a> - strong for cost-conscious teams needing scalable monitoring without licensing fees.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>Best for Mid-Market:</strong></p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews"><strong>Auvik</strong></a> - known for automated network mapping and simple subscription pricing that fits growing environments.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-opmanager/reviews"><strong>ManageEngine OpManager</strong></a> - offers affordable device monitoring, fault management, and basic automation.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><strong>Best for Enterprise (but scaled-down tiers suit SMBs too):</strong></p><ul><li>
<strong>SolarWinds NPM</strong> and <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews"><strong>WhatsUp Gold</strong></a> - deeper analytics and topology insights, though pricing may be higher depending on deployment.</li></ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">For those managing small or growing networks, which tools have given you the best balance of cost, visibility, and ease of use, and why?</p>

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;SMBs often find strong cost-to-visibility value in tools like &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/paessler-prtg/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(17, 85, 204);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRTG&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(17, 85, 204);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Auvik&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;, and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/zabbix/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(17, 85, 204);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zabbix&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt;, while growing teams lean on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-opmanager/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(17, 85, 204);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OpManager&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; or &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(17, 85, 204);&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WhatsUp Gold&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);&quot;&gt; for deeper insights. Which features matter most to you daily?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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