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Compare Nagios Network Analyzer and Paessler PRTG 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1,750 About 50 devices /perpetual license
Nagios Network Analyzer
Star Rating
(29)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(128)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,750 About 50 devices /perpetual license
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Paessler PRTG excels in Ease of Use with a score of 8.6, while Nagios Network Analyzer falls short with a score of 7.0. Reviewers mention that PRTG's intuitive interface makes it easier for teams to navigate and utilize effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG offers superior Alerting capabilities with a score of 9.5 compared to Nagios's 9.0. Users appreciate PRTG's customizable alert settings, which allow for more tailored notifications based on specific network conditions.
- G2 users highlight the Data Visualization features of Paessler PRTG, scoring 9.2, as a standout aspect, while Nagios Network Analyzer scores slightly lower at 8.5. Users say that PRTG's dashboards provide clearer insights into network performance, making it easier to identify issues at a glance.
- Users on G2 report that Paessler PRTG shines in Setup Ease with a score of 8.5, while Nagios Network Analyzer struggles with a score of 5.9. Reviewers mention that PRTG's straightforward installation process allows for quicker deployment, which is crucial for teams needing immediate monitoring solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG's Quality of Support is rated at 8.3, outperforming Nagios Network Analyzer's 7.4. Users appreciate PRTG's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, which help resolve issues more efficiently.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG's Performance Monitoring capabilities are rated at 9.3, closely competing with Nagios's 9.4. However, reviewers mention that PRTG's real-time analytics provide a more comprehensive view of network health, making it easier to spot trends and anomalies.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nagios Network Analyzer
No pricing availablePaessler PRTG
PRTG 500
$1,750
About 50 devices /perpetual license
Perpetual license -Monitor up to 50 devices or more with 500 sensors, based on an average of 10 sensors per device.
Free Trial
Nagios Network Analyzer
Free Trial is available
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
25
9.2
113
Ease of Use
7.0
25
8.8
113
Ease of Setup
5.9
9
8.5
95
Ease of Admin
6.7
8
8.6
90
Quality of Support
7.4
18
8.5
101
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
6
8.7
83
Product Direction (% positive)
5.1
24
9.0
107
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
24
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
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
8
9.3
60
9.0
8
9.1
60
Feature Not Available
7.6
58
9.2
8
9.1
57
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Management
Feature Not Available
8.9
56
8.5
8
8.7
57
Feature Not Available
7.8
55
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
6.9
28
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
6.5
28
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.0
28
Not enough data
6.4
28
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
4.8
27
Not enough data
4.5
27
Not enough data
4.9
27
Agentic AI - Network 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
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
7.8
21
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
7.1
20
Not enough data
6.5
21
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
6.7
20
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
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.8
45
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
9.1
45
Agentic AI - Hardware 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
Visibility
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.8
46
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
7.7
42
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.4
39
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.0
35
Agentic AI - Server 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
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
5.4
27
Management
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.9
31
Agentic AI - Enterprise 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
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
6.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
17
Response
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.2
16
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
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
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 Network Analyzer and Paessler PRTG are categorized as Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
Nagios Network Analyzer has no unique categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nagios Network Analyzer
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
Internet
27.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Networking
13.8%
Telecommunications
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Other
20.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Telecommunications
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
5.6%
Higher Education
4.0%
Computer Software
4.0%
Other
60.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Nagios Network Analyzer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Internet
Nagios is ubiquitous when it comes to monitoring and plenty of resources on how to implement it are around.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Hiral P.
Verified User in Telecommunications
not scalable lots of configuration hard to understand not accurate nagios host itself freeze up and then all other host show down and give false alram
Paessler PRTG
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Haley R.
Verified User in Construction
Upgrading the software is extremely easy. There is no need to do any command line it is all downloaded and installed locally with the PRTG upgrade wizard. You get a good amount of probes for a great price which really sold us above Solar Winds
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Beyond a certain number of preconfigured sensors for software, manufacturers, or systems, it quickly becomes a hassle to create custom sensors that are adapted. The whole setup quickly encounters limitations if you are someone who is technically demanding...
Verified User in Internet
Nagios is ubiquitous when it comes to monitoring and plenty of resources on how to implement it are around.
Haley R.
Verified User in Construction
Upgrading the software is extremely easy. There is no need to do any command line it is all downloaded and installed locally with the PRTG upgrade wizard. You get a good amount of probes for a great price which really sold us above Solar Winds
Hiral P.
Verified User in Telecommunications
not scalable lots of configuration hard to understand not accurate nagios host itself freeze up and then all other host show down and give false alram
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Beyond a certain number of preconfigured sensors for software, manufacturers, or systems, it quickly becomes a hassle to create custom sensors that are adapted. The whole setup quickly encounters limitations if you are someone who is technically demanding...
Discussions
Nagios Network Analyzer has no discussions with answers
Paessler FAQ
1 comment
GR
The link provided is a URL to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the Paessler website, which is a company known for its network monitoring...Read 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
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