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Cisco ThousandEyes vs Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Both stand on network monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cisco ThousandEyes offers several monitoring views across a hybrid deployment model and multiple platforms. Buyers need to request pricing and use the 15-day trial because no free plan is listed.
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PRTG combines on-premises infrastructure monitoring with alerts, reports, dashboards, and an API. Check sensor needs and the single-license-per-server limit when choosing a plan.
Visit Paessler PRTG Network MonitorThe facts
| Cisco ThousandEyes | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | thousandeyes.com | paessler.com |
| On network monitoring | #52 of 55 | #20 of 55 |
Cisco ThousandEyes: what it does well
- Provides synthetic service checks
- Includes network traffic monitoring
- Offers topology maps
- Supports hybrid deployment
- Runs on Android, macOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only on request
- Trial lasts 15 days
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor: what it does well
- More than 250 preconfigured sensors
- Customizable alerts and scheduled reports
- API for monitoring data and custom features
- Free iOS and Android monitoring apps
What to know first
- Mobile apps do not support cluster setups
- License sizes cannot be combined on one server
- Paid plans start at $200/mo billed annually
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