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DU Meter 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.

DU Meter

Free trial Windows

DU Meter focuses on traffic visibility, threshold notifications, and an optional connectivity cutoff. Check the processor requirement and choose between the single-computer license and household Family Pack before buying.

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Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

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.

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The facts

	DU Meter	Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Regular DU Meter license: $8.98, paid once	PRTG 500: $200 a year
Plans published	2	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hageltech.com	paessler.com
On network monitoring	#42 of 57	#20 of 57

DU Meter: what it does well

Shows real-time download and upload graphs
Emails reports after weekly or monthly thresholds
Can block connectivity after an alert
Supports current listed Windows and Server editions
Includes technical support and minor upgrades

What to know first

No free plan
ARM processors are unsupported
Regular license covers one computer at a time
Family Pack is personal use only

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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