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FastNetMon 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.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose FastNetMon if your network team needs configurable DDoS detection with several mitigation methods and supports its traffic input protocols. Check that the 10G plan's 10 Gbps capacity and one-instance allowance fit your network, and account for the activation fee and bandwidth-based licensing.
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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.
Visit Paessler PRTG Network MonitorThe facts
| FastNetMon | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | FastNetMon LiveView add-on: $720 a year | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fastnetmon.com | paessler.com |
| On network monitoring | #6 of 55 | #20 of 55 |
FastNetMon: what it does well
- Detects volumetric and packet-rate DDoS attacks in near real time.
- Accepts sFlow, NetFlow, IPFIX, jFlow, and mirrored traffic.
- Supports blackholing, BGP FlowSpec filtering, and external scrubbing diversion.
- Supports IPv4, IPv6, and listed major networking vendors.
- 30-day trial includes detection, mitigation tools, visibility, and analytics.
What to know first
- The 10G plan covers 10 Gbps of observed traffic.
- The 10G plan allows one FastNetMon instance and one monthly support ticket.
- Monthly subscriptions have a one-time $85 USD activation fee.
- Licensing must cover total network bandwidth; listed prices exclude UK VAT where applicable.
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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