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GlassWire 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 AndroidWebWindows
GlassWire combines traffic visibility with firewall controls, while its Android app focuses on app data use and connections. The free tier keeps only short histories; the Personal Plan costs $2.99 a month when billed annually.
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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
| GlassWire | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal Plan: $2.99 a month | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | GlassWire | Not published |
| Website | glasswire.com | paessler.com |
| On network monitoring | #10 of 55 | #20 of 55 |
GlassWire: what it does well
- Traffic analysis can break usage down by app and host.
- Alerts identify unusual changes and unknown Wi-Fi devices.
- Android can block app connections over mobile or Wi-Fi.
- Personal Plan includes unlimited network history.
What to know first
- Free network history is limited to 24 hours.
- Free bandwidth history covers one day.
- Desktop requires Windows 10 or later.
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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