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MultiPing 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 trial Windows
MultiPing provides detailed Windows network monitoring with historical graphs, discovery, and flexible alerts. Its perpetual license and broad target support suit users who prefer installed software.
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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
| MultiPing | 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 | Single-user license: $39.99, paid once | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | multiping.com | paessler.com |
| On network monitoring | #46 of 55 | #20 of 55 |
MultiPing: what it does well
- Monitors multiple network targets
- Graphs latency and lost packets
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6
- Alerts through several actions
- Unlimited targets in license
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Dynamic DNS changes are only reported
- High-refresh-rate issue does not apply
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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