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Obkio vs Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Both stand on network performance monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Obkio combines synthetic performance checks with device monitoring, application checks, and traceroutes. The free plan and trial have explicit agent limits; larger or specialized plans require a quote.
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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
| Obkio | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $249 a month | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 12 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | obkio.com | paessler.com |
| On network performance monitoring software | #5 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
Obkio: what it does well
- Synthetic checks run every 500 milliseconds.
- Measures latency, packet loss, jitter, throughput, and MOS.
- Traceroutes show hop-level latency.
- Exports reports as Excel, PDF, or JSON.
- Uses synthetic traffic, not captured user traffic.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to two software agents.
- Trial lasts 14 days and allows up to 10 agents.
- Agents above two are disabled after trial.
- Live chat and email support are listed for weekdays.
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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