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Paessler PRTG Network Monitor vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Both stand on file integrity monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

Visit Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

InsightIDR brings log monitoring, configurable detections, and real-time alerts into a cloud product. Compare the plan capabilities and add-on retention terms to decide whether its stated coverage fits your security monitoring needs.

Visit Rapid7 InsightIDR

The facts

	Paessler PRTG Network Monitor	Rapid7 InsightIDR
Free plan	Yes	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	PRTG 500: $200 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	6	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	paessler.com	rapid7.com
On file integrity monitoring software	#8 of 24	#23 of 24

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

Rapid7 InsightIDR: what it does well

Cloud deployment with web access
Supports custom detection rules
Provides real-time alerts
Uses Log Entry Query Language (LEQL)
Advanced plan includes AI triage, deception technology, and threat intelligence

What to know first

Pricing is available on request
Retention extensions are listed as add-ons
Essentials lists 90 days of log retention

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