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Paessler PRTG Network Monitor vs Site24x7 Network Monitoring

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.

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.

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Site24x7 Network Monitoring combines device discovery, live metrics, flow analysis, maps, integrations, and mobile access. Its free tier and trial support evaluation, while larger deployments should review plan limits and pricing.

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The facts

	Paessler PRTG Network Monitor	Site24x7 Network Monitoring
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	PRTG 500: $200 a year	Professional (All-in-one Monitoring): $42 a month
Plans published	6	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	paessler.com	site24x7.com
On network monitoring	#20 of 55	#22 of 55

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

Site24x7 Network Monitoring: what it does well

Maps network topology
Tracks real-time traffic metrics
Supports over 450 device types
Offers a free forever tier
Includes Android and iOS apps

What to know first

Free tier covers 50 resources
Listed device limit is 10
Paid plans start at $42 a month
Enterprise pricing requires a quote

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