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Paessler PRTG Network Monitor vs The Dude
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+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 Free plan Windows
Visit The Dude The facts
| Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | The Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PRTG 500: $200 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | paessler.com | mikrotik.com |
| On network performance monitoring software | #8 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
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
The Dude: what it does well
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