Network Monitoring Service Pricing Comparison

Network monitoring service pricing is shaped by several factors. Providers typically offer different pricing models such as per-device, per-host, or per-technician billing. We reviewed pricing of top 5 network monitoring software to identify the most affordable one:

Software

For

1

Paessler PRTG

is an all-in-one monitoring solution focused on optimizing network performance through real-time traffic and infrastructure insights.

2

LogicMonitor

AI-driven predictive insights

3

Atera

windows-focused deep observability

Top Network Monitoring Services Pricing Comparison

* When the solution is used to manage the max number of prices allowed by the package. These prices can be considered the minimum prices.

** Paessler PRTG uses a pricing model based on the number of aspects or sensors monitored. One aspect equals ~10 devices.¹

***Datadog pricing is per host, with different tiers for basic to advanced features. A “host” refers to any physical or virtual operating system instance that is being monitored. You can consider it as a device.²

**** A technician refers to a user who has access to the Atera platform to manage IT operations. The pricing is based on the number of technicians, not on the number of devices.³

****LogicMonitor charges based on specific resources. A resource is not strictly equivalent to a device. Instead, it refers to any unique infrastructure component that is monitored.⁴

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Affordability Comparison:

• Small Network (Up to 50 devices/hosts): WhatsUp Gold’s Business Plan at $899/year for 50 devices is the most affordable for small deployments.
• Mid-Sized Network: PRTG’s tiered pricing could be more cost-effective for networks with up to 1,000 devices. For example, €2,899/year (~$3,200) for 1,000 sensors.
• Enterprise-Level: Atera’s per-technician pricing might be affordable depending on how many technicians manage the infrastructure, but Datadog’s Enterprise plan ($23 per host/month) could quickly add up for larger environments.

Paessler PRTG

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is an all-in-one network monitoring tool that tracks the performance and availability of devices. It offers real-time monitoring, customizable alerts, and reporting to ensure network health. Designed for businesses of all sizes, it supports both on-premises and cloud deployment options and scales based on the number of sensors used for monitoring different elements like bandwidth, traffic, and hardware.

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Paessler PRTG pricing depends on:

• PRTG 500: $2,149/year (up to 500 sensors)
• PRTG 1000: $3,899/year (up to 1,000 sensors)
• PRTG 2500: $8,099/year (up to 2,500 sensors)
• PRTG 5000: $14,199/year (up to 5,000 sensors)
• PRTG 10000: $17,899/year (up to 10,000 sensors)

If you have an existing PRTG Network Monitor subscription and need more sensors, you can upgrade to a larger license. There are two scenarios:

1. New Subscription Period: The upgrade takes effect when the new subscription starts, with no change to your license key.
2. Mid-Term Upgrade: The upgrade takes effect immediately, and a new subscription period commences. You’ll receive a discount for unused days from your previous plan, and your license key remains unchanged.

LogicMonitor

LogicMonitor is a cloud-based monitoring platform that provides visibility, including networks, servers, and cloud services. It automates performance monitoring and offers features like advanced alerting, dashboards, and predictive insights to help prevent issues.

LogicMonitor offers several pricing plans for different types of monitoring:

1. Infrastructure Monitoring: $22 per resource/month, covering servers, virtual machines, storage, and networks.
2. Cloud IaaS Monitoring: $22 per resource/month for AWS EC2, Azure VM, GCP Compute Engine, and more.
3. Wireless Access Points Monitoring: $4 per resource/month, for devices like Juniper Mist, Cisco Meraki, and others.
4. Cloud PaaS & Container Monitoring: $3 per resource/month, covering AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.

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Atera

Atera offers tools for remote access, automation, patch management, and ticketing, making it suitable for managed service providers (MSPs). Atera provides flexible pricing, typically charged per technician, with different plans based on features such as reporting, audit logs, and security integrations.

Atera offers four pricing plans:

1. Professional: €149/month (billed annually). Includes remote management, monitoring, access, patch management, and more.
2. Expert: €189/month (billed annually). Adds unlimited Splashtop sessions, AnyDesk access, chat, and extended audit logs.
3. Master: €219/month (billed annually). Includes custom reports, longer audit log retention, and data recovery.
4. Enterprise: Custom pricing. Includes enterprise-grade services like SSO, private repositories, and premium support.

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Datadog

Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring and analytics platform. It integrates with hundreds of services and tools to monitor servers, databases, cloud services, and more.

• Free: $0/month, includes core features with 1-day metric retention and up to 5 hosts.
• Pro: $15/month per host (billed annually), includes 750+ integrations, out-of-the-box dashboards, and 15-month metric retention.
• Enterprise: $23/month per host (billed annually), adds machine learning-based alerts and live processes.
• DevSecOps Pro: $22/month per host, includes security features like continuous scanning and compliance frameworks.
• DevSecOps Enterprise: $34/month per host, includes advanced security features.

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Progress WhatsUp Gold

• Free Edition: $0, allows monitoring of up to 10 devices.
• Business: $899/year for monitoring up to 50 devices, scalable to 1,000 devices.
• Enterprise: $1,499/year for 50 devices, tailored for businesses monitoring over 1,000 devices.
• Enterprise Plus: $2,199/year for 50 devices, includes all additional add-ons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

For more on network monitoring

• Network Performance Monitoring to Maximize Business Efficiency
• Top 5 Network Performance Monitoring Tools
• 10 Network Performance Best Practices to Improve Network Optimization
• 26 Network Performance Metrics to Measure Network Health

Reference Links

1.

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor licenses & pricing

2.

Pricing | Datadog

3.

“Atera Pricing” Atera. Retrieved on 23 August, 2024.

4.

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor licenses & pricing

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