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PRTG Network Monitor vs Redgate Monitor comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
PRTG Network Monitor enhances efficiency by reducing downtime, simplifying monitoring, improving resource allocation, and boosting IT productivity.
Sentiment score
7.2
Redgate Monitor improves efficiency by preventing system downtime, saving time and money, and simplifying infrastructure oversight with proactive alerts.
It provides accurate data for utilization, allowing us to monitor and optimize our investments in WAN connection capacity.
Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
After introducing PRTG Network Monitor, we have saved time, and it's easy for everybody to monitor everything.
Architect at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
The implementation reduced our employee resources from 20-25 to 5-6 employees.
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
I have seen a return on investment because it has enabled our clients to review all their estate in one place, far easier and better than what SCOM was providing them with.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
I have seen a return on investment since Redgate Monitor has reduced cost by alerting IT staff to an emerging issue prior to it reaching crash states.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I believe the use and helpfulness of Redgate Monitor warrant valid investment for any company seeking to maximize efficiency.
SQL Server Senior DBA at a media company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
PRTG Network Monitor's support is praised for knowledge but faces criticism for email-only contact and delayed response times.
Sentiment score
7.3
Redgate Monitor's customer service is highly rated for its exceptional, fast, and responsive support, consistently ensuring user satisfaction.
They resolve our queries 24/7.
software engineer at Capgemini
The setup process is well-documented, making it easy to deploy.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
Tutorials are available so I can manage any issue with PRTG Network Monitor easily.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
The customer support is very proactive, supportive, and available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
The customer support for Redgate Monitor has been fast and responsive.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I would rate customer support a nine.
Senior Database Administrator at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
PRTG Network Monitor offers easy scalability, efficient integration, and cost optimization for both small and large business infrastructures.
Sentiment score
7.0
Redgate Monitor is praised for scalability and adaptability, though there are concerns about addressing existing safety issues effectively.
On a scale of one to ten, scalability is rated as 9.5.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
PRTG Network Monitor has the ability to scale and add new devices.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
You can install them in each network, even if they are not connected, and it works.
IT Consultant at M-COM s.r.o
Redgate Monitor is highly scalable.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Redgate Monitor's scalability fits our organization's needs perfectly and handles growth well.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
Redgate Monitor's scalability is indeed valid.
SQL Server Senior DBA at a media company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
PRTG Network Monitor is reliable and stable, though performance issues may occur if exceeding probe limits or with manual refreshes.
Sentiment score
8.6
Users unanimously find Redgate Monitor stable, reliable, and lag-free, ensuring dependable performance and safety for database management.
We haven't needed vendor support for the last three years, which demonstrates the product's stability.
Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
PRTG Network Monitor is stable in my experience, and I have not encountered issues with crashes or downtime.
Associates at Mphasis
PRTG Network Monitor is very stable and requires low maintenance.
Software Engineer at Asahi Beverages
I have not experienced lagging or downtime.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
I believe Redgate Monitor is stable; although dealing with databases requires caution, I have not encountered any negative experiences regarding its safety.
SQL Server Senior DBA at a media company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

PRTG Network Monitor needs better database structure, customization, integrations, Unix support, mobile features, pricing, and sensor performance.
Users seek enhanced customization, simplified dashboards, improved automation, remote access, efficiency, and cost reductions in Redgate Monitor.
The initial auto-discovery added too many unnecessary sensors, so auto-discovery should only take the necessary sensors into consideration.
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
They need to improve application performance monitoring, error tracing mechanisms, and log management.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
PRTG Network Monitor should provide syslog monitoring since it is not available at this time.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
Just alerting is great, but having the ability to act through the app would be valuable.
For alert customization, it should be possible to have customization for every DB metric, which would be very useful.
Senior Database Administrator at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
One of the areas that Redgate Monitor needs to improve includes providing a dedicated section of code for missing indexes.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
 

Setup Cost

PRTG Network Monitor offers scalable pricing from free to premium, catering to various enterprise needs with flexible licensing options.
Enterprise users praise Redgate Monitor's pricing but suggest subscription model improvements for better SME accessibility.
The licensing part is a recurring license for every year, which is very affordable, making PRTG Network Monitor budget-friendly.
software engineer at Capgemini
Pricing is by the number of devices, not by sensor.
Solutions Architect at Boch Systems Company Limited
The prices are very high for PRTG Network Monitor.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
The cost could be a little bit lower, especially for small and medium enterprises to use this tool.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I must say I don't favor the subscription model, and the price is somewhat higher.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I consider it a fair amount.
SQL Server Senior DBA at a media company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

PRTG Network Monitor excels with real-time monitoring, customizable alerts, seamless integration, and comprehensive reports, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
Redgate Monitor enhances database performance and management with alerts, resource monitoring, and reports for improved productivity and security.
PRTG Network Monitor already provided me with 100 free sensors, which is enough for my network monitoring.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at Atlas
PRTG Network Monitor has a good dashboard that shows each and every piece of information, so we can easily find out what is happening with the systems.
Architect at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
These reports help me in my day-to-day work, and I rely on them because they provide proof during escalation, with exact downtime logs and related information.
Software engineer at Bosch
The best features Redgate Monitor offers include detailed resource monitoring, instant alerts, and easy customization.
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Redgate Monitor has minimized downtime of critical systems due to proactive alerts as resource usage hits critical customizable thresholds.
Senior Software Engineer at Infosys
I find myself relying on the monitor the most because as a DBA, my sole responsibility is to make sure that the data is up and accessible.
 

Categories and Ranking

PRTG Network Monitor
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (4th), Cloud Monitoring Software (7th)
Redgate Monitor
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of PRTG Network Monitor is 2.9%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redgate Monitor is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PRTG Network Monitor2.9%
Redgate Monitor0.5%
Other96.6%
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

MC
Senior consultant at Cambridge Institute of Technology
Has reduced troubleshooting time and improved issue detection through sensor alerts and team collaboration
PRTG Network Monitor can be improved because the dashboard themes feel outdated. It should be updated to a newer version for the new Gen Z customers. The notification sound options are limited unless customized. Restarting probes after Windows updates is necessary, and there should be some kind of automatic restart. The initial auto-discovery added too many unnecessary sensors, so auto-discovery should only take the necessary sensors into consideration.
Micah Richards - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Unisys
Centralized monitoring has reduced outages and enables faster diagnosis across all database servers
The best features Redgate Monitor offers include detailed resource monitoring, instant alerts, and easy customization. A user can quickly see how your server is performing and which queries are taking the longest. The instant alerts and customizable options help since it is a multiple-platform database observability for the entire estate. I use this to optimize performance, ensure security, and mitigate potential risks with fast, deep-dive analysis and intelligent alerting. I love Redgate Monitor because it helps manage an entire database estate from a single pane of glass. Redgate Monitor has positively impacted my organization by creating database observability to proactively mitigate potential risks with instant problem diagnosis and customizable alerting. It accelerates daily database maintenance by automating time-consuming manual tasks, such as identifying long-running queries or tracking blocked processes, which frees up time to proactively improve the performance and security of servers. I have seen time savings from twenty percent to forty-five percent. It also helps to minimize downtime.
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise50
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
PRTG network monitor is one of the best tool i have ever used for the monitoring. It have auto discovery option. it avoid the configuring the device in PRTG. It automatically discover the device an...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PRTG Network Monitor?
The pricing was higher at the beginning, but the recurring licensing cost is affordable and reasonable. Overall, the pricing, setup cost, and licensing is fair for our industry. They have quoted us...
What needs improvement with PRTG Network Monitor?
The reporting features look very technical and that can be improved. If they can change the report so everyone can understand it, that would be helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Redgate Monitor?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I consider it a fair amount; my peers also feel that it falls within a comfortable range.
What needs improvement with Redgate Monitor?
Regarding how Redgate Monitor can be improved, I think the capability to actually handle things would be a great feature. The ability to do things from a phone to a SQL server for standard issues w...
What is your primary use case for Redgate Monitor?
My main use case for Redgate Monitor is to keep watch on the servers and to know when incidents occur and to have a proactive reaction instead of a reactionary response. A specific example of how I...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Jameson Bank, Sidnix, RungeICT, MedicalAnimal, Truck-lite, GamingGrids, The Covell Group, Forsythn County Schools, NetMass, Musgrove Park Hospital, Lanes Health, Columbia Southern University, Vodafone, Intrust Bank
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