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PRTG Network Monitor vs Riverbed NPM+ comparison

Paessler GmbH and Riverbed are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Paessler GmbH is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.7, while Riverbed is ranked #95. Paessler GmbH holds a 4.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to Riverbed’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Paessler GmbH users are willing to recommend the solution.
PRTG Network Monitor
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91% willing to recommend
Riverbed NPM+
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0% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

PRTG Network Monitor and Riverbed NPM+ are prominent contenders in the network performance management sector. PRTG is known for its cost-effectiveness and straightforward operation, while Riverbed offers extensive features that cater to advanced networks, making it an attractive option for those seeking detailed insights.

Features: PRTG Network Monitor offers an all-in-one solution with customizable dashboards, real-time alerts, and expansive sensor choices suitable for general monitoring needs. On the other hand, Riverbed NPM+ delivers enhanced traffic flow analysis, advanced troubleshooting tools, and application performance capabilities, catering to environments that demand intricate optimization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PRTG Network Monitor is praised for its easy deployment and ample customer support resources, making it suitable for organizations with limited IT expertise. In contrast, Riverbed NPM+ has a more complex deployment due to its broad feature set but offers dedicated customer service that enhances product efficiency.

Pricing and ROI: PRTG Network Monitor, with its low initial cost, appeals to budget-conscious companies, yielding substantial ROI with effective monitoring. Riverbed NPM+ commands a higher upfront investment, yet the enhanced performance diagnostics it provides can offer significant value for organizations focused on comprehensive network insights.

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Categories and Ranking

PRTG Network Monitor
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
5th
Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
IT Infrastructure Monitoring (8th)
Riverbed NPM+
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
95th
Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software
49th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of PRTG Network Monitor is 4.3%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Riverbed NPM+ is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Tochukwu Uzomba - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently monitor networks across regions with seamless setup and robust feature set
PRTG Network Monitor is easy to set up. Within a few minutes, it is operational. It is an all-in-one monitoring solution without extra costs. For example, we set it up for an insurance company with branches across Africa. We are able to monitor from Lagos without installing anything in the branches, using the agentless feature. We just put in the IP address and the parameter, and we monitor from those ends. Additionally, all the sensors are very useful. Most people are interested in the bandwidth monitoring sensor to see what bandwidth the users are consuming. The pricing is affordable compared to SolarWinds.
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Akhilesh Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to easily troubleshoot issues and fix it
If the backend server and application servers are not responding properly, users can use the tool to find out the issue. It also helps to find out where the issue is happening. Customers can easily troubleshoot the issue and fix it.  Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The alerting system is very stable, and it's helpful whenever any sensor is down."
"The real-time monitoring feature in PRTG is invaluable to me"
"The remote probe feature in PRTG Network Monitor helps you monitor remote systems or your network at a lower cost than other solutions."
"The network visualization helps us to drill down deeper."
"It is able to satisfy all our requirements in terms of email notifications and specific errors on the devices."
"I like the mobility of the PRTG Network Monitor and ITOps Dashboard."
"The most valuable feature of PRTG Network Monitor is its ease of use."
"PRTG is integrated on Windows."
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"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Cons

"In the next release, PRTG Network Monitor should add a backup solution."
"The solution has to evolve as an end-to-end monitoring solution. It has to do better at understanding the application at the deepest level."
"The only sort of limitation is the actual probes. So, if you don't have enough probes on there, you can over flip them and cause the WMI sensors and SNMP sensors to sort of overload. Sometimes, they might timeout for a minute, but they do come back."
"The technical support service should be improved."
"The Desktop app is good but it can be really sluggish at times, especially when you're editing different elements."
"Its price can be better. Its price is a problem for us because it is in dollars, and there is a high conversion rate. In terms of new features, it can have BGP monitoring. It should also have a dashboard and maps editor."
"They could improve the process of updating the license."
"When using PRTG Network Monitor it is beneficial if you have prior experience with it, the user interface could improve."
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"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for PRTG Network Monitor is a nine out of ten. It meets my company's budget and monitoring requirements. My company is on a perpetual license."
"PRTG Network Monitor is cheap."
"Cost was a factor when selecting this solution, but it just did everything we wanted it to do."
"The licensing fees are billed annually and there are no costs in addition to this."
"I rate the price of PRTG Network Monitor an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"We are using the basic PRTG that we can download for free. For now, we only need to monitor less than 100 devices. For more than 100 devices, we would need to buy a license. PRTG is much cheaper than SolarWinds."
"The pricing is reasonable for the features provided."
"We've got 1,000 nodes and I believe it's a few hundred quid a month."
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"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
46%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Retailer
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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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...
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What do you like most about PRTG Network Monitor?
The tool is integrated with our email for the alerts.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PRTG Network Monitor?
The pricing is in the middle. It's not too high, nor too low, but it's reasonable.
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What do you like most about Alluvio Network Performance Management?
Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alluvio Network Performance Management?
The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten.
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What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?
The tool needs to add monitoring features for threats and vulnerabilities. It should also add database activity monitoring features.
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Alluvio Network Performance Management
 

Overview

PRTG Network Monitor runs on a Windows machine within your network, collecting various statistics from the machines, software, and devices which you designate. PRTG comes with an easy-to-use web interface with point-and-click configuration. You can easily share data from it with non-technical colleagues and customers, including via live graphs and custom reports. This will let you plan for network expansion, see what applications are using most of your connection, and make sure that no one is hogging the entire network just to torrent videos.

To monitor a large IT environment, it's important to be able to scale PRTG up. Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor includes all the proven capabilities of PRTG Network Monitor, which are enhanced by exclusive ITOps Board for a service-oriented, central overview of multiple PRTG servers.

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Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that uses Riverbed Unified Agent to collect decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. It fills visibility gaps caused by encrypted tunnels in Zero Trust, remote work, and cloud-native environments. Taking an agent-based deployment approach ensures flexibility, simplicity, and scalability. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability.

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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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