Ratings
Auvik
PRTG Network Monitor
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Spring 2024
Competitors
Auvik
Product Summary
Auvik is a network monitoring and management platform that offers comprehensive visibility of an enterprise’s network topology and automates routine tasks, allowing MSPs and IT Teams to work efficiently. Real-time monitoring and backups support quick resolution of issues and lessen downtime, which allows IT professionals to focus on more complex tasks.
Use Cases
- Remote monitoring:
Auvik can detect remote devices in a network and collect data that is then analyzed in order to send out alerts that speed up troubleshooting. - Backups:
Auvik automatically saves backups of network configurations, decreasing downtime and preventing loss of data. - Simple to set up:
Auvik only takes a few minutes to set up and detect and automatically add endpoints within a network.
Shortcomings
- Compatibility:
Auvik reviews say that not all network devices, such as Raspberry Pi devices, are compatible with the platform. - Alerting:
Auvik reviews say that users often receive false positives from alerts. Users also wish that alerts had more customization options. - Slow load times:
Larger networks make the platform lag and load slowly. - Difficult interface:
Reports say that Auvik offers a lot of network monitoring features that can overload the interface or the network map, making them hard to use and navigate.
PRTG Network Monitor
Product Summary
Praessler PRTG Network Monitor is an infrastructure monitoring solution that empowers sysadmins and IT teams to keep track of network devices around the globe. PRTG Network Monitor simplifies collecting device status and health reports and sending out alerts for unusual metrics. Pricing plans are based on sensor-based licensing.
Use Cases
- Remote monitoring:
With remote monitoring functions, PRTG Network Monitor can detect device status, and other metrics that the sensors have been configured to measure. - Network management:
PRTG provides visibility with dashboards that can display network conditions and issues such as network outages and traffic packet loss. - IT infrastructure security:
Its alert and report system acts a first line of defense against malware and other network vulnerabilities, allowing users to act quickly.
Shortcomings
- Limited features:
PRTG focuses primarily on network monitoring, and some users have complained about lack of integrations. - Pricing:
While they offer flexible plans, users have said that the sensor-based prices can become expensive with larger networks. - Alert issues:
Reviewers have noted that there are several issues with alerts such as lack of alerts for issues other than outages and disruptive false positive notifications.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Auvik and PRTG Network Monitor
NinjaOne sets itself apart with its exceptional customer reviews, usability and comprehensive integration options, positioning it ahead of its competitors. The platform’s interface is expertly crafted for both quick adoption and ease of use, vital for dynamic IT environments. This focus on user experience doesn’t compromise its robust feature set, which is designed to boost operational efficiency, an area where many competitors struggle.
In terms of integration, NinjaOne shines by offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of third-party applications, an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations. This makes it a more adaptable choice for varied IT ecosystems. Furthermore, NinjaOne’s scalability and performance consistency, even in large network scenarios, mark it as a superior option. Enhanced by advanced, customizable reporting tools, NinjaOne emerges as a leading choice for IT professionals seeking a dependable, efficientRMM platform.
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