Networking · head to head
Auvik vs Palo Alto Networks
Auvik
Networking
Cloud-based network monitoring and management priced by managed device count, quote-only
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Auvik no pricing is published anywhere on the site; every number requires submitting a lead form and speaking to sales, which slows down basic vendor comparison; Palo Alto Networks enterprise-focused pricing model
- They diverge on capability: Auvik covers Automated network mapping, Palo Alto Networks covers Advanced threat prevention.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Auvik and Palo Alto Networks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Auvik | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote, per managed device | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid |
| Founded | Unknown | 2005 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Networking).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Auvik
- Automated network mapping
- Configuration backup
- Multi-tenant MSP view
- Traffic insight
- Device-based billing with exclusions
Only in Palo Alto Networks
- Advanced threat prevention
- Threat detection and response
- Cloud security
- Endpoint protection
- Network security
- API protection
- Incident response
- Threat intelligence
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Auvik
- An MSP wanting a single SaaS platform to monitor and map multiple client networks with per-client segregationnot Palo Alto Networks
- An internal IT team wanting automatic, versioned configuration backup for switches and routers without managing that infrastructure themselvesnot Palo Alto Networks
- A network team wanting continuous, automatically updated network topology mapping rather than maintaining diagrams manuallynot Palo Alto Networks
- An organisation wanting traffic visibility by application without deploying a separate flow collectornot Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
- Enterprise network security and threat protectionnot Auvik
- Cloud-native application protectionnot Auvik
- Identity and access securitynot Auvik
- Security operations and incident responsenot Auvik
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Auvik
- No pricing is published anywhere on the site; every number requires submitting a lead form and speaking to sales, which slows down basic vendor comparison
- Billing by managed device count means the total cost is not knowable in advance without first running an accurate device count against Auvik's specific inclusion and exclusion rules
- As a SaaS-only product with no on-premises option, an organisation loses monitoring visibility if its own internet connection to Auvik's cloud goes down at the same time as the incident it needs to diagnose
- MSP-focused multi-tenant packaging may include features an internal IT team monitoring only its own network does not need, while still pricing against that broader feature set
- Configuration backup and restore depend on Auvik correctly supporting the specific hardware models on a given network; less common vendors may have thinner support
- Volume discounts exist but are also not published, so an MSP scaling client count has no way to model margin impact before negotiating each contract renewal
Palo Alto Networks
- Enterprise-focused pricing model
- Complex implementation required
Pricing, plan by plan
Auvik
On request- Auvik$undefined/month
- Automated network mapping
- Configuration backup
- MSP multi-tenant packages available
Palo Alto Networks
On request- Enterprise$undefined/year
- Threat prevention
- Detection and response
- Cloud security
Which should you pick?
Choose Palo Alto Networks if
- You need advanced threat prevention.
- You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
- You also want threat detection and response.
Questions people ask
- Is Auvik or Palo Alto Networks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Auvik starts at On request and Palo Alto Networks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Auvik or Palo Alto Networks?
- Auvik starts at On request and Palo Alto Networks at On request.
- Does Auvik or Palo Alto Networks run on more platforms?
- Auvik runs on Web. Palo Alto Networks runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
- What is Auvik best used for?
- Auvik is most often used for an msp wanting a single saas platform to monitor and map multiple client networks with per-client segregation, an internal it team wanting automatic, versioned configuration backup for switches and routers without managing that infrastructure themselves, a network team wanting continuous, automatically updated network topology mapping rather than maintaining diagrams manually, an organisation wanting traffic visibility by application without deploying a separate flow collector. Of those, an msp wanting a single saas platform to monitor and map multiple client networks with per-client segregation and an internal it team wanting automatic, versioned configuration backup for switches and routers without managing that infrastructure themselves are not what Palo Alto Networks is typically brought in for.
- What can Auvik do that Palo Alto Networks cannot?
- Auvik covers Automated network mapping, Configuration backup, Multi-tenant MSP view, Traffic insight. Palo Alto Networks covers Advanced threat prevention, Threat detection and response, Cloud security, Endpoint protection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Auvik: Is Auvik priced per network or per device?
Per device, according to Auvik's own FAQ; some device categories like access points and printers are monitored at no additional charge.
Palo Alto Networks: How much do Palo Alto Networks products cost?
Palo Alto Networks does not publish pricing on their main website. Customers must request a demo, trial, or contact their sales team directly to receive custom pricing based on specific security needs and deployment scale.
SourceAuvik: Is there any published price?
No, all pricing is quote-only through a sales conversation.
Auvik: Does Auvik require an on-premises server?
No, it is SaaS-delivered with a lightweight local collector rather than a full on-premises monitoring server.
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