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Ivanti vs PRTG Network Monitor

Ivanti logo

Ivanti

Networking

Security, service management, and unified endpoint management

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
PRTG Network Monitor logo

PRTG Network Monitor

Networking

Infrastructure monitoring licensed by sensor count, not by device, which changes what a licence actually covers

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ivanti no pricing information published - enterprise custom pricing required; PRTG Network Monitor licensing by sensor rather than device means the real cost per device is unpredictable until sensor density is measured; a small network of complex devices can need a much larger tier than device count alone suggests
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ivanti and PRTG Network Monitor actually diverge.

Attributes where Ivanti and PRTG Network Monitor differ
AttributeIvantiPRTG Network Monitor
Pricing modelquotePer sensor tier, billed monthly on an annual contract
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, iOS, Android

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 Ivanti

Nothing recorded that PRTG Network Monitor does not also cover.

Only in PRTG Network Monitor

  • Sensor-based monitoring
  • Auto-discovery
  • Multiple monitoring technologies
  • Maps and dashboards
  • Cloud and hybrid deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ivanti

  • Controlling device compliance and patches for remote workforcesnot PRTG Network Monitor
  • Automating service ticketing and change processes at enterprise scalenot PRTG Network Monitor
  • Enforcing device compliance before network access in regulated industriesnot PRTG Network Monitor
  • Prioritizing vulnerability patches by risk levelnot PRTG Network Monitor
  • Enabling passwordless zero-trust access without VPN infrastructurenot PRTG Network Monitor

PRTG Network Monitor

  • An IT team wanting network, server and application monitoring in one product rather than assembling separate open source toolsnot Ivanti
  • An organisation that wants a Windows-installable on-premises monitoring server with a polished UI out of the boxnot Ivanti
  • A team sizing a monitoring purchase that needs to calculate sensor density per device carefully before committing to a tiernot Ivanti
  • A company wanting hybrid on-premises and cloud monitoring from the same licence and dashboardnot Ivanti

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ivanti

  • no pricing information published - enterprise custom pricing required

PRTG Network Monitor

  • Licensing by sensor rather than device means the real cost per device is unpredictable until sensor density is measured; a small network of complex devices can need a much larger tier than device count alone suggests
  • Different PRTG licence sizes cannot be combined on one server, so outgrowing a tier means a step change to the next tier rather than a smooth incremental add
  • It requires a Windows server for on-premises deployment, which is an added infrastructure and patching burden compared with a Linux-native open source alternative
  • Pricing is materially higher than open source options like Icinga or LibreNMS for comparable core monitoring capability, and the premium is for polish and support rather than unique functionality
  • The free tier (100 sensors) is limited enough that most real deployments quickly need a paid tier, so it functions more as a trial than a genuinely usable free offering
  • Custom sensor scripting and advanced configuration still require real monitoring expertise; the polished UI does not remove the underlying complexity of correctly instrumenting a large network

Pricing, plan by plan

Ivanti

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Ivanti review.

PRTG Network Monitor

On request
  • PRTG 500$200/month
    • Up to 500 sensors
  • PRTG 1000$358/month
    • Up to 1,000 sensors
  • PRTG 2500$742/month
    • Up to 2,500 sensors
  • PRTG 5000$1300/month
    • Up to 5,000 sensors

Which should you pick?

Choose Ivanti if

Nothing in the data separates Ivanti from PRTG Network Monitor on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Ivanti review

Choose PRTG Network Monitor if

  • You need sensor-based monitoring.
  • You work on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want auto-discovery.
PRTG Network Monitor review

Questions people ask

Is Ivanti or PRTG Network Monitor better?
Neither clearly leads. Ivanti starts at On request and PRTG Network Monitor at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ivanti or PRTG Network Monitor?
Ivanti starts at On request and PRTG Network Monitor at On request.
Does Ivanti or PRTG Network Monitor run on more platforms?
Ivanti runs on Web. PRTG Network Monitor runs on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
What is Ivanti best used for?
Ivanti is most often used for controlling device compliance and patches for remote workforces, automating service ticketing and change processes at enterprise scale, enforcing device compliance before network access in regulated industries, prioritizing vulnerability patches by risk level. Of those, controlling device compliance and patches for remote workforces and automating service ticketing and change processes at enterprise scale are not what PRTG Network Monitor is typically brought in for.
What can Ivanti do that PRTG Network Monitor cannot?
PRTG Network Monitor covers Sensor-based monitoring, Auto-discovery, Multiple monitoring technologies, Maps and dashboards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ivanti: How much does Ivanti cost?

Ivanti does not publish pricing on their website. As an enterprise solution, pricing is customized based on organizational needs. Contact Ivanti through their website to request a demo and pricing information.

Source
PRTG Network Monitor: Is PRTG licensed per device or per sensor?

Per sensor. Each individually monitored metric counts as one sensor, so a single device is typically several sensors.

PRTG Network Monitor: Can I combine two PRTG licence tiers on one server?

No, Paessler states different license sizes cannot be combined on one PRTG installation.

PRTG Network Monitor: Is there a free tier?

Yes, PRTG offers a free tier limited to 100 sensors, which most production networks will exceed quickly.

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