PRTG Network Monitor vs SolarWinds NPM Pricing (2026)
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PRTG Network Monitor vs SolarWinds NPM

Network Monitoring pricing comparison · 2026

PRTG Network Monitor pricing ranges from $200–$1642/month, while SolarWinds NPM ranges from $0–$14995/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Network Monitoring
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PRTG Network Monitor
PRTG Network Monitor costs $200–$1,642 per month (billed annually) as of 2026, depending o
verified 13d ago
$350 $30K
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SolarWinds NPM
SolarWinds NPM uses custom enterprise pricing with no publicly listed rates.
verified 6w ago
$350 $30K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
PRTG saves $30K vs SolarWinds · 25 seats
Cheapest $350
Spread 99%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
PRTG 1000
$107K/yr
year 1 license · $358/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$350/yr
Vendr · n=18
Median annual
$30K/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 5 sourced facts
3 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
3 documented
  • Aggressive Price Increases Post-Acquisition
    50-450% of license costs
    1 source
  • Azure/Cloud Hosting Infrastructure Costs
    $40,000
    1 source
  • Sales Harassment and Pressure Tactics
    5-10% of license costs
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

PRTG
SolarWinds
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Before renewal period
—
Commitment
1 year
Typically annual
Price escalation
Dramatic escalation documented: 320% increase from 2007 to 2017, followed by 300-450% increases after 2024 acquisition by Turn/River Capital
Significant price increases expected under Turn/River Capital ownership. Historical pattern shows 450% increases after forced migration to subscription model.
Can downgrade
No
—
Based on 5 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.5/5 (265)
Best for
Small businesses monitoring up to ~50 devices
Watch out
Sudden 300-450% price increases after acquisition
No public ratings yet
Best for
General users
Watch out
Outrageous pricing with no transparency
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Network Monitoring

PRTG Network Monitor

$200–$1642
/month
5 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Network Monitoring

SolarWinds NPM

$0–$14995
/month
1 plan · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — PRTG Network Monitor uses pricing while SolarWinds NPM uses Per-seat subscription pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

PRTG Network Monitor

$200–$1642 / month
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Per-seat subscription

SolarWinds NPM

$0–$14995 / month
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PRTG Network Monitor and SolarWinds NPM both operate in the network monitoring category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan PRTG Network Monitor SolarWinds NPM
PRTG 500 $200 /month Free /month
PRTG 1000 $358 /month —
PRTG 2500 $742 /month —
PRTG 5000 $1.3K /month —
PRTG 10000 $1.6K /month —

Market Intelligence

PRTG Network Monitor

Median annual cost
$350
Based on
18 deals

SolarWinds NPM

Median annual cost
$30,000

Contract Terms

Term PRTG Network Monitor SolarWinds NPM
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Before renewal period —
Minimum commitment 1 year Typically annual
Price escalation Dramatic escalation documented: 320% increase from 2007 to 2017, followed by 300-450% increases after 2024 acquisition by Turn/River Capital Significant price increases expected under Turn/River Capital ownership. Historical pattern shows 450% increases after forced migration to subscription model.
Can downgrade No —

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