PRTG licenses by sensor — roughly 5 to 10 sensors per device — on published tiers sold as 3-year subscriptions billed annually, from PRTG 500 at $200/month (around 50 devices) up to PRTG 10000 at $1,642/month (around 1,000 devices). Domotz prices differently: a flat $1.50 per managed device per month, month-to-month, with no sensor counting.

What's the difference between Domotz and PRTG?

Domotz is a cloud platform with no infrastructure to run; PRTG runs on an on-premises Windows server (or Paessler's PRTG Hosted Monitor SaaS option). Domotz prices per managed device month-to-month; PRTG prices per sensor on 3-year subscription tiers. PRTG offers deep monitoring granularity through 250+ sensor types; Domotz offers faster deployment and per-device cost predictability.

Is PRTG good for MSPs?

PRTG can be used by MSPs through Paessler's MSP Program and a multi-installation setup. Domotz is built multi-tenant by default — every site appears in one dashboard with role-based access, with no separate program to join. Teams that want native multi-tenancy and month-to-month flexibility tend to prefer Domotz; teams that need PRTG's sensor depth and can run Windows infrastructure may prefer PRTG.

Does PRTG have a free version?

Yes — PRTG offers a free version for up to 100 sensors with no time limit, plus a 30-day full-feature trial. Domotz offers Domotz Free (one managed device, with unlimited discovery, identification, and status monitoring across unlimited networks) and a 14-day Pro trial.

Network monitoring comparison

Domotz vs PRTG: cloud per-device vs sensor-based monitoring

Domotz and PRTG both monitor networks, but they're priced and deployed differently. Domotz is a cloud platform at a flat $1.50 per managed device per month, month-to-month; PRTG licenses by sensor on tiered 3-year subscriptions and runs on a Windows server.

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Quick answer

Domotz and PRTG take different approaches to network monitoring. Domotz is a cloud platform priced at a flat $1.50 per managed device per month, month-to-month, with no infrastructure to run. PRTG licenses by sensor — roughly 5 to 10 sensors per device — on published tiers (PRTG 500 at $200/month through PRTG 10000 at $1,642/month), all sold as 3-year subscriptions billed annually, and runs on a Windows server. PRTG offers extreme monitoring granularity through 250+ sensor types; Domotz offers faster deployment, per-device cost predictability, and no infrastructure or long-term commitment.

Side-by-side

How Domotz and PRTG compare

Pricing model, deployment, and management.

	Domotz	PRTG
Pricing & licensing
Pricing model	Flat $1.50/managed device/mo. Month-to-month.	Sensor-based (~5–10 sensors/device). Published tiers.
Tier examples	—	PRTG 500: $200/mo (~50 devices) · PRTG 1000: $358/mo (~100) · PRTG 2500: $742/mo (~250) · PRTG 5000: $1,300/mo (~500)
Commitment	Month-to-month available	3-year subscription, billed annually
Monitoring & deployment
Deployment	Cloud agent, no infrastructure	On-premises Windows server (or PRTG Hosted Monitor SaaS)
Setup time	Under 15 minutes	Hours to days
Monitoring depth	Network availability, SNMP, bandwidth, topology, config	250+ sensor types — granular, any metric
Topology mapping	Automatic, real-time	Manual map editor
Access, management & integrations
Remote device access	Built-in	Not built-in
Multi-tenant / MSP	Native multi-tenant dashboard	Via Paessler's MSP Program / multi-installation
Free tier / trial	Domotz Free (1 managed device); 14-day Pro trial	Free up to 100 sensors (lifetime); 30-day trial

Audience fit

Which fits which team

Where Domotz fits

MSPs and distributed IT teams that want fast deployment, no Windows infrastructure to maintain, per-device cost predictability, and month-to-month flexibility. Native multi-tenant management and built-in remote access.

Where PRTG fits

Technically skilled teams — often single-site or OT/industrial — that need PRTG's sensor depth: 250+ sensor types covering SNMP OIDs, application response times, WMI counters, industrial sensors. Teams prepared to run Windows infrastructure and commit to a 3-year term.

Watch for

What to watch for

PRTG licenses by sensor, not by device — the ~5–10 sensors-per-device estimate assumes standard monitoring depth. More granular configurations (additional SNMP OIDs, WMI counters, application sensors per device) consume your tier ceiling without adding new devices, so teams with complex per-device monitoring can approach their sensor limit faster than the headline device count suggests. Tiers run in fixed steps — if you exceed one, you're paying for the full next tier. All licenses are 3-year subscriptions, billed annually.

Bottom line

The bottom line

Domotz for teams that want cloud simplicity, predictable per-device cost, and no lock-in. PRTG for teams that need maximum metric granularity and are set up to run and maintain it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What teams ask when comparing Domotz and PRTG.

How is PRTG priced?

PRTG licenses by sensor — roughly 5 to 10 sensors per device — on published tiers sold as 3-year subscriptions billed annually, from PRTG 500 at $200/month (around 50 devices) up to PRTG 10000 at $1,642/month (around 1,000 devices). Domotz prices differently: a flat $1.50 per managed device per month, month-to-month, with no sensor counting.
What's the difference between Domotz and PRTG?

Domotz is a cloud platform with no infrastructure to run; PRTG runs on an on-premises Windows server (or Paessler's PRTG Hosted Monitor SaaS option). Domotz prices per managed device month-to-month; PRTG prices per sensor on 3-year subscription tiers. PRTG offers deep monitoring granularity through 250+ sensor types; Domotz offers faster deployment and per-device cost predictability.
Is PRTG good for MSPs?

PRTG can be used by MSPs through Paessler's MSP Program and a multi-installation setup. Domotz is built multi-tenant by default — every site appears in one dashboard with role-based access, with no separate program to join. Teams that want native multi-tenancy and month-to-month flexibility tend to prefer Domotz; teams that need PRTG's sensor depth and can run Windows infrastructure may prefer PRTG.
Does PRTG have a free version?

Yes — PRTG offers a free version for up to 100 sensors with no time limit, plus a 30-day full-feature trial. Domotz offers Domotz Free (one managed device, with unlimited discovery, identification, and status monitoring across unlimited networks) and a 14-day Pro trial.