Nagios XI vs PRTG Network Monitor Pricing (2026)

Nagios XI vs PRTG Network Monitor

Network Monitoring pricing comparison · 2026

Nagios XI pricing ranges from $0–$19995/month, while PRTG Network Monitor ranges from $0–$1492/month. PRTG Network Monitor is typically 93% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

Network Monitoring

Nagios XI

$0–$19995
/month
1 plan · Free tier
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VS
Network Monitoring

PRTG Network Monitor

$0–$1492
/month
6 plans · Free tier
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Nagios XI and PRTG Network Monitor both operate in the network monitoring category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Nagios XI PRTG Network Monitor
Standard Free /month Free /free
PRTG 500 $179 /per month (annual subscription)
PRTG 1000 $325 /per month (annual subscription)
PRTG 2500 $675 /per month (annual subscription)
PRTG 5000 $1.2K /per month (annual subscription)
PRTG 10000 $1.5K /per month (annual subscription)

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Nagios XI 2 hidden costs

medium
Linux Administrator Required for Master Node $50,000-$80,000
low
Feature Restrictions in Standard Edition Varies by edition
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PRTG Network Monitor 4 hidden costs

critical
Dramatic Post-Acquisition Price Increases 300-450% of license costs
high
Sensor Count Explosion Per Device 10-30 sensors per device
medium
Maintenance Gap Penalty 25% of license costs annually
medium
Performance Degradation at Scale $2,149-$60,000
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