| Tool Name | Type / Category | Key Features | Pricing | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagios Core | Open Source / Infrastructure Monitoring | Server, network, application monitoring, plugins, alerts | Free (Open Source) | nagios.org |
| Nagios XI | Enterprise Monitoring | Advanced dashboards, reporting, capacity planning, multi-tenant | Paid from $1,995 (one-time) | nagios.com |
| Zabbix | Open Source / Network & Server Monitoring | SNMP, ICMP, JMX, IPMI monitoring, templates, alerts | Free (Open Source) | zabbix.com |
| PRTG Network Monitor | All-in-One / Network Monitoring | SNMP, packet sniffing, NetFlow, dashboards, custom sensors | Free (100 sensors), Paid from $1,750 (500 sensors) | paessler.com |
| SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor | Enterprise / Network Performance Monitoring | SNMP, NetPath, PerfStack, network insights, alerts | Starts from $1,638 | solarwinds.com |
| ManageEngine OpManager | Network & Server Monitoring | Network health, visualization, SNMP, NetFlow, VoIP monitoring | Free (10 devices), Paid from $245 | manageengine.com |
| WhatsUp Gold | Network Monitoring / Infrastructure | Network mapping, SNMP, WMI, virtual environments, cloud support | Paid from $2,740 | whatsupgold.com |
| Datadog Network Monitoring | Cloud-Based / Network Performance | Network flow analytics, cloud integration, dashboards, alerts | Starts at $5 per host/month | datadoghq.com |
| OpenNMS | Open Source / Network Management | Distributed monitoring, SNMP traps, flow collection, alerts | Free (Open Source), Enterprise Subscription Available | opennms.org |
| Icinga | Open Source / Infrastructure Monitoring | Scalable monitoring, API access, customizable alerts | Free (Open Source) | icinga.com |
🗂️ Expanded Categories of Network Monitoring Tools
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Open Source Monitoring | Nagios Core, Zabbix, OpenNMS, Icinga |
| Enterprise Network Monitoring | SolarWinds NPM, ManageEngine OpManager, WhatsUp Gold |
| Cloud-Based Network Monitoring | Datadog, LogicMonitor, Site24x7 |
| Flow Analysis & Traffic Monitoring | PRTG, ntopng, NetFlow Analyzer |
| Infrastructure & Application Monitoring | Nagios XI, Dynatrace, New Relic |
✅ Additional Network Monitoring Tools
| Tool Name | Type / Category | Key Features | Pricing | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LogicMonitor | Cloud-Based / Hybrid IT | SaaS-based, auto-discovery, hybrid monitoring, AIOps | Starts at $15/device/month | logicmonitor.com |
| Site24x7 | Cloud-Based / Infrastructure Monitoring | Website, server, cloud, network monitoring | Free Trial, Paid from $9/month | site24x7.com |
| ntopng | Open Source / Network Traffic Analysis | Real-time network traffic and flow analysis | Free (Community), Paid from €149/year | ntop.org |
| CA Spectrum | Enterprise / Network Monitoring & Fault Management | Unified monitoring, service modeling, root cause analysis | Quote-based pricing | broadcom.com |
| Colasoft Capsa | Network Analyzer | Packet capture, protocol analysis, real-time network diagnostics | Free, Paid from $995 | colasoft.com |
🔑 Key Features To Look For:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| SNMP Monitoring | Monitor devices via SNMP protocols for real-time data collection. |
| Traffic Flow Analysis | Analyze NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, and IPFIX data for traffic insights. |
| Alerts & Notifications | Customizable alerts via email, SMS, Slack, etc. |
| Dashboards & Reporting | Visualize network health, performance, and generate reports. |
| Cloud & Hybrid Monitoring | Monitor both on-prem and cloud environments. |
| Auto Discovery & Mapping | Automatically detect and map network devices and dependencies. |
| Security Monitoring | Detect unusual traffic patterns and potential security breaches. |
