ManageEngine Applications Manager vs Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring

ManageEngine Applications Manager plans

• FreeFree
• Professional — annual subscription$395 a year
• Professional — perpetual license$995, paid once

Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring plans

• PRTG Freeware EditionFree
• PRTG 500$200
• PRTG 1000$358
• PRTG 2500$742
• PRTG 5000$1,300
• PRTG 10000$1,642

Pick ManageEngine Applications Manager if…

It suits teams seeking application monitoring across Android, iOS, Linux, web, or Windows environments. The free plan may fit a small setup of up to 5 apps or servers.

Pick Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring if…

It suits teams monitoring databases across supported engines and cloud services, especially those needing custom SQL checks and configurable alerts. Backup completion monitoring requires query-level setup.