New Relic vs PRTG Network Monitor
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
New Relic ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for IT teams monitoring server uptime, network health, and application performance. Top choice for deep application insights with a generous free tier.
At a glance
| New Relic | PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Developer-centric observability | Easy-to-use network monitoring |
| Pricing | $$$ (Usage-based) | $$ (Perpetual license) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Founded | 2008 | 1997 |
New Relic
Top choice for deep application insights with a generous free tier.
newrelic.com/See full entry in The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
PRTG Network Monitor
Simple, sensor-based model is great for network admins.
www.paessler.com/prtgSee full entry in The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.