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Best Network Monitoring in 2026

Network monitoring tools help teams observe devices, traffic, and network activity. Compared on deployment, device limits, alert channels, and traffic monitoring, the options also include criteria such as topology maps and synthetic checks.

  1. 01 Centreon

    Centreon suits IT teams monitoring servers, networks, applications, and cloud or edge infrastructure.

    From €0.19/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · Linux · API
    9.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Checkmk

    Checkmk suits teams monitoring infrastructure across cloud, hybrid, and data center environments, including servers, networks, and containers.

    From $275/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Fing Security

    It suits IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses that audit client networks or monitor security.

    From $6.67/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.2 Visit Specs
  4. 04 GlassWire

    GlassWire suits users who want to monitor network activity and manage app connections on Android or Windows.

    From $2.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  5. 05 ManageEngine OpManager

    OpManager suits teams monitoring network devices and servers in a self-hosted deployment.

    From $7.92/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    9.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Colasoft Capsa

    Capsa is aimed at network administrators and engineers in small businesses and enterprises who need packet capture and network diagnosis.

    Free plan Windows
    8.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 ntopng

    The free Community edition is described for home and network practitioners with small networks.

    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Obkio
    From $249/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Ganglia
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  10. 10 FastNetMon

    FastNetMon is designed for telcos, ISPs, cloud providers, and enterprise networks that need DDoS detection and mitigation.

    From $60/mo Free trial Web · macOS · Linux · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Domotz

    Domotz identifies managed service providers, IT departments, system integrators and security professionals as users.

    From $1.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.4 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Catchpoint Internet Performance Monitoring

    The platform is intended for digital enterprises monitoring customer experience, workforce efficiency, networks, websites, applications, or APIs.

    Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Cacti

    Cacti suits administrators who can run self-hosted monitoring on Linux/Unix or Windows.

    Free plan Web · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  14. 14 EMCO Ping Monitor
    Free plan Web · Windows
    8.2 Visit Specs
  15. 15 DU Meter
    Free trial Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

    Paessler describes PRTG as suited to small and medium IT infrastructures, with features for OT and IoT environments.

    From $16.67/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  17. 17 FreeMeter
    Free plan Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 LogicMonitor

    LogicMonitor suits enterprises, IT teams, and MSPs managing complex hybrid environments across Linux, Windows, cloud, and on-premises systems.

    From $16/mo Free trial Web · Windows · Linux · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  19. 19 OpenNMS

    Network teams monitoring distributed infrastructure, traffic, and alarms across reachable and remote locations.

    From $500/mo Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  20. 20 FrameFlow
    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Intermapper

    Intermapper is designed for network administrators, infrastructure and IT operations teams, and leaders responsible for uptime and service reliability.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Kentik Network Monitoring System
    From $2,000/mo Free trial Web · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  23. 23 LibreNMS

    LibreNMS suits teams or administrators seeking self-hosted network monitoring with device discovery, alerting, and scaling options.

    Free plan Web · Linux · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 WhatsUp Gold

    WhatsUp Gold suits IT teams monitoring mixed on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including virtualized environments.

    From $72.17/mo Free plan Web · Windows · API · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 ExtraHop RevealX

    RevealX suits enterprise security and IT teams investigating threats and network performance issues.

    Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help inform the cost comparison. Obkio, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, and ManageEngine OpManager are among the named tools. Consider which parts of your network need attention, what kinds of checks would be useful, and how alerts should reach your team. The deployment options and device limits may also shape which products fit your environment.

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