What it does
Progress WhatsUp Gold is self-managed network-monitoring software for teams that need inventory and health or performance visibility across network devices, servers, applications, and cloud resources. It discovers connected assets, maps network topology, and presents device status alongside traffic analysis, log management, and alerts. It helps operators detect and investigate conditions; teams still determine and carry out the fix.
Discover and map a network you manage
WhatsUp Gold is installed on a dedicated server. The installation guidance asks teams to plan their activation key and server setup; after installation, network discovery can populate a device view and Layer 2/3 maps. Operators can then review device and application health, traffic, and logs and configure alerts for the conditions they want to follow. These features are useful when a network team wants a live inventory and a place to investigate performance changes, but they do not automatically repair a failing device.
The pricing page lists a Free Edition for up to 10 devices and paid annual editions with capacity-based tiers. It does not establish the applicable currency or region for its dollar-symbol prices, so exact amounts are omitted. Because this is self-managed software, server sizing and deployment requirements should be checked against the exact edition before installation. Use the version-specific installation checklist to confirm server, database, IIS, and activation requirements before deploying a monitoring console.
Strengths
- Automatic discovery and Layer 2/3 maps show device relationships and status.
- Monitoring covers network devices, servers, applications, cloud resources, traffic, and logs.
- A free edition is available for up to 10 devices, with published starting prices for paid editions.
Watch out for
- The self-managed deployment calls for a dedicated server and activation-key setup, adding operational administration.
- The free edition is limited to 10 devices; larger fleets require a paid edition.
Best for
- IT teams that need a live inventory and topology view across networked infrastructure
- Operators investigating changes in device health, network traffic, or application performance
- Organizations prepared to manage an on-premises monitoring console
Sources
- Network Monitoring Tools & Software - WhatsUp Gold (Oct 26, 2026)
- Prior to installation (Oct 26, 2026)
- Editions and Pricing - Compare Plans - WhatsUp Gold (Oct 26, 2026)