The PRTG app for desktop is an alternative interface that you can use to connect to one or several independent PRTG core servers or PRTG Hosted Monitor instances to configure your setup, view monitoring results, and keep an eye on your network. It is a cross-platform application for fast access to data and monitoring management.
Publisher’s description
What is PRTG Desktop?
PRTG Desktop by Paessler AG is proprietary Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It ranks 44th by popularity among monitoring & benchmarks in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 176.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.3.0, released on October 30, 2026. The version history goes back to April 1, 2021: 48 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 23,852 times. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.6 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PRTG Desktop is a monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PRTG Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.paessler.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
08EB988B56B523C10FC84EAF8723F6E4A09C33A75E25DF8E32264DB3CD161BB3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 7, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 48 versions ›48 versions over 6 years · about 8.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3.0Latest | October 30, 2026 | 176.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 26.2.0 | September 14, 2026 | 158.0 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 26.1.0 | July 28, 2026 | 158.0 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 26.0.0 | May 19, 2026 | 157.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 25.10.0 | December 5, 2025 | 157.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 25.8.0 | September 30, 2025 | 156.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 25.7.0 | September 4, 2025 | 156.2 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 25.6.0 | August 21, 2025 | 156.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Paessler.PRTGDesktop -echoco install prtgdesktop -yprtg-desktop-offline-26.3.0-64bit.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {68D12A9E-C368-4DB3-8144-55928A3B7280} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Paessler AG
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 26.3.0
- Released
- October 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 48
- Updates / year
- 8.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 23,852
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 2
- Website
- paessler.com
- winget ID
- Paessler.PRTGDesktop
- Chocolatey package
- prtgdesktop
- MSI product code
- {68d12a9e-c368-4db3-8144-55928a3b7280}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PRTG Desktop free?
PRTG Desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PRTG Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.paessler.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PRTG Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PRTG Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PRTG Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PRTG Desktop?
The versions page lists all 48 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 1, 2021.
What are alternatives to PRTG Desktop?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
