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AMD SMI vs Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Both stand on hardware monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
AMD SMI provides programming interfaces and a CLI for AMD GPU, CPU, and NIC management on Linux. Check driver, privilege, and Python requirements before deployment.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
PRTG combines on-premises infrastructure monitoring with alerts, reports, dashboards, and an API. Check sensor needs and the single-license-per-server limit when choosing a plan.
Visit Paessler PRTG Network MonitorThe facts
| AMD SMI | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rocm.docs.amd.com | paessler.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #6 of 59 | #29 of 59 |
AMD SMI: what it does well
- Free and open source
- C++, Python, and Go interfaces
- CLI reports broad GPU telemetry
- Supports AMD GPUs and EPYC CPUs
- NIC discovery and query APIs
What to know first
- Linux deployment only
- Requires supported AMD hardware and drivers
- Partition changes need root or sudo
- Driver mismatch can hide telemetry
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor: what it does well
- More than 250 preconfigured sensors
- Customizable alerts and scheduled reports
- API for monitoring data and custom features
- Free iOS and Android monitoring apps
What to know first
- Mobile apps do not support cluster setups
- License sizes cannot be combined on one server
- Paid plans start at $200/mo billed annually
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