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Argus Monitor vs IPMI 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.

Argus Monitor

Free plan Windows

Argus Monitor combines detailed fan controls with hardware and storage monitoring for Windows. A 30-day evaluation is listed, followed by licenses from $16.45 a year.

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IPMI Monitor

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

IPMI Monitor brings sensor, event, power, and SSH log data together with alerting and remote controls. The free plan is limited to basic monitoring; paid plans list server and token limits.

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The facts

	Argus Monitor	IPMI Monitor
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	1-year renewal: $11.95 a year	Standard: $100 a month
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Argus Monitor	Not published
Website	argusmonitor.com	cryptolabs.co.za
On hardware monitoring software	#16 of 58	#20 of 58

Argus Monitor: what it does well

Fan control supports curves, profiles, and rate limits.
Monitors nearly all available HDDs and SSDs through S.M.A.R.T.
A fully functional 30-day evaluation is available.
Each listed license supports two concurrent installations.
No subscription is required.

What to know first

Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later.
RGB controls are limited to supported hardware.
Each additional active installation adds a fee.

IPMI Monitor: what it does well

Monitors multiple server data types in one dashboard.
Tracks sensor history for temperatures, fans, voltages, and power.
Remote power controls include reset and power cycle.
Exports metrics to Prometheus and Grafana.
Free plan supports unlimited servers with basic monitoring.

What to know first

The free plan is limited to basic monitoring.
Standard costs $100 a month.
Professional costs $500 a month.

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