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BatteryBar vs Centreon
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 Windows
BatteryBar provides taskbar battery monitoring and estimated remaining time, with Pro adding alerts and configuration options. Check the listed Windows requirements and whether the battery reports rate data before relying on those readings.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Centreon combines broad infrastructure monitoring with SaaS and self-hosted deployment options. Its free plan covers 100 hosts, while paid editions add options at listed per-host prices.
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| BatteryBar | Centreon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | BatteryBar Pro: $4, paid once | IT Edition (Self-Hosted): €2.27 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Centreon |
| Website | osirisdevelopment.com | centreon.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #17 of 59 | #5 of 59 |
BatteryBar: what it does well
- Free version is available.
- Displays battery details in the taskbar popup.
- Uses historical data to estimate remaining time.
- Pro adds low and critical battery alerts.
- Pro includes 20 configurable settings.
What to know first
- Listed supported systems are Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
- A system battery is required.
- Windows XP requires .NET Framework 2.0.
- Some batteries do not report charge or discharge rates.
Centreon: what it does well
- Monitors servers, networks, cloud environments, and applications.
- Offers more than 700 monitoring connectors.
- Available as SaaS or self-hosted software.
- Free plan covers 100 hosts.
- Access controls include SAMLv2 and directory synchronization.
What to know first
- Listed Centreon Cloud trial lasts seven days.
- Free plan is limited to 100 hosts.
- Paid IT Edition is billed annually.
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