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Cacti vs Centreon
Both stand on network monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
Cacti combines network data collection, availability checks, graphing, and distributed polling in a self-hosted package. Plan for its listed software requirements and the stated advanced SNMPv3 limitation when using PHP SNMP.
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Free plan Open source 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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| Cacti | Centreon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | IT Edition (Self-Hosted): €2.27 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 14 |
| Maker | Not published | Centreon |
| Website | cacti.net | centreon.com |
| On network monitoring | #4 of 55 | #1 of 55 |
Cacti: what it does well
- Supports SNMP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP checks.
- Remote collectors cache data during network interruptions.
- Plugins can extend collection to other protocols.
- Available for Linux/Unix and Windows.
What to know first
- Requires MySQL, PHP, RRDtool, and Net-SNMP.
- Requires a PHP-capable web server.
- Advanced SNMPv3 options have a documented PHP SNMP limitation.
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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