Side by side
Cacti vs MultiPing
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.
Visit Cacti Free trial Windows
MultiPing provides detailed Windows network monitoring with historical graphs, discovery, and flexible alerts. Its perpetual license and broad target support suit users who prefer installed software.
Visit MultiPingThe facts
| Cacti | MultiPing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Single-user license: $39.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cacti.net | multiping.com |
| On network monitoring | #3 of 57 | #47 of 57 |
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.
MultiPing: what it does well
- Monitors multiple network targets
- Graphs latency and lost packets
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6
- Alerts through several actions
- Unlimited targets in license
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Dynamic DNS changes are only reported
- High-refresh-rate issue does not apply
Alternatives to Cacti Alternatives to MultiPing The whole list