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Centreon vs HWall
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+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.
Visit Centreon Free plan APILinux
HWall combines Linux sensor monitoring, hardware inventory, alerting, and export features in read-only interfaces. Its usefulness depends on the running kernel, installed drivers, hardware, and optional helper tools.
Visit HWallThe facts
| Centreon | HWall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | IT Edition (Self-Hosted): €2.27 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 12 | None |
| Maker | Centreon | Not published |
| Website | centreon.com | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #5 of 59 | #41 of 59 |
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.
HWall: what it does well
- Free Linux application
- GTK 4 and terminal interfaces
- Per-sensor warning and critical alerts
- Broad hardware inventory coverage
- CSV and JSON Lines exports
What to know first
- Hardware support depends on kernel and drivers
- Optional helpers are needed for some readings
- Very short intervals can consume substantial resources
- Accuracy and compatibility are not guaranteed
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