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CloudPhysics vs Icinga
Both stand on infrastructure monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose HPE CloudPhysics if you need an assessment of VMware workloads and supporting compute and storage, with findings reviewed by specialists. Consider the pricing-on-request model if you need a price before proceeding beyond the complimentary assessment.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Icinga offers self-hosted monitoring with a free edition and options for distributed setups, certificate monitoring, and integrations. Teams should account for its rolling update policy and package subscription requirements.
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| CloudPhysics | Icinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Module Subscription: $2,000 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hpe.com | icinga.com |
| On infrastructure monitoring | #11 of 32 | #7 of 32 |
CloudPhysics: what it does well
- Covers compute, storage, and deployed virtual machines.
- Identifies VMware optimization opportunities and risks.
- Reports hardware compatibility and ESXi support status.
- Inventory can be viewed in 15 minutes.
- HPE or a partner can deliver the free assessment.
What to know first
- Pricing beyond the assessment is available on request.
- Machine-learning insights begin after seven days.
Icinga: what it does well
- Free edition includes unlimited hosts and services.
- Supports distributed environments and clustering.
- Can alert on certificates nearing expiry.
- Integrates with infrastructure and incident-management tools.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
- Older versions receive no maintenance under its rolling support model.
- Some installation packages require a paid subscription.
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