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CloudPhysics vs MetricsHub
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
MetricsHub brings broad infrastructure collection, a web interface, and named observability integrations to a self-hosted deployment. Community Edition provides a free entry point, while Enterprise adds more connectors and premium support at a per-host monthly price.
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| CloudPhysics | MetricsHub | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enterprise Edition: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hpe.com | metricshub.com |
| On infrastructure monitoring | #11 of 32 | #9 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.
MetricsHub: what it does well
- One instance can monitor up to 1,000 hosts remotely.
- Connectors cover servers, storage, networks, databases, and applications.
- YAML configuration extends monitoring without custom code.
- Monitors power use, carbon intensity, and electricity costs.
- Community Edition includes remote monitoring and 20+ connectors.
What to know first
- Enterprise is billed per host.
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
- Enterprise costs $15 a month.
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