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CloudPhysics vs Nagios XI
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.
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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Nagios XI offers self-hosted monitoring, a limited free edition, and perpetual paid licenses priced by node count. Its 30-day trial includes Enterprise features and direct technical support; compare the edition features and deployment requirements before selecting a license.
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| CloudPhysics | Nagios XI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $2,595, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hpe.com | nagios.com |
| On infrastructure monitoring | #11 of 32 | #10 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.
Nagios XI: what it does well
- Checks servers, network devices, applications, and services.
- Standard includes auto-discovery and dashboards.
- Enterprise includes SLA reports and capacity planning.
- Trial includes unlimited monitoring and technical support.
- Paid licenses allow unlimited services per licensed node.
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted Linux deployment.
- Free edition is limited to 7 Nodes or 100 Services, whichever comes first.
- 100-node Standard license costs 2595.00 USD once.
- Paid licenses include first-year support only.
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