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CloudPhysics vs XorMon
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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Choose XorMon if you want self-hosted, GPL v3 monitoring across a broad infrastructure stack, with a three-month unrestricted trial and a free edition. Check the per-device limits against your environment before relying on the free edition. Teams that need the listed integrations or support services must consider an Enterprise support contract.
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| CloudPhysics | XorMon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hpe.com | xormon.com |
| On infrastructure monitoring | #11 of 32 | #24 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.
XorMon: what it does well
- Free, open-source software released under GNU GPL v3.
- Natively monitors 142 enterprise technologies without middleware or custom connectors.
- Correlates metrics across infrastructure layers on one timeline.
- Discovers dependencies and updates an interactive topology in real time.
- Includes a three-month trial license without restrictions.
What to know first
- The free edition has per-device limits.
- Linux x86/ppc is the supported hosting platform.
- Grafana integration, OpenTelemetry, REST API, and Topology require Enterprise support.
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