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EMCO Ping Monitor vs Ganglia
Both stand on network monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebWindows
Choose EMCO Ping Monitor if you need Windows based host monitoring with detailed ping measurements, reporting and configurable event actions. The Free Edition is limited to five hosts; Professional supports up to 250, while Enterprise removes the stated host limit and adds user permissions.
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Ganglia combines node monitoring, cluster aggregation, and a web view of live and historical metrics. Account for the gmetad and RRDtool setup, and heed the project's security warning for publicly accessible installations.
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| EMCO Ping Monitor | Ganglia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Edition — Single Copy: $199, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | emcosoftware.com | ganglia.github.io |
| On network monitoring | #14 of 55 | #8 of 55 |
EMCO Ping Monitor: what it does well
- Tracks packet loss, latency and jitter with ICMP pings.
- Creates PDF and HTML reports on demand or on a schedule.
- Sends email, Windows Tray and sound alerts.
- Exports raw ping data as CSV.
- Enterprise licenses include user access permissions.
What to know first
- The Free Edition covers up to five hosts.
- Host and settings management requires the GUI client.
- Role management is unavailable in Free and Professional editions.
Ganglia: what it does well
- Free, BSD-licensed open-source project
- Shows live data and historical metric graphs
- Custom host metrics can be announced with gmetric
- Supports pluggable C or Python metric modules
What to know first
- The web frontend depends on gmetad
- Gmetad requires RRDtool and is not built by default
- Large data displays may call for a powerful dedicated machine
- Public installations may need upgrading or password protection
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