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FIM vs Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Both stand on file integrity monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
FIM provides file-change events, historical data and integrity checks across three desktop operating systems. Its on-premises deployment and one-integration-at-a-time limit are important considerations for setup.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
PRTG combines on-premises infrastructure monitoring with alerts, reports, dashboards, and an API. Check sensor needs and the single-license-per-server limit when choosing a plan.
Visit Paessler PRTG Network MonitorThe facts
| FIM | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | achiefs.com | paessler.com |
| On file integrity monitoring software | #7 of 37 | #10 of 37 |
FIM: what it does well
- Free, open-source software with no stated usage limits.
- Tracks changes to content, ownership and permissions.
- Linux Audit daemon can identify event-causing users and commands.
- Events can be sent locally, over a network, or both.
- Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- Only one listed integration can be active at a time.
- Storage use increases over time.
- Minimum listed storage requirement is 1 GB.
- Agentless monitoring is not supported.
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor: what it does well
- More than 250 preconfigured sensors
- Customizable alerts and scheduled reports
- API for monitoring data and custom features
- Free iOS and Android monitoring apps
What to know first
- Mobile apps do not support cluster setups
- License sizes cannot be combined on one server
- Paid plans start at $200/mo billed annually
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