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Ganglia vs Site24x7 Network Monitoring
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
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.
Visit Ganglia Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Site24x7 Network Monitoring combines device discovery, live metrics, flow analysis, maps, integrations, and mobile access. Its free tier and trial support evaluation, while larger deployments should review plan limits and pricing.
Visit Site24x7 Network MonitoringThe facts
| Ganglia | Site24x7 Network Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional (All-in-one Monitoring): $42 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ganglia.github.io | site24x7.com |
| On network monitoring | #8 of 55 | #22 of 55 |
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
Site24x7 Network Monitoring: what it does well
- Maps network topology
- Tracks real-time traffic metrics
- Supports over 450 device types
- Offers a free forever tier
- Includes Android and iOS apps
What to know first
- Free tier covers 50 resources
- Listed device limit is 10
- Paid plans start at $42 a month
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote
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