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Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring vs Nagios XI
Both stand on container monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring combines fleet visibility, alerts, and cost estimates in a cloud-only service. Check the setup requirements and separate telemetry charges when planning its use.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
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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| Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring | Nagios XI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $2,595, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | grafana.com | nagios.com |
| On container monitoring | #16 of 44 | #20 of 44 |
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan includes monthly host and container hours.
- Views cost allocations across clusters and workloads.
- Collects Kubernetes metrics, events, and Pod logs.
- Supports several Kubernetes platforms, including EKS and AKS.
What to know first
- Available only in Grafana Cloud.
- Supports only data sources hosted in Grafana Cloud.
- Telemetry from other products is billed separately.
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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