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HWall vs Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Both stand on hardware 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 APILinux
HWall combines Linux sensor monitoring, hardware inventory, alerting, and export features in read-only interfaces. Its usefulness depends on the running kernel, installed drivers, hardware, and optional helper tools.
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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
| HWall | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | paessler.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #41 of 59 | #29 of 59 |
HWall: what it does well
- Free Linux application
- GTK 4 and terminal interfaces
- Per-sensor warning and critical alerts
- Broad hardware inventory coverage
- CSV and JSON Lines exports
What to know first
- Hardware support depends on kernel and drivers
- Optional helpers are needed for some readings
- Very short intervals can consume substantial resources
- Accuracy and compatibility are not guaranteed
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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