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HWMonitor 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 AndroidWindows
HWMonitor covers a broad set of PC sensors, with a free Windows x86/x64 plan and a separate ARM64 download. Remote monitoring and additional PRO features are available at listed one-time prices.
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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
| HWMonitor | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | HWMonitor PRO Standard: $19.95, paid once | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cpuid.com | paessler.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #26 of 59 | #29 of 59 |
HWMonitor: what it does well
- Reads temperatures, voltages, power, and fan speeds.
- Windows release offers installer and ZIP downloads.
- Separate Windows ARM64 download is listed.
- CSV logging is listed as a feature.
- PRO can monitor remote PCs and Android devices.
What to know first
- Free HWMonitor plan is for Windows x86/x64.
- Android remote connections require local Wi-Fi.
- Android monitoring is limited to 10 devices.
- PRO Standard costs $19.95, paid once.
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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