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Icinga vs lm-sensors
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Icinga offers self-hosted monitoring with a free edition and options for distributed setups, certificate monitoring, and integrations. Teams should account for its rolling update policy and package subscription requirements.
Visit Icinga Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
lm-sensors provides several ways to expose Linux hardware readings, from command-line output to libraries and RRD feeds. Its usefulness depends on the monitoring chips and drivers available on the target system.
Visit lm-sensorsThe facts
| Icinga | lm-sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Module Subscription: $2,000 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | icinga.com | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #9 of 59 | #34 of 59 |
Icinga: what it does well
- Free edition includes unlimited hosts and services.
- Supports distributed environments and clustering.
- Can alert on certificates nearing expiry.
- Integrates with infrastructure and incident-management tools.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
- Older versions receive no maintenance under its rolling support model.
- Some installation packages require a paid subscription.
lm-sensors: what it does well
- Free Linux and self-hosted package
- Reports temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages
- Hardware detection recommends kernel modules
- sensord logs readings and problems
- Library supports application integration
What to know first
- No graphical monitoring interface
- No remote monitoring
- Requires compatible kernel drivers
- May not help some laptops
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