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IPMI Monitor vs Nagios XI
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 LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
IPMI Monitor brings sensor, event, power, and SSH log data together with alerting and remote controls. The free plan is limited to basic monitoring; paid plans list server and token limits.
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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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| IPMI Monitor | 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 | Standard: $100 a month | Standard: $2,595, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cryptolabs.co.za | nagios.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #20 of 59 | #22 of 59 |
IPMI Monitor: what it does well
- Monitors multiple server data types in one dashboard.
- Tracks sensor history for temperatures, fans, voltages, and power.
- Remote power controls include reset and power cycle.
- Exports metrics to Prometheus and Grafana.
- Free plan supports unlimited servers with basic monitoring.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to basic monitoring.
- Standard costs $100 a month.
- Professional costs $500 a month.
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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