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IPMI Monitor vs OhmGraphite
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.
Visit IPMI Monitor Free plan Windows
OhmGraphite provides a direct route from Windows hardware sensors to several monitoring back ends. Its usefulness depends on available sensors and willingness to configure a metric store and visualization system.
Visit OhmGraphiteThe facts
| IPMI Monitor | OhmGraphite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $100 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cryptolabs.co.za | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #20 of 59 | #47 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.
OhmGraphite: what it does well
- Free Windows service
- Supports five metric-store destinations
- Exports broad hardware measurements
- Prometheus scrape mode available
- Sensor names and categories are configurable
What to know first
- Sensor availability depends on hardware
- PawnIO is needed for some readings
- Postgres schemas and columns cannot be configured
- Requires metric-store and dashboard setup
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