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IPMI Monitor vs Open Hardware 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 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 LinuxWindows
Open Hardware Monitor offers broad sensor coverage and several display options at no cost. Its Beta status, older listed release, and platform prerequisites should be considered before installation.
Visit Open Hardware MonitorThe facts
| IPMI Monitor | Open Hardware Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, 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 | openhardwaremonitor.org |
| On hardware monitoring software | #20 of 58 | #43 of 58 |
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.
Open Hardware Monitor: what it does well
- Monitors temperatures, fans, voltages, load, and clocks
- Supports Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and SMART sensors
- Displays readings in window, gadget, or tray
- Publishes data through Windows Management Instrumentation
- Free and open source
What to know first
- Still in Beta
- Windows requires .NET Framework 4.5 or later
- Linux requires Mono with WinForms
- Administrator rights needed for most sensors
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