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IPMI Monitor vs siomon
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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siomon combines live sensor monitoring with broad one-shot hardware reporting and multiple export formats. Its dependency-free core is straightforward, while deeper hardware data depends on root access, drivers, or optional modules.
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| IPMI Monitor | siomon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $100 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cryptolabs.co.za | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #20 of 59 | #53 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.
siomon: what it does well
- Tracks minimum, maximum, and average readings
- Configurable alerts and CSV logging
- Reports export to four formats
- Broad CPU and hardware coverage
- No mandatory runtime dependencies
What to know first
- Linux only
- NVIDIA details require the NVIDIA driver
- Some readings need optional components
- Extra data requires root access
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