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michka 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+1
Michka offers local, offline monitoring with a multi-machine setup and customizable dashboard. Windows users should note the stated limitation on CPU temperature readings.
Visit michka 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
| michka | OhmGraphite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | michka.org | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #15 of 59 | #47 of 59 |
michka: what it does well
- Displays live hardware metrics and service status.
- Collects metrics from multiple machines.
- Stores history in a local SQLite file.
- Works offline without a cloud account or telemetry.
- Templates and widgets allow dashboard customization.
What to know first
- Windows hardware often lacks reliable CPU temperature readings.
- The hub and agents run on Linux or Windows only.
- The dashboard requires a modern browser.
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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