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michka vs Paessler PRTG Network 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.

michka

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.

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Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

PRTG combines on-premises infrastructure monitoring with alerts, reports, dashboards, and an API. Check sensor needs and the single-license-per-server limit when choosing a plan.

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The facts

	michka	Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	PRTG 500: $200 a year
Plans published	1	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	michka.org	paessler.com
On hardware monitoring software	#15 of 58	#29 of 58

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.

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor: what it does well

More than 250 preconfigured sensors
Customizable alerts and scheduled reports
API for monitoring data and custom features
Free iOS and Android monitoring apps

What to know first

Mobile apps do not support cluster setups
License sizes cannot be combined on one server
Paid plans start at $200/mo billed annually

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