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MRTG vs NetCrunch
Both stand on bandwidth 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-hostedWindows
MRTG combines network traffic collection with configurable graph pages and long-term consolidated logs. Its monitoring options and platform-specific downloads are useful facts to weigh alongside its GPL terms.
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Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1
NetCrunch combines broad infrastructure monitoring with discovery, alerting, integrations, and programmatic access. Review its Windows trial requirements, node-based licensing, and FIPS limitation before choosing it.
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| MRTG | NetCrunch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | NetCrunch Platform subscription: $1,900 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mrtg.org | netcrunch.com |
| On bandwidth monitoring software | #13 of 31 | #24 of 31 |
MRTG: what it does well
- Free under the GNU GPL.
- Graphs cover daily through twelve-month views.
- Supports SNMPv2c 64-bit counters.
- Can customize generated webpage appearance.
- Includes RRDtool hooks.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- The license has stated authorship and relicensing restrictions.
NetCrunch: what it does well
- Supports more than 680 monitoring targets.
- Automatically discovers infrastructure and maps topology and VLANs.
- Includes more than 35 alert actions.
- Offers a 30-day trial without a credit card.
- Licensing includes unlimited metrics per monitored node.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Trial download requires Windows 10 x64 or later, or Windows Server 2016 or later.
- NetCrunch as a whole is not FIPS-validated.
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