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MultiPing vs Observium
Both stand on network monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
MultiPing provides detailed Windows network monitoring with historical graphs, discovery, and flexible alerts. Its perpetual license and broad target support suit users who prefer installed software.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Observium offers a free Community edition and paid editions with additional alerting, traffic accounting, or support features. Buyers should compare the release cadence and edition-specific capabilities against their deployment needs.
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| MultiPing | Observium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Single-user license: $39.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | multiping.com | observium.org |
| On network monitoring | #47 of 57 | #18 of 57 |
MultiPing: what it does well
- Monitors multiple network targets
- Graphs latency and lost packets
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6
- Alerts through several actions
- Unlimited targets in license
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Dynamic DNS changes are only reported
- High-refresh-rate issue does not apply
Observium: what it does well
- Unlimited monitored devices, ports, and sensors
- Automatic discovery and network mapping support
- RESTful API for custom integrations and automation
- Professional subscriptions are free for registered charities and open-source projects
What to know first
- Community updates and features follow a 6-to-12-month cycle
- Community releases are distributed every six months
- Enterprise includes 10 hours of support
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