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NetWatch vs perfSONAR
Both stand on network troubleshooting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit NetWatch 
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
perfSONAR provides coordinated network measurement and data access for operators managing their own deployment. It is free to use, but maintaining nodes and test configuration is part of running it.
Visit perfSONARThe facts
| NetWatch | perfSONAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netwatchlabs.com | perfsonar.net |
| On network troubleshooting software | #10 of 18 | #6 of 18 |
NetWatch: what it does well
perfSONAR: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache License 2.0
- Coordinates tests across multiple nodes
- Stores results locally or on a central dashboard
- Provides APIs for raw data access
- Supports throughput and latency tests
What to know first
- Requires operator-managed local server infrastructure
- Users must maintain nodes and test configuration
- Concurrent tests on one interface may affect accuracy
- Distributed without warranty
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