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OhmGraphite vs Pokesensor
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 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.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Pokesensor for free, local hardware monitoring with live graphs, an overlay, and desktop alerts across three desktop platforms. Look to the paid tiers if you need longer logging, fan curves, or a license covering multiple devices; the five-device option is VIP Super+ at $30 a month.
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| OhmGraphite | Pokesensor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | VIP: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | app.pokesensor.org |
| On hardware monitoring software | #47 of 59 | #39 of 59 |
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
Pokesensor: what it does well
- Free plan includes live monitoring, overlay, and alerts.
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Runs locally without accounts, cloud services, or telemetry.
- Exports session logs as CSV and JSON.
- Default polling interval uses well under 1% CPU.
What to know first
- Fan control depends on motherboard and operating system support.
- 30-day logging starts with VIP++ at $20 a month.
- Unlimited logging and five-device licensing require VIP Super+ at $30 a month.
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