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OpenProcMon vs Supervisor
Both stand on process 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
OpenProcMon offers real-time monitoring, .PML compatibility, and developer-facing tools at no cost. Check the 64-bit Windows requirement and elevated-privilege requirement for live capture before choosing it.
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Supervisor provides process control, restart handling, and several management interfaces for UNIX-like systems. Protect its configuration files and follow its runtime security guidance.
Visit SupervisorThe facts
| OpenProcMon | Supervisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | supervisord.org |
| On process monitoring software | #17 of 26 | #21 of 26 |
OpenProcMon: what it does well
- Monitors process, file, registry, and network activity.
- Reads and writes Sysinternals .PML logs.
- Filters events by process, operation, path, and more.
- Exports filtered captures as PML, CSV, or XML.
- MIT-licensed and free.
What to know first
- Live capture requires Administrator privileges.
- Supports 64-bit Windows only.
- Does not support 32-bit .PML files.
Supervisor: what it does well
- Restarts processes after crashes
- Groups processes for coordinated start and stop
- Offers command-line, browser, and XML-RPC controls
- Can be installed without internet access
- Event notifications support programs written in any language
What to know first
- Does not run under Windows
- Not intended to replace init as process ID 1
- Configuration files may contain unencrypted credentials
- Arbitrary configured paths can create vulnerabilities
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