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Pokesensor vs PVE Hardware Monitor
Both stand on hardware monitoring tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
Visit Pokesensor Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
PVE Hardware Monitor centralizes Proxmox hardware readings in a browser dashboard with charts and API access. Its early-stage status, limited testing, and IPMI restrictions warrant checking hardware compatibility first.
Visit PVE Hardware MonitorThe facts
| Pokesensor | PVE Hardware Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | VIP: $5 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | app.pokesensor.org | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring tools | #11 of 59 | #51 of 59 |
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.
PVE Hardware Monitor: what it does well
- Free, open-source MIT-licensed project
- Displays broad hardware and system metrics
- Five-minute history chart for key readings
- Automatic sensor detection and configuration
- JSON status API available
What to know first
- Project identifies itself as early-stage
- Hardware testing is limited
- Out-of-band IPMI lanplus is unsupported
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