Side by side
rproc vs s6
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 Linux
rproc provides broad Linux monitoring in a free, open-source package, including process controls and service views. Its systemctl dependency and Linux-only scope matter when choosing it.
Visit rproc Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
s6 offers process supervision, service controls, readiness notifications, and logging utilities as free software. Review its system and build requirements before choosing it.
Visit s6The facts
| rproc | s6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | skarnet.org |
| On process monitoring software | #24 of 26 | #20 of 26 |
rproc: what it does well
- Sort, filter, and kill processes
- Charts CPU, memory, disks, network, and GPUs
- Optional process resource attribution
- Displays systemd services and startup entries
- Multiple Linux installation methods
What to know first
- Linux only
- Startup and Services tabs require systemctl
- GPU monitoring adds reported memory use
- Background history is disabled by default
s6: what it does well
- Maintains and monitors a supervision tree
- Provides service readiness notifications
- Includes logging and access-control utilities
- Supports socket activation with held file descriptors
- Available under the ISC license
What to know first
- Requires a POSIX-compliant system
- Building requires skalibs 2.15.1.0 or later
- GNU make 3.81 or later is required