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Watchflare vs Xymon
Both stand on server monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Watchflare combines host monitoring, package inventory, and configurable alerts in a self-hosted system. Its free plan and user-controlled infrastructure may suit teams comfortable operating the Hub and database themselves.
Visit Watchflare Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Visit Xymon The facts
| Watchflare | Xymon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | watchflare.io | xymon.com |
| On server monitoring | #24 of 38 | #28 of 38 |
Watchflare: what it does well
- Collects host metrics every 30 seconds.
- Optional Docker and Podman container monitoring.
- Daily scans across about 30 package managers.
- Email and multiple Shoutrrr notification channels.
- Free self-hosted plan runs on your hardware.
What to know first
- Windows support is planned, not listed as available.
- Container metrics are not buffered during outages.
- Documented Docker deployment requires Engine 20.10+ and Compose v2+.
Xymon: what it does well
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