Cacti
6.4#14 in bandwidth monitoring softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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NetBalancer
7.5#3 in bandwidth monitoring software$34.95 one-timeFree planWebAPIWindows
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| Fact | Cacti | NetBalancer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 | A SeriousBit press release states that the company was founded in 2007. |
| Purpose | Cacti is a network graphing and operational monitoring framework built around RRDtool. | NetBalancer monitors a computer’s network traffic and lets users set traffic limits, priorities, and rules. |
| Support | The Cacti site directs users seeking help to its support section, but the opened pages do not state a support service level. | The purchase includes free support, including activation-code recovery. |
Cacti plans
- CactiFree
NetBalancer plans
- Unregistered versionFree
- Renew NetBalancer$34.95, paid once
- NetBalancer App and Sync$49.95, paid once
Pick Cacti if…
Cacti suits teams that want to self-host network monitoring and graphing, and can provide the required server components. Its distributed collectors may suit environments that need collection across locations or caching during network interruptions.
Pick NetBalancer if…
It suits Windows users who need per-process traffic controls, monitoring, automation, or remote management. The free version fits monitoring, while priorities and rules require registration.