Centreon
8.3#2 in network monitoringFrom €2.27 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Watchflare
6.3#27 in server monitoringFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Centreon | Watchflare |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Centreon supports SaaS delivery and self-hosted deployment. | The Hub can be deployed with Docker Compose or as a standalone binary, and the web dashboard is embedded in the Hub. |
| Integrations | Stream Connectors can export real-time metrics to systems such as Grafana, Kibana and Power BI. | Notifications can be sent by email or through Shoutrrr-supported channels including Discord, Slack, Telegram, Matrix, Ntfy, Gotify, and generic HTTP. |
| Purpose | Centreon provides an AIOps-ready, business-aware IT monitoring platform for complex infrastructures from cloud to edge. | Watchflare is open-source, self-hosted server monitoring that collects host metrics and package inventory and sends alerts. |
Centreon plans
- IT Edition€27.24 a year
- Business Edition€54.36 a year
- MSP Edition€54.36 a year
- IT-100Free
- IT 100 FreemiumFree
- IT Edition (Self-Hosted)€2.27 a year
Watchflare plans
- Free self-hostedFree
Pick Centreon if…
Centreon suits IT teams monitoring mixed infrastructure across servers, networks, cloud and applications. Its SaaS and self-hosted options give teams a choice of deployment model.
Pick Watchflare if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.