dnshealth_exporter
5.7#33 in dns monitoring softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
Visitdnshealth_exporter vs Nagios XI
What both publish
| Fact | dnshealth_exporter | Nagios XI |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Configuration can be reloaded without restarting, either by sending SIGHUP or by posting to /-/reload. | Configuration Wizards, Auto-Discovery, Core Config Manager, snapshots and rollback simplify host and service administration. |
| Integrations | The project describes using Prometheus metrics with Grafana dashboards and alerting, with thresholds and alert rules handled in Grafana or Alertmanager. | Nagios XI supports authentication with Active Directory or LDAP over SSL, Single Sign-On with Microsoft Entra ID, and two-factor authentication through Duo. |
dnshealth_exporter plans
- Open-source softwareFree
Nagios XI plans
- Standard — 100 Nodes$2,595, paid once
- Enterprise — 100 Nodes$4,690, paid once
- FreeFree
- Standard$2,595, paid once
- Standard (100-Node)$2,595, paid once
- Enterprise$4,690, paid once
Pick dnshealth_exporter if…
This tool suits operators running Linux or self-hosted DNS infrastructure who want DNS health metrics for Prometheus and Grafana. It may also help people evaluating the project through its bundled Docker Compose demo.
Pick Nagios XI if…
Nagios XI suits teams that want to monitor infrastructure from a Linux server they manage. It is also relevant to organizations that need self-hosted deployment, node-based licenses, or offline installation.