Glances
8.0#2 in process monitoring softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitGlances vs Monit
What both publish
| Fact | Glances | Monit |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | Glances includes monitoring alerts and configurable thresholds. | Monit sends customizable alert messages about error conditions and can log to syslog or its own log file. |
| Platforms | The project documents GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows support; it also gives installation instructions for rooted Android devices using Termux. | The maker lists precompiled binaries for Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFly BSD, AIX, Solaris, and illumos. |
Glances plans
- GlancesFree
- Open-source GlancesFree
Monit plans
- MonitFree
Pick Glances if…
Glances suits users who want system and process monitoring across Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and other listed platforms. It is useful for remote monitoring or exporting statistics, provided they account for its Python requirement and optional dependencies.
Pick Monit if…
Monit suits administrators managing Unix systems who want to monitor services, processes, filesystems, and system resources. It can also suit container deployments that need a process to handle both init responsibilities and service monitoring.