OpenProcMon
6.1#13 in process monitoring softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | OpenProcMon | PM2 |
|---|---|---|
| AI integration | The procmon-cli MCP server exposes capture and analysis operations to AI agents over stdio, and the project also provides a skill. | PM2 advertises an OAuth-secured MCP endpoint for Claude, Cursor and other compatible assistants, with 44 AI tools. |
| Limits | OpenProcMon targets 64-bit Windows only and does not support 32-bit .PML files. | The pricing FAQ says that when a plan's process limit is exceeded, the system automatically ignores randomly chosen excess processes. |
| Purpose | OpenProcMon is an open-source Process Monitor implementation for Windows. | PM2 is a daemon process manager that helps manage applications and keep them online. |
It suits Windows users who need to inspect system activity, and developers building capture or analysis workflows. AI-assisted operation and a Rust SDK are available for those who want programmatic access.
PM2 Runtime suits developers who want an open-source process manager for applications, including Node.js apps running in containers. Teams needing Node.js production monitoring can consider Plus, while Enterprise lists optimization and profiling features.