perfSONAR
6.1#9 in network troubleshooting softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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PingPlotter
8.2#1 in network testing softwareFrom $6.99 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | perfSONAR | PingPlotter |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| Integrations | The documentation includes deployment guidance for Docker and Ansible, and a cookbook for a central archive with Grafana. | REST-call alerts can post to Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat and create Jira tickets. |
| Intended users | The project describes use by science facilities, campuses, laboratories, network providers, exchange points, virtual organizations, network researchers, and software and service developers. | The maker presents Standard for home network troubleshooting, Professional for small office networks, and Cloud for remote teams. |
perfSONAR plans
- perfSONARFree
PingPlotter plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$6.99 a month
- Professional$29 a month
- Professional Edition$29 a month
- PingPlotter Cloud$90 a month
- Standard Edition—
Pick perfSONAR if…
It suits network engineering and research teams that need coordinated measurements across multiple nodes. The operator must manage the local infrastructure and test configuration.
Pick PingPlotter if…
PingPlotter suits people troubleshooting home or small-office networks, as well as remote teams monitoring connections. Its maker presents Standard for home use, Professional for small offices, and Cloud for remote teams.