Nagios XI vs Zabbix vs Cacti Comparison

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Nagios XI

Network Monitoring Software

4.5 48 user ratings

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94% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Zabbix

Network Monitoring Software

4.2 482 user ratings

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79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Cacti

Network Monitoring Software

4.2 17 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Nagios XI is claimed to be the most trusted open source network monitoring software available in the market.The software truly comes equipped with a myriad of network monitoring features that include resource management, server monitoring, SLA monitoring, uptime monitoring, internet usage monitoring, bandwidth monitoring IP address monitoring and offers web traffic reporting etc.It also offers baseline manager, real time analytics and diagnostic tools.You can smartly and easily monitor all your network equipment such as routers, switches, servers etc.Tracking traffic on the network at anytime also becomes easier.It comes with an intuitive interface and is customizable too. Read more

Zabbix is a network monitoring software that allows real-time network performance monitoring and management.You can monitor internet usage, bandwidth, IP address, uptime, server etc.The software comes designed with real time analytics, diagnostic tools and web traffic reporting.It helps in resource management as well.The platform is highly scalable. Zabbix Monitoring Solution notifies you if the power supply is critical, device temperature is excessively high/low, low free disk space etc.The tool is optimized for better performance and allows 3rd party software integration. It further includes features like security authentication, templating, autodiscovery etc. Read more

Cacti is a complete network graphing solution designed to harness the power of RRDTool's data storage and graphing functionality. Round robin archive (RRA) settings can be customized giving the user the ability to gather data on non-standard timespans while storing varying amounts of data. Contains a "data input" mechanism that allows users to define custom scripts that can be used to gather data. Each script can contain arguments that must be entered for each data source created using the script (such as an IP address). Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Free-forever plan.

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

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Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

79%
Momentum

63%
Popularity

88%

94% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

93%
Reviews

95%
Momentum

65%
Popularity

93%

79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

68%
Reviews

76%
Momentum

63%
Popularity

72%

Features

Total Features	11 Features	9 Features	2 Features
Common Features for All	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 8 More - Show Less	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 6 More - Show Less	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations Diagnostic Tools Helps to conduct performance testing and network configuration to identify issues on a computer. IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 48 user ratings	4.2/5 482 user ratings	4.2/5 17 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 58.3% Very Good 37.5% Average 2.1% Poor 2.1% Terrible 0%	Excellent 36.5% Very Good 51.7% Average 8.3% Poor 3.3% Terrible 0.2%	Excellent 41.2% Very Good 41.2% Average 11.8% Poor 5.9% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Customizable Monitoring, Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities, Open Source, Real-Time Alerting Steep Learning Curve, Outdated User Interface, Complicated Setup Process, Limited Reporting Functionality	Not Available
Review Summary	Not Available	Overall, users find the software easy to use, praising its intuitive interface, user-friendly dashboards, and customizable features. It is lauded for its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, including network monitoring, server monitoring, and application monitoring, with users appreciating its ability to detect and alert on issues promptly. However, some users have reported occasional bugs and performance issues, and a few have expressed concerns about the complexity of the software and the need for specialized skills for full utilization.	Not Available
Pros & Cons	Highly reliable network monitoring software. Myriad of network monitoring features. Intuitive and customizable interface. May require technical expertise for full utilization.	Enterprise-level network monitoring tool. Real-time network performance monitoring and management. Highly scalable and optimized for better performance. May require specialized skills for full utilization. Occasional bugs and performance issues reported.	Complete network graphing solution. Customizable RRA settings for data storage and graphing. Data input mechanism for custom data gathering scripts. May require technical expertise for full utilization. Limited user-friendly features and interface.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Standard Others Enterprise Others Sitewide Custom	Zabbix Free	Cacti Custom
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