Icinga 2 vs SNMP Exporter
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted monitoring & status options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Icinga 2
Scalable monitoring system that watches hosts and networks
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SNMP Exporter
Prometheus exporter for SNMP-enabled network devices
| Feature | Icinga 2 | SNMP Exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,228 | ★ 2,156 |
| First released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SolarWinds, PRTG | SolarWinds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Icinga 2 or SNMP Exporter better?
Neither is universally better. Icinga 2 has the larger community, while SNMP Exporter is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Icinga 2 and SNMP Exporter free and open-source?
Yes. Icinga 2 is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SNMP Exporter under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Icinga 2 and SNMP Exporter with Docker?
Icinga 2: yes. SNMP Exporter: yes.