Naemon 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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Naemon
Network monitoring core based on the Nagios codebase
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SNMP Exporter
Prometheus exporter for SNMP-enabled network devices
| Feature | Naemon | SNMP Exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 170 | ★ 2,156 |
| First released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SolarWinds, PRTG | SolarWinds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Naemon or SNMP Exporter better?
SNMP Exporter is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Naemon if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Naemon and SNMP Exporter free and open-source?
Yes. Naemon 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 Naemon and SNMP Exporter with Docker?
Naemon: check the project docs for container support. SNMP Exporter: yes.