Naemon vs Shinken
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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Shinken
Python monitoring framework compatible with Nagios
| Feature | Naemon | Shinken |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 170 | ★ 1,136 |
| First released | 2014 | 2009 |
| Replaces | SolarWinds, PRTG | SolarWinds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Naemon or Shinken better?
Neither is universally better. Shinken has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Naemon and Shinken free and open-source?
Yes. Naemon is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Shinken under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Naemon and Shinken with Docker?
Naemon: check the project docs for container support. Shinken: check the project docs for container support.