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SNMP Exporter 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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SN SNMP Exporter Prometheus exporter for SNMP-enabled network devices VS SH Shinken Python monitoring framework compatible with Nagios
FeatureSNMP ExporterShinken
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, binarybare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 2,156★ 1,136
First released20162009
ReplacesSolarWindsSolarWinds

Why pick each one

Choose SNMP Exporter if…

  • Brings network gear into Prometheus
  • Flexible config
SNMP Exporter details

Choose Shinken if…

  • Scales horizontally
  • Reuses Nagios ecosystem
Shinken details

Frequently asked questions

Is SNMP Exporter or Shinken better?

SNMP Exporter is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Shinken if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are SNMP Exporter and Shinken free and open-source?

Yes. SNMP Exporter is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Shinken under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run SNMP Exporter and Shinken with Docker?

SNMP Exporter: yes. Shinken: check the project docs for container support.

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