Shinken vs Thruk
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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Shinken
Python monitoring framework compatible with Nagios
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Thruk
Multi-backend monitoring web interface for Nagios family
| Feature | Shinken | Thruk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-1.0 |
| Language | Python | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,136 | ★ 439 |
| First released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Replaces | SolarWinds | SolarWinds |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Shinken or Thruk better?
Neither is universally better. Shinken has the larger community, while Thruk is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Shinken and Thruk free and open-source?
Yes. Shinken is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Thruk under GPL-1.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shinken and Thruk with Docker?
Shinken: check the project docs for container support. Thruk: yes.