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check_postgres vs pgCenter: catalog facts
check_postgrespgCenter
Free

Free and open source under the BSD-2-Clause license.

Free

Free and open source.

Command line Linux, Command line
  • Checks a range of PostgreSQL database attributes
  • Works with Nagios, MRTG, or standalone scripts
  • Combines PostgreSQL and system statistics in one view
  • Can record statistics and build reports later
  • Requires Perl and access to a PostgreSQL database
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • Only supports PostgreSQL
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-2-Clause License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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