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Glances vs SysGauge: catalog facts
GlancesSysGauge
Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

Freemium

A free version is available; paid editions can be purchased.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Web Windows
  • Runs on Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows from the same codebase
  • Built-in web interface, so a phone or tablet can watch a server
  • Monitors local and remote computers
  • Covers server roles such as SQL Server, IIS and Active Directory
  • Python and pip installation, which on some systems means a virtual environment
  • Exposing the web interface or API on a network needs authentication configured by you
  • Windows only
  • Some features are reserved for paid editions
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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