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pgCenter vs check_postgres: catalog facts
pgCentercheck_postgres
Free

Free and open source.

Free

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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