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SysGauge vs Glances: catalog facts
SysGaugeGlances
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Web
  • Monitors local and remote computers
  • Covers server roles such as SQL Server, IIS and Active Directory
  • Runs on Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows from the same codebase
  • Built-in web interface, so a phone or tablet can watch a server
  • Windows only
  • Some features are reserved for paid editions
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: LGPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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