What is Appchkr?
Appchkr is a suite of software solutions designed for monitoring uptime, providing alerts, and generating reports. It caters to a wide range of users, offering robust, high-performance options for large networks and server farms, alongside simpler, more accessible versions for small enterprises and personal websites, with ten targets available for free indefinitely. The software operates seamlessly in the background, requiring no manual intervention, and boasts a rapid setup process, prompt alert notifications, an exceptional feature set, and a favorable performance-to-cost ratio. Compatible with any version of MS Windows or Linux, it monitors intranets, WANs, and the internet effectively. With global support and distribution, it helps you save time, optimize your network, and manage your budget efficiently. Additionally, it encompasses specialized types tailored for database management, facilities oversight, security, and QA/QC/certification test systems. The software also integrates with platforms like Slack and PagerDuty and provides public status pages to enhance communication. Its integrated diagnostic tools mitigate downtime and help prevent future occurrences. Users can access the system via web browsers or command lines, and cost-saving measures are further enhanced through the use of auto-flex capabilities. Comprehensive documentation is available to assist users in navigating the software's extensive features. Therefore, Appchkr not only streamlines monitoring processes but also empowers businesses to maintain operational efficiency and reliability.
What is AdRem NetCrunch?
NetCrunch is commercial, self-hosted, agentless network and IT infrastructure monitoring software for Windows Server. It monitors network devices, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, applications, websites, logs, telemetry, and custom data using technologies such as SNMP, WMI, REST APIs, and scripts.
NetCrunch supports 680+ monitoring targets and provides 270+ ready-to-use Monitoring Packs for devices, applications, and operating systems. Policy-based monitoring automatically applies monitoring settings, Monitoring Packs, thresholds, and alerts to matching devices and systems. Licensing is based on monitored nodes and network interfaces rather than individual sensors, checks, or metrics.
Real-time dashboards and automatic Layer 2 and routing topology maps provide visibility into network status and performance. NetCrunch supports event correlation, dependency-aware alert suppression, predictive thresholds, escalation, and 40+ automated response actions, including script execution, notifications, webhooks, and integrations with external IT and collaboration tools.
NetCrunch also provides hardware and software inventory, network device configuration backup and change tracking, bandwidth monitoring, and network traffic analysis using NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow technologies. Distributed Monitoring Probes extend monitoring to remote and isolated locations, while REST APIs support integration and automation with external systems.
NetCrunch is self-hosted on Windows Server and can monitor on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid IT environments.
Pricing Information
$1600 for NetCrunch 50 nodes
NetCrunch licensing is based on the number of monitored nodes and network interfaces. Each node license includes one monitored interface, and additional interface licenses can be added when more network interfaces need to be monitored. Licensing is not based on individual sensors, checks, or metrics.