Head-to-head · Server Monitoring
ManageEngine OpManager vs Icinga
ManageEngine OpManager leads on 0 checks, Icinga on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreManageEngine OpManager · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
ManageEngine OpManager scores higher on our rubric for server monitoring: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
ManageEngine OpManager is the better fit for network-heavy server environments. Icinga is the better fit for open-source distributed monitoring.
- ManageEngine OpManager fits best
Network-heavy server environments
- Icinga fits best
Open-source distributed monitoring
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine OpManager 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Icinga 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Server Monitoring | #7 in Server Monitoring |
| Best for | Network-heavy server environments | Open-source distributed monitoring |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $95/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 60 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 60 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Linux, Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine OpManager 0/3 · Icinga 0/3 | ||
| Server auto-discovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Process monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Container monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included hosts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Metric retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Monitoring method | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported operating systems | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine OpManager is self-hosted monitoring software for IT teams responsible for servers, routers, switches, virtual environments, WAN links, storage, and other infrastructure. It runs on Windows or Linux and provides web, mobile,… Read the review → |
Icinga is an open-source infrastructure monitoring system for IT teams responsible for servers, networks, applications, cloud resources, containers, and virtualized environments. It monitors host and service availability, supports VMware… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine OpManager — where it wins
- Free edition supports monitoring for up to 3 devices
- Maps networks and analyzes traffic across major flow protocols
- Enterprise tier supports distributed monitoring at large device counts
Where it doesn't
- Free Edition is limited to 3 devices
- Traffic and bandwidth analysis is provided through add-ons
- Network operations receive stronger emphasis than general server depth
Icinga — where it wins
- Unlimited hosts and services in the Forever Free Edition
- Agent-based and agentless monitoring across Linux and Windows
- Strong integrations with Prometheus, Grafana, AWS, and automation tools
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure managed by your team
- Enterprise modules are available through a paid subscription
- Primarily deployed on Linux, with Windows covered through agents and checks
- ManageEngine OpManager9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A network-focused monitor with free coverage, traffic analysis, and distributed deployment.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - Icinga8.8/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial
A flexible self-hosted choice for distributed infrastructure monitoring.
Visit IcingaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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