PM2 comparisons
PM2 is compared head-to-head with Glances, Monit and Supervisor and more: 7 head-to-heads in Process Monitoring Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
PM2 head-to-head
- PM2 vs Glances
- PM2 vs Monit
- PM2 vs Supervisor
- PM2 vs Process Lasso
- PM2 vs AppControl
- PM2 vs atop
- PM2 vs TaskExplorer
PM2 vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PM2 | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows, web dashboard | 9.2 | |
| 1 | Glances | Yes | Free | 9.4 | |
| 3 | Monit | Yes | Free | 9.1 | |
| 4 | Supervisor | Yes | Free | Linux, macOS, self-hosted Unix-like systems, web interface, XML-RPC API | 9.0 |
| 5 | Process Lasso | Yes | $24.95/device/yr | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11; Windows Server 2012-2025 | 8.9 |
| 6 | AppControl | Yes | Free | Windows | 8.8 |
| 7 | atop | Yes | Free | linux | 8.7 |
| 8 | TaskExplorer | Free | Windows, Linux | 8.6 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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