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FiveNines server monitoring dashboard

Quick Comparison

Feature HetrixTools FiveNines
Metric collection interval 60 seconds down to 5 seconds
Docker container monitoring
Proxmox VM monitoring
Process-level metrics
Cron job monitoring
Blacklist monitoring
Vulnerability scanning
Uptime monitoring
Starting price $9.95/mo $9/mo

See what's actually happening

5-second collection catches CPU spikes and memory leaks that 60-second averaging completely misses. Debug faster with real data.

Container-native

Per-container CPU, memory, and network stats. Proxmox VM metrics. Not just host-level percentages.

Know when jobs fail

Cron monitoring tracks if your backups actually ran, not just if the server responded to a ping.

When HetrixTools might be a better fit

If your main need is blacklist monitoring for mail servers or simple uptime checks across many endpoints, HetrixTools is solid and has a generous free tier. FiveNines focuses on depth over breadth, fewer servers, more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is FiveNines different from HetrixTools?
FiveNines collects metrics every 5 seconds vs HetrixTools' 60-second intervals, includes Docker and Proxmox container monitoring, and adds vulnerability scanning. HetrixTools offers blacklist monitoring which FiveNines does not.
Can I migrate from HetrixTools to FiveNines?
Yes. Install the FiveNines agent alongside HetrixTools, verify your data, then remove the HetrixTools agent. Both agents can run simultaneously during migration.
Does FiveNines offer blacklist monitoring like HetrixTools?
No. FiveNines focuses on server metrics, containers, uptime, and security scanning. If blacklist monitoring for mail servers is your primary need, HetrixTools may be a better fit.

Related Features

Docker Monitoring

Per-container CPU, memory, network & disk stats without Prometheus or cAdvisor.

Uptime Monitoring

HTTPS, TCP, ICMP, and DNS checks from multiple regions with SSL certificate tracking.

Cron Job Monitoring

Get instant alerts when scheduled jobs fail, run late, or take too long.

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