All Pandora FMS Reviews
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Andrew
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 1 employee
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
Comprehensive and great option
My experience with Pandora FMS has been very positive. The software is highly secure, reliable and customizable and has a user-friendly UI. Additionally, the price point is competitive with other system monitoring and management solutions.
PROSOne of the best things about Pandora FMS is its flexibility. It can be used to monitor any type of IT infrastructure, from physical systems to virtual machines and cloud services. It is also highly customizable, so you can tailor the system’s monitoring and alerting capabilities to meet your exact needs. Additionally, Pandora FMS has a comprehensive user interface that makes it easy to understand and use, so you can quickly get up and running.It also has a strong reputation for reliability, with a track record of high uptime and fast response times. Finally, Pandora FMS is relatively affordable.
CONSPandora FMS can be difficult to set up and configure for larger IT infrastructures, as it requires a certain level of IT knowledge.
Reason for choosing Pandora FMS
Compared to other products on the market, Pandora FMS offered more features and functionality at a lower cost, making it an excellent value.
Vendor Response
Thank you for sharing your detailed and positive experience with Pandora FMS! We're thrilled to hear that you've found it to be a flexible, customizable, and reliable monitoring solution. It's fantastic to know that Pandora FMS's adaptability allows you to monitor various IT infrastructures, from physical systems to virtual machines and cloud services. The high level of customization is a significant advantage, enabling tailored monitoring and alerting to suit specific needs. We're also glad to hear that you appreciate the comprehensive user interface, making it easy to navigate and utilize. The fact that it's relatively affordable while offering a wide range of features and functionality is certainly a bonus. We understand that setting up and configuring Pandora FMS for larger IT infrastructures might require a certain level of IT knowledge. Your feedback on this aspect is valuable and helps us in our continuous efforts to improve. We're pleased that you chose Pandora FMS for its value proposition and feature-rich offering. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Replied October 2023
Swapnil
Verified reviewer
Textiles, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed February 2023
Pandora FMS Review
Pandora FMS is a comprehensive network monitoring software that provides organizations with the ability to monitor and manage their IT infrastructure. The software offers a wide range of features and tools that make it a highly effective solution for monitoring and managing networks of all sizes.One of the key strengths of Pandora FMS is its versatility. The software can be configured to meet the specific needs of each organization, and can be integrated with a range of third-party systems and tools. Additionally, the software supports a wide range of platforms and technologies, which makes it a highly flexible and adaptable solution.Another advantage of Pandora FMS is its functionality. The software provides users with real-time visibility into the performance of their systems and devices, and includes a range of tools and features that make it easy for users to monitor and manage their infrastructure. This includes customizable dashboards, flexible alerting, and detailed reports.The user interface of Pandora FMS is well-designed and intuitive, and makes it easy for users to access the information and tools they need. However, some users may find the software complex and may require a significant amount of time to master.
PROSPandora FMS is a comprehensive and powerful monitoring solution that is designed to help organizations monitor and manage their IT infrastructure. With features like real-time monitoring, advanced alerting, and customizable reporting, Pandora FMS provides a comprehensive view of the entire IT environment and helps organizations to quickly identify and resolve any issues that arise.One of the standout features of Pandora FMS is its versatility and flexibility. The platform can be configured to monitor a wide range of systems, including servers, network devices, and applications, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of each organization. Additionally, the platform is scalable, making it a suitable choice for both small and large organizations.Another advantage of Pandora FMS is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy for users to navigate and understand. The platform also includes a wide range of pre-configured monitoring templates, which can be used to quickly set up and start monitoring specific systems and devices.In terms of support, Pandora FMS offers a comprehensive knowledge base, as well as dedicated technical support teams that are available to help users with any issues they encounter. Additionally, the platform is updated regularly to ensure that it remains current and effective.In conclusion, Pandora FMS is a highly capable and reliable monitoring solution that is well-suited to organizations of all sizes. With its versatility, flexibili
CONSSteep learning curve: The software can be complex and may require a significant amount of time to master. Some users may find the user interface confusing or overwhelming, especially if they are not familiar with network monitoring tools.Limited integration options: While Pandora FMS can be integrated with a range of third-party systems and tools, some users may find that the integration options are limited compared to other similar products on the market.Performance issues: Some users may experience performance issues when monitoring large networks or working with large amounts of data. The software may become slow or unresponsive when working with complex or demanding tasks.Pricing: For some organizations, the cost of the software may be a concern. The software is not free and may require a significant investment, which may be a barrier for some users.
Vendor Response
Thank you for providing such a detailed and insightful review of Pandora FMS. Your comments highlight the software's comprehensive monitoring capabilities and its ability to effectively manage IT infrastructures of various sizes. The versatility, flexibility, and scalability of Pandora FMS are standout features. The user-friendly interface and pre-configured monitoring templates also add to its appeal. However, you've also pointed out some potential areas for improvement, including the learning curve, limited integration options, performance issues with large networks or data sets, and pricing concerns. We appreciate your thorough assessment and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance Pandora FMS. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Replied October 2023
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2019
Use Pandora FMS
very easy to use and intuitive. Very easy to start monitoring.
CONSIts difficult to add agent to console and migrate to upper version
Vendor Response
Hello and thanks for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS. We have a forum for the Opensource version where we will be happy to help you with migrations. You also have plenty of documentation (more than 1000 pages if we print them as a book) so you can do things at your own pace. Visit our forum at https://pandorafms.com/community
Replied January 2023
Stalin
Verified reviewer
Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2022
Well done Artica!
Pandora is like a blank sheet of paper, which has allowed us to exploit it in various fields and we have developed custom plugins. It has helped us a lot to monitor databases and networking. We are starting tests with the modules to monitor user experience. It is an excellent tool and we are looking forward to Pandora for a long time! Well done Artica!
PROSWhat I liked the most about Pandora is the ease of deployment of the agents, the extensive documentation and the integration of alerts with various platforms such as Telegram, Discord, Google Chat.
CONSone of the lowest points that I have noticed is in the area of reporting, graph creation, but as it has integration with Grafana then there have been no major complications.
Luis (Abe) Ibrahim
Verified reviewer
Outsourcing/Offshoring, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2019
A feature rich alternative to monitoring solutions
The general feeling that Pandora FMS transmits is of robustness, at no time do you have the feeling that something is missing or that some module can do something else. It is a highly flexible and multiplatform solution that offers the possibility of monitoring a wide type of systems. If for any reason the element you need to monitor does not have a predefined module or plugin in Pandora you can always create a custom and specific script for what you need and through the “DataServer” process the responses to generate alerts and notifications without losing any of the functionalities that the web console offers. Additionally, the incorporation of Tentacle as transfer protocol simplifies the deployment process, while ensuring a transparent, fast and secure transfer of the information generated from and to the “Software Agents”. On the other hand, by implementing the solution from ISO based on Centos we will have preconfigured Cron Jobs that will be in charge of keeping our database in optimal conditions, ensuring the maximum performance of the solution. That for me is a great plus because it is not usual and if your knowledge in database management is not the most remarkable you don’t have to worry about this task. Being a solution running on Linux gives us an excellent relationship between hardware requirements and the number of agents that can be managed effectively, which can be up to 2000 agents using only 4GB of RAM, which today is a fairly modest amount.
PROSUser Experience: The interface is clean and friendly, also the separation between regular users and administrators is well defined without giving the sensation of missing tools or features. On the contrary, there is always some additional tool.
CONSThe definition of local Software Agents in the OpenSource version can become tedious during the initial deployment in multiple Agents. However, the Enterprise version covers this detail, allowing centralized administration and deployment from the web console.
Gaurang
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2023
Pandora FMS automates routine tasks so that you don't have to
The best thing about it is that you can use SNMP, Windows server, Linux server, a large number of distributions, Apple computers, and other devices to watch any kind of network device.
PROSI like that the software can be used to watch both Windows and Linux servers. I also like that it can be installed in different ways. The customer service is great because they respond quickly, and the dashboard view makes it easy to monitor.
CONSIt might be hard to understand tool at first. but it gets easier once you put in the work and time to look at all the benefits. Maybe an involved audience would help people feel more at ease faster. Not much else to worry about once you learn how to use software.
Vendor Response
Thank you for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS! It's fantastic to hear that you appreciate the software's versatility in monitoring servers. We're glad you find the various installation options convenient. We're also pleased to know that you've had a positive experience with our customer service team. We take pride in providing prompt and helpful support to our users. You've raised a valuable point about the learning curve. Like any powerful tool, it may take some time to fully grasp its capabilities, but the benefits are well worth the investment! And you're absolutely right - the ability to monitor such a wide range of devices and network elements is one of Pandora FMS's strengths. From SNMP to different server types and operating systems, it's designed to be comprehensive. Thank you for your insightful feedback. If you ever have further questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Replied October 2023
Abhishek
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 10,000+ employees
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed January 2023
Excellent Server and Network Management System
Overall it has headed in the perfect direction by providing the great platform for managing all of my servers and netowks in one place over the cloud.
PROSIt fulfill all my necessities in managing my networks and servers by providing a detail report and analysis of all of my resources . I can quickly watch if any of my virtual machine or network is disconnected.
CONSOn linux its a bit confusing to use and setup and for a beginner it can be harder to setup i suggest them to provide a detail walkthroughs and report for beginners.
Vendor Response
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Pandora FMS. We're pleased to hear that Pandora FMS fulfills all your needs in managing your networks and servers, providing detailed reports and analysis of your resources. It's great that you can quickly identify any disconnected virtual machines or networks. We appreciate your feedback on the usability and setup process on Linux. Providing detailed walkthroughs and reports for beginners is a valuable suggestion, and we'll take it into consideration. We're glad to know that Pandora FMS has provided you with an excellent platform for managing all your servers and networks in one centralized location over the cloud. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Replied October 2023
Anil
Verified reviewer
Information Services, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2022
Great Monitoring Tool!
The quality and helpfulness of technical assistance is excellent. I love everything about the Pandora FMS workstation, especially the user interface. It comes with my strongest endorsement.
PROSIn comparison to other monitoring tools, Pandora FMS is among the best. Possible centralized monitoring of all infrastructure components (network, servers, apps, and databases). Pandora's features are all top-notch, too.
CONSIf you're unfamiliar with Linux, the installation procedure might be a real headache.
Kapil
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2022
Impeccable Remote Monitoring
Pandora FMS is a brilliant package for remote monitoring and network monitoring especially in data sensitive environment. Pandora FMS does its job as a loyal security personnel keeping us updated about any suspicious activity and helping us overcome it. It uses different serves for network monitoring and remote monitoring for ease and brevity.
CONSSometimes there is a lag which could be overcome by using additional servers otherwise it's a brilliant package.
Juan Manuel
Verified reviewer
Banking, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Excellent monitoring tool
This tool has been of great help because we can manage faster solutions with the problems in our network, it helped us reduce our response time.
PROSAuto discovery and automatic detection of the network topology and network monitoring
CONSSo far the tool has what it takes to meet our needs.
Reason for choosing Pandora FMS
Performance and compatibility with various operating systems
Francisco
Computer Software, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
The best way to monitor your servers
We are working with this tool for 3 years and its the best friend at the TI department.
PROSGreat quantity of tools to do so.Excelent STAFF and help
CONSTemplates to deploy meassures like in zabbix, Ability to easily connect with Grafana.
Vendor Response
Thank you Francisco ! I loved what you said about "the IT department's best friend". :-) I don't know if you know that we have a plugin to connect with Grafana, check it out in our plugin library (pandorafms.com/library). In any case I encourage you to contact us through the forum and suggest how to improve our templates. Thanks for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS!
Replied January 2023
Neil
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed April 2022
Easy for Use
Pandora FMS is a very handy monitoring tool for daily use. Accurate with metrics and useful reporting function for analysis of server performance. We are planning to widely distributed the agent cross more servers for our customers.
CONSImprovement in customized monitoring and customized scripts might be extremely useful.
Vendor Response
Hello Neil and thanks for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS. Write us in the forum about what plugins you miss and we will be happy to see if we can develop them! Our forums are at https://pandorafms.com/community
Replied January 2023
Kumar
Civil Engineering, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2022
Cloud-based powerful monitoring tool.
For a long time, we were looking for a monitoring solution that could ensure the resiliency of our web applications and finally, with the help of the Pandora FMS team, we found the right tool. Pandora FMS is an out-of-the-box monitoring solution that allows you to monitor your applications and systems and has a very intuitive interface that allows you to build your dashboards in no time. We can not wait to see what the future holds for Pandora FMS.
PROSPandora FMS offers flexible, reliable, and customizable IT infrastructure monitoring, faster resolution of issues, and better overall performance based on monitoring from different sources and vendors.
CONSI have been looking for a better monitoring solution than what we were using before and I came across this. It is a complete monitoring solution that is easy to learn, use and set up. We can monitor and track everything that matters to us and we can even do it from anywhere.
Tyler
Financial Services, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2022
Pandora FMS makes my job easier
Pandora FMS has helped us manager the increased network workload ( because of the pandemic ) amazingly .
PROSThe color scheme of the Tactical View makes it easy to differentiate between the different metrics you follow . Plus ,you can customize the reports you get to show only what you need them to . The automated device discovery often saves me a lot of time .
CONSWhile thorough , the network mapping process takes longer than ideal. The initial setup is complicated and the program overall is not the most intuitive to use .
Axel
Consumer Goods, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2019
The swiss-army knife of monitoring solutions
Its flexibility to adapt to new technologies: we've found no application, server or cloud provider that couldn't be monitored.
CONSIt's not as out-of-the-box as they say. This solution requires proper training to get the 100% out of it.
Vendor Response
Thank you Axel for taking the time to do a review of Pandora FMS. Have a nice day!
Replied July 2019
Gerald
Computer Networking, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2022
Easy start, some implications with special scenarios
Easier to deploy than Zabbix
PROSEasy to deploy, out-of the box predefined monitoring, easy customizable alters.
CONSSome features only aviable in the paid edition
Santiago
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2016
Keeping it flexible and looking good.
Recently, as a self taught programmer, I've been dabbing into the thought of setting up a personal server, and sooner or later starting to monitor my (ever-growing) infrastructure. During my research on the software side of things for this process, I've come across many monitoring solutions. The one that has most drawn my attention would probably be Pandora FMS. Firstly because they offer the chance to decide wether you'll need to pay for their Enterprise Edition, or if you'll stick with the open source Community Edition. That to me is a big factor since my infrastructure doesn't have the size and doesn't generate the need to pay in order to keep it monitored for now. In this sense, Pandora FMS has a very large edge over others. Furthermore, the fact that the developers are from Spain, and although I know English, make any possible language barrier in general easier to surpass for me,considering I'm from Perú. I know this may sound as a silly thing to rescue on a product review, but being able to receive support in your own language is always something that I'm very grateful for. Don't get me wrong, their support mainly replies and communicates in English, but in case you're a Spanish speaker, this might appeal to you as well.
Robert
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2019
Financial software
none
PROSVery good, because I need it every day, it helps me a lot, I like it very much.
CONSThe only drawback is that it is not smooth enough, and the rest can be
Reason for choosing Pandora FMS
none
Jimmy
Computer Software, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2019
Pandora FMS and how is necessary to be informed about your machines
Really cool, makes me grow in my knowledge with a lot of topics all necessary for Local Area Network administration (and remote too).
PROSThe "Recon Server" makes a quick and clean work; after a week the "Prediction Server" takes advantage!
CONSFor Debian/Ubuntu maybe a little tricky; the configuration interface maybe hard at glance because is for general purpose along all the program.
Vendor Response
Thank you Jimmy for your review, and for taking the time to write about us on Capterra. Best Regards Pandora FMS team
Replied February 2019
Ahmet Fatih
Verified reviewer
E-Learning, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
remote learning monitored with ease
Learning management systems and the users of them are monitored and ensured that they have stable connectivity thus making the most of the interactive T-S interaction. Monitoring is made custom so it is tailored for the needs of the institution.
CONSIt can be resource intensive so it may need faster hardware and internet connection.
Vendor Response
It's fantastic to hear that you've had a positive experience with Pandora FMS in managing learning systems! We take pride in providing solutions that enhance the interaction between users and the system, ensuring stable connectivity. Thank you for sharing your experience and trusting Pandora FMS for your monitoring needs. We look forward to continuing to be a part of your success in the future!
Replied October 2023
Anonymous
11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2023
Fixed Mobile Pandora Review
Good
PROSFlexibility and the vast amount of features
CONSplugins are a bit tedious to setup but manageable when spending some time on it
Vendor Response
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Pandora FMS. We're pleased to hear that you value the flexibility and extensive range of features offered by Pandora FMS. Regarding the plugins, we understand that they may require some time to set up, but we're glad to hear that they become manageable with a bit of effort. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Replied October 2023
Tufayel
Verified reviewer
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2022
Pandora is just Amazing for Network Monitoring.
I hear about Pandora FMS in a youtube video and started using this one to monitor my computer network system. I'm just happy to get this kind of service. Very helpful, encourage to use.
CONSAs far as my experience they are totally perfect and smooth performance. So no way to make complaints about this one.
Pnina
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2022
Great way for remote network monitoring
Beneficial for monitoring the historical data with high resolution.
CONSFor ubuntu it is pretty hard to configure at the start.
Reasons for switching to Pandora FMS
Pandora FMs provides more detailed reports.
Tina
Verified reviewer
Marketing and Advertising, 10,000+ employees
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2022
Great Tracking Software
Keeping track of network.
PROSYou can keep up with data on your system.
CONSThere is not any improvements needed at this time.
Wasiullah
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2022
Pandora FMS: The best network monitoring software
Overall I really like using Pandora FMS for monitoring computer networks.
PROSI really like the interactive visual dashboard monitoring system of Pandora FMS. I also like the fact that it has free version available.
CONSThere is nothing that I don't like about Pandora as it is an amazing software.