Pandora FMS

RATING:

4.5

(108)

About Pandora FMS

Pandora FMS is an application suite, with which you will be able to collect information about every single critical element in your business. Pandora FMS features a control panel for users to have everything under control including network, servers, virtual environments, business processes, user experience, Internet of Things (IoT), application and SAP monitoring. In addition, Pandora FMS will allow you to manage thousands of devices evenly, flexibly and automatically.

Pandora FMS Pricing

Final prices depend on the number of devices.

Starting price: 

$1,000.00 per year

Free trial: 

Available

Free version: 

Available

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Pandora FMS Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4.5

Customer Support

4.5

Value for money

4.5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for Pandora FMS

1 - 5 of 108 Reviews

User Profile

Andrew

Verified reviewer

Computer Software, 1 employee

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

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.

PROS

One 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.

CONS

Pandora 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

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Swapnil

Verified reviewer

Textiles, 11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

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.

PROS

Pandora 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

CONS

Steep 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

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2019

Use Pandora FMS

PROS

very easy to use and intuitive. Very easy to start monitoring.

CONS

Its 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

User Profile

Stalin

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

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!

PROS

What 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.

CONS

one 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.

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Luis (Abe) Ibrahim

Verified reviewer

Outsourcing/Offshoring, 1 employee

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

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.

PROS

User 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.

CONS

The 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.