WhatsUp Gold

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in Network Monitoring
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  • Free trialyes
  • Well documentedyes
  • Runs where you workno

Runs on api, self-hosted, Web, Windows. Paid plans from $72.17/mo.

WhatsUp Gold is IT infrastructure management software for monitoring networks across on-premises and cloud environments. It tracks network devices, systems, traffic, applications, wireless networks, virtual machines, physical servers, cloud resources, storage devices, and SSL certificates. Layer 2/3 discovery creates interactive topology maps showing device relationships, dependencies, and status. The software can run scripts and policies to address common issues, including restarting services and running SSH commands. Integrations include ServiceNow, OpsGenie, Microsoft Teams, Flowmon, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor, alongside a REST API. It monitors Microsoft Hyper-V and connects to VMware vCenter or ESXi hosts for host, VM, datastore, and network metrics. Deployment can be on-premises or in the cloud, with distributed pollers for larger environments. Server software requires Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025. The Free Edition is listed at no cost for 10 devices. Business costs $1,229.00 USD per year for 50 devices, and a 30-day trial is listed. One server can poll up to 100,000 metrics; additional scalability pollers and licenses may be needed.

Who it is for

WhatsUp Gold suits IT teams monitoring network and computing resources across on-premises and cloud environments. Its deployment and poller options also address larger environments.

What is good

  • Monitors networks, servers, applications, and cloud resources
  • Maps device relationships, dependencies, and status
  • Can automate common fixes with scripts and policies
  • Offers integrations and a REST API
  • Supports on-premises and cloud deployment

What to know first

  • Server requires Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025
  • A single server polls up to 100,000 metrics
  • Technical maximums may require additional licenses

Verdict

WhatsUp Gold covers a broad range of infrastructure and provides mapping, integrations, and automation. Consider its Windows Server requirement and licensing limits when assessing deployment needs.

WhatsUp Gold plans and pricing

All plans
Free Edition Free 10 devices whatsupgold.com · 24 Sept 2026
Network Detection & Response Lite $866/yr from $866 per year behavioural threat detection · anomaly monitoring whatsupgold.com · 1 Oct 2026
Business $1,229/yr for 50 devices, per year single installation · 10/5 email support whatsupgold.com · 1 Oct 2026
Enterprise $2,049/yr for 50 devices, per year up to 2 installations · advanced reporting & monitoring · 24/5 phone & email support whatsupgold.com · 1 Oct 2026
Enterprise Plus $3,469/yr for 50 devices, per year up to 4 installations · advanced reporting & monitoring · 24/5 phone & email support whatsupgold.com · 1 Oct 2026
Enterprise Scale custom number of installations · advanced reporting & monitoring · 24/5 phone & email support whatsupgold.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on network monitoring

Free plan
Yes
Deployment
hybrid

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