Nagios Core Download - Free Open Source Network Monitoring Software

Nagios Core

The world's #1 open source monitoring solution. Free network monitoring software for servers, websites, applications, and infrastructure. Trusted by millions for reliable monitoring.

1M+
Users Worldwide
20+
Years Proven
100%
Open Source
24/7
Monitoring

Nagios Core Download Options

Choose the best Nagios Core download option for your monitoring needs

NCPA Agent Download

Download NCPA (Nagios Cross-Platform Agent) - the easiest way to start monitoring with Nagios Core. Perfect for beginners and quick deployments.

Cross-platform agent
Easy installation
Built-in web interface
Works with Nagios Core
Download NCPA

Free • Windows, Linux, macOS

Why Choose Nagios Core Monitoring?

Comprehensive monitoring tools for server monitoring, network monitoring, and infrastructure monitoring

Server Monitoring

Monitor servers, workstations, and network devices with comprehensive metrics tracking. Nagios Core provides real-time server monitoring for Linux, Windows, and Unix systems.

CPU, memory, disk monitoring
Service and process monitoring
Custom metrics and thresholds

Network Monitoring

Complete network monitoring solution for routers, switches, firewalls, and network services. Monitor network performance and availability 24/7.

SNMP monitoring support
Bandwidth and latency tracking
Network device discovery

Application Monitoring

Monitor websites, web applications, databases, and custom applications. Ensure your critical applications stay online and perform optimally.

Website uptime monitoring
Database monitoring
API and service monitoring

Nagios Plugins

Extend Nagios Core with thousands of community and commercial Nagios plugins. Monitor anything with custom plugins and integrations.

1000+ available plugins
Custom plugin development
Plugin API documentation

Monitoring Alerts

Get instant notifications when issues occur. Nagios Core provides flexible alerting through email, SMS, and custom notification methods.

Email and SMS notifications
Escalation policies
Custom notification scripts

Free Monitoring Software

Nagios Core is completely free and open source monitoring software. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in, with full access to source code.

100% free and open source
No licensing restrictions
Active community support

Ready for Enterprise Monitoring?

Upgrade from Nagios Core to Nagios XI for advanced features and commercial support

Nagios XI Dashboard Screenshot

Nagios XI - Enterprise Monitoring Made Easy

Take your monitoring to the next level with Nagios XI's intuitive web interface, advanced visualization dashboards, and enterprise features built on the proven Nagios Core engine.

Web-based configuration wizards
Advanced reporting & dashboards
Role-based access control
Professional support included
Easy migration from Core
Automated configuration backup

Pro Tip: Nagios XI has everything Core does, plus extra features that save you time. It’s great if you want reliable monitoring up and running fast without a lot of manual work.

Nagios Core FAQ

Common questions about Nagios Core monitoring software

Is Nagios Core really free?

Yes, Nagios Core is completely free and open source software released under the GPL license. There are no licensing fees, user limits, or hidden costs. You can download, use, and modify Nagios Core for any purpose.

What's the difference between Nagios Core and Nagios XI?

Nagios Core is the open source monitoring engine with command-line configuration. Nagios XI adds a web interface, advanced dashboards, wizards, and commercial support. XI is built on top of Core.

How many devices can Nagios Core monitor?

Nagios Core can monitor unlimited devices. The monitoring capacity depends on your server hardware and configuration. Single instances can monitor thousands of devices, and distributed monitoring allows virtually unlimited scale.

What operating systems does Nagios Core support?

Nagios Core runs on Linux and Unix systems including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, and more. It can monitor Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS, network devices, and cloud infrastructure from any supported platform.

Start Monitoring with Nagios Core Today

Join over 1 million users who trust Nagios Core for their infrastructure monitoring needs. Download the world's most popular open source monitoring solution.

Open Source • No Registration Required • Community Supported • 25+ Year Track Record