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Nagios XI vs Sketch

Nagios XI logo

Nagios XI

Technology

Enterprise-grade monitoring solution with advanced visualization and reporting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sketch logo

Sketch

Technology

The digital design toolkit

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nagios XI has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nagios XI free Edition caps at 7 nodes or 100 services, whichever limit is hit first; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nagios XI and Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Nagios XI and Sketch differ
AttributeNagios XISketch
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebmacOS, Web, iOS, iPad
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Nagios XI

Nothing recorded that Sketch does not also cover.

Only in Sketch

  • Vector editing
  • Symbols & components
  • Prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Developer handoff
  • Plugins ecosystem
  • Cloud sync
  • Version history

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Nagios XI

  • Monitoring servers, networks, and IoT devices for status changesnot Sketch
  • Detecting infrastructure problems before they cause outagesnot Sketch
  • Creating customizable dashboards for real-time IT visibilitynot Sketch
  • Tracking SLA compliance and generating capacity planning reportsnot Sketch

Sketch

  • UI designnot Nagios XI
  • Mobile app designnot Nagios XI
  • Web designnot Nagios XI
  • Design systemsnot Nagios XI
  • Prototypingnot Nagios XI

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Nagios XI

  • Free Edition caps at 7 nodes or 100 services, whichever limit is hit first
  • Standard Edition is licensed per node count, starting at $2,595 for 100 nodes and rising to $14,995 for 1,000 nodes
  • Enterprise Edition, which adds capacity planning and SLA reporting, is sold as an add-on starting at $4,690 for 100 nodes on top of the base license
  • Sitewide Edition for large distributed environments has no published price and requires contacting sales

Sketch

  • macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
  • Real-time collaboration feels less seamless than Figma with occasional sync delays
  • Limited built-in image editing capabilities, requiring external software for bitmap work
  • Subscription required for cloud features and collaboration, losing access if subscription lapses

Pricing, plan by plan

Nagios XI

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • 7 nodes OR 100 services limit
    • Self-supported only
  • Standard 100-Node$2595/perpetual
    • 100 nodes
    • First year includes support and upgrades
  • Standard 500-Node$8295/perpetual
    • 500 nodes
    • First year includes support and upgrades
  • Standard 1000-Node$14995/perpetual
    • 1,000 nodes
    • First year includes support and upgrades

Sketch

$12/month
  • Standard$12/month
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Unlimited documents
    • Unlimited free viewers
  • Professional$24/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Single Sign-On (SSO)
    • Project archiving
  • Enterprise$44/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • SCIM provisioning
    • BYOK encryption
  • Mac-only License$120/perpetual
    • Native Mac app
    • Offline access
    • Local file saving

Which should you pick?

Choose Nagios XI if

  • You want to start without paying.
Nagios XI review

Choose Sketch if

  • You need vector editing.
  • You work on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
  • You also want symbols & components.
Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is Nagios XI or Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Nagios XI starts at Free and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nagios XI or Sketch?
Nagios XI has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nagios XI and $12/month for Sketch.
Does Nagios XI or Sketch run on more platforms?
Nagios XI runs on Web. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
Can I use Nagios XI for free?
Yes. Nagios XI has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sketch starts at $12/month.
What is Nagios XI best used for?
Nagios XI is most often used for monitoring servers, networks, and iot devices for status changes, detecting infrastructure problems before they cause outages, creating customizable dashboards for real-time it visibility, tracking sla compliance and generating capacity planning reports. Of those, monitoring servers, networks, and iot devices for status changes and detecting infrastructure problems before they cause outages are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Nagios XI do that Sketch cannot?
Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nagios XI: What is Nagios XI's pricing model?

Nagios XI uses perpetual licensing with one-time purchase costs based on node count, ranging from $2,595 for 100 nodes to $14,995 for 1,000 nodes.

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Sketch: Is Sketch available for Windows or Linux?

No. Sketch is macOS-only for the design and prototyping features. Web and mobile apps provide viewing and collaboration, but editing requires macOS 14.0 or later.

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Nagios XI: Is there a free version of Nagios XI?

Yes, Nagios XI Free Edition is available at no cost with a limit of 7 nodes or 100 services, whichever is reached first.

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Sketch: Does Sketch offer a free trial?

Yes. Sketch provides a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You can also purchase a one-time Mac-only license for $120 per seat instead of subscribing.

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Nagios XI: What is included with Nagios XI licensing?

Initial licenses include one year of free version upgrades, up to 10 support cases, and support portal access. Each license permits three installations: production, backup/failover, and testing/development.

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Sketch: What collaboration features does Sketch include?

Sketch supports real-time collaboration, unlimited document sharing, unlimited viewers, and version history on all paid subscription plans (Standard $12/month, Professional $24/month, Enterprise $44/month).

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Sketch: Can I use Sketch offline?

Yes. The one-time Mac-only license ($120) allows you to use Sketch offline and save files locally, but it excludes cloud collaboration and iOS previewing features.

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