UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for computers, and servers using dedicated serial or USB connections.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux

Network UPS Tools is described as 'The primary goal of the Network UPS Tools (NUT) project is to provide reliable monitoring of UPS and PDU hardware and ensure safe shutdowns of the systems which are connected' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to Network UPS Tools for Windows, Linux, Mac and FreeBSD. The best Network UPS Tools alternative is PowerChute Serial Shutdown. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try WinNUT-Client or apcupsd. Other great apps like Network UPS Tools are Winpower, OPMONis, UPS Assistant and ProgramTECH VOLT.
UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for computers, and servers using dedicated serial or USB connections.

WinNUT-Client is the evolution of a long time project, with the goal of monitoring an Uninterruptible Power Supply and responding to power events. Originally starting out as a script, WinNUT is now programmed in VB.Net on the .

Apcupsd can be used for power mangement and controlling most of APC’s UPS models on Unix and Windows machines. Apcupsd works with most of APC’s Smart-UPS models as well as most simple signalling models such a Back-UPS, and BackUPS-Office.
WinPower is a powerful UPS monitoring software, which provides user-friendly interface to monitor and control your Inverter system. The software provides complete power protection for computer system while encountering power failure.
If your UPS is not sufficient: OPMONis triggers a gracefull shutdown to prevent data loss and corrupt systems at blackout and power supply discharged.
A tiny free UPS monitoring program for Megatec/Winpower protocol based (Ippon, Mustek, Sven, Inelt) hardware. Provides access to all UPS signals and functions at zero CPU or disk cost.




This application is a free and lightweight UPS monitoring and automatic shutdown solution for Windows. It was developed as an alternative to APC PowerChute, focusing on simplicity, stability, and ease of use.
