DockMon
DockMon is a free tool for monitoring and managing Docker containers.
What DockMon is
DockMon is a free tool for monitoring and managing Docker containers. It provides live CPU, memory, and network statistics, can retain historical statistics for up to 90 days, and supports local and remote Docker hosts with no stated host limit. Container tasks include bulk operations, Docker Compose stack management, scheduled image updates, and per-container auto-restart. Alerts can be sent through services including Discord, Slack, Telegram, SMTP, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, ntfy, and custom webhooks. For remote monitoring, its lightweight Go agent avoids exposing Docker ports, and remote hosts use mTLS. Access controls include group-based role permissions, OIDC single sign-on, and API key authentication; the security guide also describes HTTPS access and account protections. The installation guide recommends Docker Compose and lists Docker Engine 20.10+, Docker Compose 2.0+, 2 GB RAM minimum, and an available port 8001 as prerequisites. DockMon is designed for standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose; Swarm and Kubernetes are not currently supported.
Good
- Monitors local and remote Docker hosts.
- Retains historical statistics for up to 90 days.
- Supports bulk operations and Compose stack management.
- Offers alerts across multiple notification services.
- Remote monitoring uses mTLS without exposing Docker ports.
Watch out
- Swarm and Kubernetes are not currently supported.
- Requires Docker Engine 20.10+ and Docker Compose 2.0+.
- Installation prerequisites include 2 GB RAM and port 8001.
- Commercial use is subject to the BSL 1.1 license.
Who it suits
DockMon suits people managing standalone Docker hosts or Docker Compose setups who want container metrics, alerts, and management tools. It also supports monitoring remote Docker hosts.
Verdict
DockMon combines container monitoring, alerts, and operational controls for standalone Docker and Compose environments. Its listed limits and installation prerequisites are important to consider before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From DockMon's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DockMon | Free | Docker monitoring and management platform · Commercial use permitted subject to the BSL 1.1 license |
The facts
Each one read from DockMon's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access control
- DockMon supports group-based role permissions, OIDC single sign-on, and API key authentication.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Alerts
- The repository lists Discord, Slack, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify, and SMTP alerting, while the Notifications guide also lists Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, ntfy, and custom webhooks.checked 4 Oct 2026
- API
- The README links to an API reference for REST and WebSocket APIs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Container management
- Features include bulk container operations, Docker Compose stack management, scheduled image updates, and configurable per-container auto-restart.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The installation guide recommends Docker Compose and states Docker Engine 20.10+, Docker Compose 2.0+, 2 GB RAM minimum, and an available port 8001 as prerequisites.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hosts
- It supports monitoring local and remote Docker hosts, with no stated host limit.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Known limits
- The FAQ says DockMon is designed for standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose and that Swarm and Kubernetes support is not currently available.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository's LICENSE file identifies DockMon v2.0.0+ as Business Source License 1.1 and says the change license is Apache License 2.0.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Metrics and history
- It displays live CPU, memory, and network statistics and offers optional historical statistics retention for up to 90 days.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DockMon monitors and manages Docker containers with real-time monitoring, auto-restart, alerts, and event logging.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Remote monitoring security
- The README describes a lightweight Go agent for remote monitoring without exposing Docker ports, and says remote hosts use mTLS.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The security guide describes secure session cookies, bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS access, rate limiting, account lockout, and security audit logging.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to its Discord server, GitHub issues, discussions, and wiki for help and documentation.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform support
- DockMon can be installed on systems that support Docker; the guide marks unRAID as tested and Synology and QNAP instructions as untested.checked 4 Oct 2026
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