18.8
Checkmk tracks cloud services, containers, networks, and infrastructure in data centers.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Kubernetes Monitoring in 2026
Checkmk leads this chart of 54 (8.8/10, free plan). Netdata is next (8.7/10, free plan), and Grafana Cloud Application Observability is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.4/10). Teams use Kubernetes monitoring tools to track cluster health, logs, traces, and alerts. Weigh the capabilities you need against cost and Android access. Before choosing, check whether the tool offers an Android app if you plan to monitor from a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone. The platform details list web, Linux, API, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS, but don't specify Android apps.
28.7
Netdata monitors infrastructure in real time and helps teams troubleshoot; it has Android and web apps.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
38.4
Grafana Cloud Application Observability is a cloud application monitoring product that uses OpenTelemetry and Prometheus data to help software…
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Coroot
Coroot is an open-source observability platform that uses eBPF to collect metrics, logs, traces and profiling data without code changes.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.2From $1 a month - 5
Middleware
Middleware is a full-stack observability platform for spotting and addressing issues across infrastructure, applications, and real-user activity.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2$0.30 usage-based - 6
SigNoz
SigNoz is an open-source observability tool for monitoring applications and infrastructure.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $19 a month - 7
Site24x7 Kubernetes Monitoring
Site24x7 covers Kubernetes infrastructure, control planes, objects and apps, with OpenTelemetry and eBPF support.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $9 a month - 8
7.6Free plan - 9
Honeycomb
Honeycomb is an observability platform for debugging systems, application code and databases with structured telemetry.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $150 a month - 10
Chronosphere Application Observability
Chronosphere helps teams find and resolve issues in applications and microservices built for cloud environments.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.4Free plan - 11
VictoriaMetrics
VictoriaMetrics is a free monitoring platform available for self-hosting and on the web.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.4From $200 a month - 12
Icinga
Icinga gathers and analyzes infrastructure and application data to help teams find errors.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.3From $2,000 a year - 13
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring provides visibility into cluster health and workloads across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows7.3Free plan - 14
Watchlog
Watchlog brings infrastructure metrics, logs, distributed traces, real user monitoring, uptime checks, synthetic journeys, integrations, AI analysis,…
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.2From $299 a month - 15
Datadog Kubernetes Monitoring
Datadog tracks Kubernetes health, performance, and security across pods and clusters.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.1From $1 a month - 16
groundcover
groundcover offers a web-based platform for monitoring infrastructure.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted7.1From $30 a month - 17
ManageEngine Applications Manager
ManageEngine Applications Manager is a hybrid application and infrastructure monitoring product available for Android, iOS, Linux, web, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.1From $395 a year - 18
Azure Monitor
WebAPILinuxmacOS7.0 - 19
Radar
Radar maps Kubernetes resources and shows traffic, TLS health, dependencies, and audits.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.0From $149 a month - 20
Substrate
Substrate is a control plane for managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and databases across cloud providers.
Free planWebAPI6.9From $299 a month - 21
eG Enterprise
eG Enterprise is an application and infrastructure monitoring platform that correlates user experience, application behavior, and infrastructure…
WebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows6.8From $100 a month - 22
Elastic Observability
Elastic Observability supports log pipelines and is available for self-hosting or through the web.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.8 - 23
Grafana Alerting
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.8$0.03 usage-based - 24
LogicMonitor
LogicMonitor monitors networks, servers, virtual machines, databases and storage across cloud and on-premises setups.
WebAPILinuxWindows6.8From $16 a month - 25
Observe
Observe is an AI-powered observability platform that combines logs, metrics, and traces in a Snowflake lakehouse.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.8
Choosing well
Which monitoring features do I need?
Begin with the Kubernetes areas you need to observe. The comparison looks at control-plane monitoring, Kubernetes logs, distributed tracing, alerting channels, managed Kubernetes support, and data retention.
Which platforms can I use?
Check that the available platforms fit your setup. Listings cover web, Linux, API, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS.
How should I compare pricing?
Look at whether a free plan is offered, the entry-level paid price, and whether the trial period suits your evaluation. Pricing models and trial terms vary.
For example, Netdata offers a free plan, paid plans starting at $4.50 per month with annual billing, and a 14-day trial. Checkmk lists paid plans from €190 per month with annual billing and a 30-day trial.
Do I need a managed or self-hosted setup?
Choose based on how you want to run monitoring and what Kubernetes environments you need to support. The comparison includes self-hosted availability and managed Kubernetes support.
Does the tool need to be open source?
To read or modify code, verify the tool's licence and repository details. The list includes open-source status as a comparison point.
Questions people ask
Can I monitor Kubernetes from an Android phone?
Android app support isn't specified in the platform details. If Android access matters, check with the tool maker.
Which features are worth comparing in Kubernetes monitoring tools?
Look at control-plane monitoring, Kubernetes logs, distributed tracing, alerting channels, managed Kubernetes support, and data retention.
Do Kubernetes monitoring tools have free plans?
Free-plan availability is a comparison point. Check an individual tool's current pricing; examples with a free plan include Netdata, Checkmk, and Coroot.
Which platforms are listed for Kubernetes monitoring tools?
The listed categories are web, Linux, API, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS. Check each tool for its specific support.
Should I choose a managed or self-hosted Kubernetes monitoring tool?
Choose based on the deployment approach and managed Kubernetes support you need. Confirm the options with the tool maker.