Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs ctop
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | ctop |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | ctop has built-in connectors for Docker and runC; the README says connectors for other container and cluster systems were planned for future releases. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
ctop plans
- ctopFree
Pick Checkmk if…
It suits teams monitoring mixed infrastructure, servers, networks, and cloud services. The Community edition is aimed at smaller infrastructures, while distributed monitoring can support larger setups.
Pick ctop if…
ctop suits users who need a terminal-oriented overview of Docker or runC containers. It is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker installations.