Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs DockMon
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | DockMon |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API is designed to cover functionality exposed by the GUI and command line, with OpenAPI documentation generated from the same source as the software. | The README links to an API reference for REST and WebSocket APIs. |
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | 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. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
DockMon plans
- DockMonFree
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 DockMon if…
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.