Checkmk
8.7#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs FrameFlow
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | FrameFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Developers can create custom checks, agent plug-ins, local checks and other extensions; the documentation points to the Checkmk Exchange. | FrameFlow supports custom event monitors using PowerShell scripts. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | Notification actions include Slack, Microsoft Teams, PagerDuty, email, SMS, and telemetry notifications. |
Checkmk plans
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- CommunityFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
FrameFlow plans
- FF 50Priced on request
- FF 100Priced on request
- FF 25Priced on request
- FF EnterprisePriced on request
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 FrameFlow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.