Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs Guance Container Monitoring
Guance Container Monitoring
7.1#19 in container monitoringFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Guance Container Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Shanghai, China |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The maker lists Kubernetes, AWS, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Azure Monitor, and OpenTelemetry among its technology integrations. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Guance Container Monitoring plans
- Free PlanFree
- Commercial Plan—
- Enterprise PlanPriced 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 Guance Container Monitoring if…
It suits teams that need visibility into Kubernetes or container workloads, correlated telemetry and alerts tied to operational changes. The Free Plan may suit a small environment within its 10-host limit.