Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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IPMI Monitor
6.9#16 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $100 a monthFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | IPMI Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | The product is Docker-ready and its repository documents installation on Ubuntu 22.04 or Ubuntu 24.04+. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
IPMI Monitor plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$100 a month
- Professional$500 a month
- Standard+$1,510 a month
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 IPMI Monitor if…
It suits homelabs, data centers, GPU mining operations, and administrators managing multiple Linux servers. Self-hosted deployments using Docker, IPMI/BMC, and optional Prometheus or Grafana integrations fit its stated design.