Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs Mackerel
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Mackerel |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Developers can create custom checks, agent plug-ins, local checks and other extensions; the documentation points to the Checkmk Exchange. | Users can extend monitoring with open-source plugins, APIs, and the mkr command-line tool. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Kyoto, Japan |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Mackerel plans
- FreeFree
- Standard—
- Standard (micro host)Priced 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 Mackerel if…
Mackerel suits teams monitoring cloud-era infrastructure across servers and container workloads. It may also fit teams that want to track custom service measures alongside host metrics.