Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Maintenant
6.9#22 in container monitoringFrom €29 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Maintenant |
|---|---|---|
| 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 product provides a REST API, real-time SSE streams, and an MCP server for AI assistants. |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Bordeaux, France |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The maker provides deployment guidance for Coolify, Dokploy, Unraid, and Synology, and describes connections to Claude Code, OpenCode, and n8n through its MCP server and webhooks. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Maintenant plans
- CommunityFree
- Pro€29 a month
- Personal€149, paid once
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 Maintenant if…
Maintenant suits people monitoring their own Docker or Kubernetes infrastructure, as well as teams managing infrastructure for others. Personal is limited to one person's own infrastructure; Pro is described for teams and infrastructure run for others.