Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs MRTG
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | MRTG |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Olten, Switzerland |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
MRTG plans
- MRTGFree
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 MRTG if…
MRTG suits network operators who want self-hosted traffic graphs from SNMP counters or external data. It may also fit users who need longer-period views or monitoring across many network links.