Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs Naemon
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Naemon |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | The download page provides binary packages and instructions for installing Naemon on Linux distributions, as well as source code for building it. |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The documented addons include NRPE, NSCA, NDOUtils, PNP, Merlin, Mod-Gearman, and OMD. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Naemon plans
- NaemonFree
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 Naemon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.