Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs NetCrunch
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | NetCrunch |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | The server runs on 64-bit Windows Server 2016 or later and can be installed on a physical server or virtual machine; browser access is available through the Web Console. |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Kraków, Poland |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The integration services page lists notification integrations including Microsoft Teams, PagerDuty, Slack, ServiceNow, and Rootly AI, plus two-way integrations with several systems. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
NetCrunch plans
- Enterprise subscription or perpetualPriced on request
- Professional perpetual—
- Professional subscription—
- Ultimate subscriptionPriced 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 NetCrunch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.