Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Observium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 feature comparison lists a RESTful API, and the documentation describes it as available for custom integrations and automation. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Ramsey, Isle of Man |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The site lists integrations with collectd, munin, smokeping, and RANCID, with supplied collectors including Apache, BIND, DRBD, Memcached, MySQL, and NFS. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Observium plans
- CommunityFree
- Enterprise—
- Professional—
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 Observium if…
Community may suit home users, evaluators, and small non-critical deployments. Professional is positioned for SMEs and ISPs, while Enterprise is aimed at large enterprises.