Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs OpsDash
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | OpsDash |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | OpsDash includes an HTTP API for tasks such as querying alert status and reporting custom metrics; the API is disabled by default. |
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | OpsDash is available as an on-premise, self-hosted product designed to work within your network. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
OpsDash plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$12 a year
- CustomPriced 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 OpsDash if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.