Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs PulseBoard
PulseBoard
5.8#31 in metrics monitoring toolsWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | PulseBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | The hosted cloud product is being retired; PulseBoard remains available to self-host. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
PulseBoard plans
No prices published.
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 PulseBoard if…
PulseBoard may suit teams that want to self-host observability for metrics, logs, traces, and alerts. It is a better fit for users prepared to manage deployment and accept pre-alpha changes than for those seeking hosted service or an SLA.