Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
5.9#16 in network performance monitoring softwareWebSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | NPM is a self-hosted SolarWinds Platform product that can be deployed on premises or in cloud environments, including through Azure and AWS marketplaces. |
| Founded | 2007 | 1999 |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The datasheet identifies Cisco ACI and Azure vNet gateway support, and names F5 BIG-IP, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and Cisco Nexus among supported advanced devices. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor plans
- Network Performance MonitorPriced 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 SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor if…
It suits IT teams responsible for complex, hybrid, multi-vendor networks and needing device, path, wireless, alerting, and capacity visibility.