Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs The Dude
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | The Dude |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Riga, Latvia |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
The Dude plans
- FreeFree
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 The Dude if…
The Dude suits Windows users who want on-premises tools for network discovery, mapping, and device and service monitoring. It also lists packet loss monitoring and path visualization.