Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Watchflare
6.3#27 in server monitoringFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Watchflare |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | The Hub can be deployed with Docker Compose or as a standalone binary, and the web dashboard is embedded in the Hub. |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | Notifications can be sent by email or through Shoutrrr-supported channels including Discord, Slack, Telegram, Matrix, Ntfy, Gotify, and generic HTTP. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Watchflare plans
- Free self-hostedFree
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 Watchflare if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.