Checkmk
8.8#1 in hardware monitoring softwareFrom $275 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheckmk vs Xymon
What both publish
| Fact | Checkmk | Xymon |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Checkmk can run on customer hardware or virtualized, with packages for major Linux distributions, Docker and Virtual Appliance. | Xymon is designed for a Unix-like operating system and requires a web server for its browser-based front end. |
| Integrations | Checkmk advertises more than 2,000 built-in integrations covering hardware, networks, applications, operating systems and cloud or container platforms. | The project describes add-ons and clients including BBWin for Windows, DevMon for SNMP-capable devices, and an add-on for databases, BEA Weblogic, and NetApp monitoring. |
Checkmk plans
- CommunityFree
- Synthetic MonitoringFree
- Pro$275 a month
- Cloud$290 a month
- Ultimate$400 a month
Xymon 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 Xymon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.