ctop
5.9#41 in container monitoringFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visitctop vs Portainer
What both publish
| Fact | ctop | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | ctop has built-in connectors for Docker and runC; the README says connectors for other container and cluster systems were planned for future releases. | The product pages identify Talos Omni integration for provisioning Kubernetes clusters and support deployment from Helm charts. |
| Purpose | ctop provides a concise, real-time overview of metrics for multiple containers, with a separate view for inspecting one container. | Portainer is a centralized multi-cluster management platform for managing Kubernetes clusters and container environments. |
ctop plans
- ctopFree
Portainer plans
- Business Edition free tierFree
- Home & Student$155 a year
- Starter$1,045 a year
- Scale$2,095 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick ctop if…
ctop suits users who need a terminal-oriented overview of Docker or runC containers. It is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker installations.
Pick Portainer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.