DockMon
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VisitDockMon vs Netdata
What both publish
| Fact | DockMon | Netdata |
|---|---|---|
| API | The README links to an API reference for REST and WebSocket APIs. | An Agent REST API exposes metrics, alerts and configuration, while a Cloud REST API covers spaces, rooms and nodes. |
| Deployment | The installation guide recommends Docker Compose and states Docker Engine 20.10+, Docker Compose 2.0+, 2 GB RAM minimum, and an available port 8001 as prerequisites. | Netdata offers a managed cloud platform and an on-premises deployment, including air-gapped deployment options. |
| License | The repository's LICENSE file identifies DockMon v2.0.0+ as Business Source License 1.1 and says the change license is Apache License 2.0. | The Netdata Agent repository is marked GPL-3.0, while the Netdata UI is distributed under the NCUL1 license. |
| Purpose | DockMon monitors and manages Docker containers with real-time monitoring, auto-restart, alerts, and event logging. | Netdata describes its product as an observability platform for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting across infrastructure. |
DockMon plans
- DockMonFree
Netdata plans
- CommunityFree
- Business$4.50 a month
- Homelab$90 a year
- Enterprise On-PremisePriced on request
Pick DockMon if…
DockMon suits people managing standalone Docker hosts or Docker Compose setups who want container metrics, alerts, and management tools. It also supports monitoring remote Docker hosts.
Pick Netdata if…
Netdata suits platform engineers, DevOps and SRE teams, developers, system administrators, and others who need infrastructure monitoring. It also serves users who want on-premises or air-gapped deployment options.