DockMon
6.1#39 in container monitoringFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitDockMon vs Uptrace
What both publish
| Fact | DockMon | Uptrace |
|---|---|---|
| API | The README links to an API reference for REST and WebSocket APIs. | The self-hosting documentation identifies a browser UI REST API, while the public API covers projects, services, queries, alerts and dashboards. |
| 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. | Self-hosted installation options include Docker, Ansible, and Kubernetes, and Linux packages are available for amd64 and arm64. |
| 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 main Uptrace repository is licensed AGPL-3.0; several SDK repositories use BSD-2-Clause and the Helm chart uses Apache-2.0. |
| Security | The security guide describes secure session cookies, bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS access, rate limiting, account lockout, and security audit logging. | Uptrace states that browser traffic uses SSL/TLS, database backups are encrypted, and most live database data is not encrypted at rest. |
| Support | The project directs users to its Discord server, GitHub issues, discussions, and wiki for help and documentation. | The project directs users to Telegram, Slack and GitHub Discussions for help; paid editions add email, priority, fast-SLA or dedicated support. |
DockMon plans
- DockMonFree
Uptrace plans
- CommunityFree
- Uptrace CloudFree
- Starter$39 a month
- Team$199 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 Uptrace if…
Uptrace suits teams that need to correlate traces, metrics, and logs, and choose between cloud and self-hosted deployment. Its listed editions range from Community for individuals to Business for reliability and compliance needs.