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At a Glance
Checkmk
Checkmk
Star Rating
(291)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €2,100.00 3000 Services Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Pandora FMS
Pandora FMS
Star Rating
(224)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Pandora FMS excels in Alerting with a perfect score of 10.0, while Checkmk scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that Pandora's alerting system is highly customizable and allows for immediate notifications, which is crucial for proactive monitoring.
  • Reviewers mention that Pandora FMS shines in Logging with a score of 10.0 compared to Checkmk's 7.4. Users say that the detailed logging capabilities of Pandora FMS help in thorough analysis and troubleshooting, making it a preferred choice for many.
  • Users on G2 highlight Pandora FMS's superior Multi-Cloud Management capabilities, scoring 9.4 against Checkmk's 7.7. Reviewers say that the seamless integration with various cloud platforms is a significant advantage for organizations managing diverse environments.
  • G2 users report that Pandora FMS offers exceptional Data Visualization features, scoring 9.5, while Checkmk scores 7.8. Reviewers mention that the intuitive dashboards and visual reports in Pandora FMS make it easier to interpret data and monitor system performance effectively.
  • Users say that Pandora FMS leads in Real-Time Monitoring with a score of 10.0, compared to Checkmk's 8.3. Reviewers mention that the real-time insights provided by Pandora FMS are invaluable for maintaining system uptime and performance.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products are strong, Pandora FMS's overall Ease of Use score of 9.2 significantly outperforms Checkmk's 8.1. Users report that the user-friendly interface and straightforward setup process of Pandora FMS make it accessible for teams with varying technical expertise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Checkmk
Checkmk Enterprise
Starting at €2,100.00
3000 Services Per Year
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Pandora FMS
FREE
Free
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Free Trial
Checkmk
Free Trial is available
Pandora FMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
242
9.3
211
Ease of Use
8.1
249
9.1
211
Ease of Setup
8.5
241
9.1
175
Ease of Admin
8.2
236
8.5
73
Quality of Support
8.8
209
9.0
208
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
205
9.0
68
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
241
9.8
209
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ticket and Case Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IT Service Management (ITSM) ToolsHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
Not enough data
9.6
7
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Service Desk
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
Functionality
8.2
78
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
8.2
77
Not enough data
7.1
71
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Website Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
9.7
13
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Service Management
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
101
9.9
18
Functionality
8.9
93
9.8
11
8.7
94
10.0
11
7.4
88
10.0
11
8.0
91
10.0
11
7.2
84
10.0
11
7.8
87
9.5
11
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
124
9.6
130
Functionality
8.5
110
9.5
115
8.5
113
9.5
116
7.5
106
Feature Not Available
8.4
97
9.4
111
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
7.8
27
9.5
7
7.6
27
9.8
7
8.3
27
9.8
7
Management
Feature Not Available
9.2
111
8.0
102
9.4
114
7.2
94
9.1
103
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.3
25
9.8
7
6.8
26
9.5
7
Security - Network Monitoring
8.0
27
9.5
7
7.3
25
9.3
7
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Feature Not Available
9.5
7
Feature Not Available
9.5
7
Feature Not Available
9.8
7
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
7.9
71
9.4
81
Monitoring
8.6
62
9.6
73
8.4
61
9.4
73
7.6
58
9.2
71
Feature Not Available
9.5
73
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
62
9.3
73
7.7
52
9.4
70
7.7
59
9.4
69
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
7.5
57
9.3
72
8.2
62
9.4
72
7.2
59
9.3
70
Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
146
9.9
12
Visibility
8.1
136
10.0
8
8.6
136
10.0
8
7.4
131
9.8
8
Monitoring and Management
Feature Not Available
10.0
8
7.9
115
10.0
8
8.2
117
9.8
8
8.7
125
10.0
8
Agentic AI - Hardware Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
74
9.1
72
Visibility
8.1
65
9.1
60
8.4
66
9.1
61
7.6
61
9.0
59
Monitoring and Management
Feature Not Available
8.9
59
Feature Not Available
9.1
57
8.4
62
9.2
59
Agentic AI - Log Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
145
9.3
113
Visibility
8.1
136
9.1
97
8.6
131
9.4
99
7.6
122
9.1
99
Monitoring and Management
8.4
123
9.3
92
7.9
116
9.1
95
8.3
113
9.2
96
8.5
126
9.5
99
8.3
126
9.5
97
8.2
116
9.3
92
Cloud environment support
7.5
92
9.5
78
Feature Not Available
9.3
85
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
7.6
72
9.1
132
Functionality
8.5
65
9.2
119
7.3
61
9.1
115
8.3
66
9.2
114
5.7
54
9.0
99
Management
7.4
63
9.0
102
7.7
68
8.9
121
7.7
61
9.1
118
8.2
64
9.3
119
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
8.2
34
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.1
29
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
25
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
27
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
23
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Verified
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
27
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Verified
Not enough data
7.7
25
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
28
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visualization
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Log Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
7.5
61
9.2
82
Monitoring
8.0
46
9.2
72
8.2
47
9.3
73
8.4
46
9.5
75
5.7
38
9.0
69
8.4
42
9.4
73
Response
7.9
44
9.1
74
8.3
45
9.2
72
7.8
45
9.0
65
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
7.0
44
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Functionality
7.0
40
9.3
67
7.0
37
9.1
65
7.2
44
9.2
69
7.2
39
9.4
67
7.4
34
Not enough data
Alerts management
8.0
31
Not enough data
6.9
31
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.4
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
Automation
6.5
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analysis
7.1
29
Not enough data
7.0
31
Not enough data
7.6
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
5.6
27
9.3
14
Generative AI
5.6
27
9.3
7
Agentic AI - IT Alerting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Observability SoftwareHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Features - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Incident Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Checkmk
Checkmk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.9%
Pandora FMS
Pandora FMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Checkmk
Checkmk
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Computer Software
6.0%
Telecommunications
4.6%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
64.4%
Pandora FMS
Pandora FMS
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Telecommunications
11.6%
Consumer Services
6.9%
Computer Software
6.5%
Accounting
4.6%
Other
54.2%
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Discussions
Checkmk
Checkmk Discussions
Is Checkmk open source?
8 Comments
PL
Upgrading to Enterprise / Managed Services
2 Comments
Official Response from Checkmk
Yes, you can safely upgrade from the demo to the full version any time, without losing your previous configuration setup. The demo version is identical to...Read more
Scalability
2 Comments
Official Response from Checkmk
Yes. The Checkmk Enterprise Edition has basically no limit in how many servers you can monitor and the pricing is not based on the number of servers you...Read more
Pandora FMS
Pandora FMS Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Pandora FMS has no discussions with answers