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Checkmk - Network Monitoring Software

Checkmk Reviews in September 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Checkmk Reviews & Ratings

4.94

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Based on 109 ratings & 180 reviews

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Spotsaas Editor’s POV

Checkmk's strength lies in its prebuilt monitoring plugins—the library covers standard infrastructure checks (CPU, memory, disk, network interfaces) without requiring custom code for common scenarios. Before shortlisting, verify that the plugins cover your specific hardware and software stack; if you run niche applications or legacy systems, test the plugin ...Read more

Checkmk pros and cons

  • Monitors host availability and service-level alerts including memory, filesystem usage, and power supply status.

  • Support team responds quickly and proactively assists with configuration and troubleshooting.

  • Plugin settings and monitoring rules are configurable to match specific infrastructure requirements.

  • Out-of-the-box setup requires minimal configuration to get base monitoring running.

  • Limited negative feedback from user reviews on record.

  • Users have not consistently highlighted specific gaps or areas for improvement.

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Showing 111-120 out of 180

MW

Mike W

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Solid monitoring system and great support."

What do you like best about checkmk? Ease of configuration. Quick view with Dashboard. Detection of services through polling agent. What do you dislike about checkmk?

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"The power of Nagios without the complexity"

What do you like best about checkmk? The ability to monitor anything you want. If you can script a monitor, it can be integrated (if something doesn't already exist in the large community exchange).

MW

Mike W

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Solid monitoring system and great support."

What do you like best about checkmk? Ease of configuration. Quick view with Dashboard. Detection of services through polling agent. What do you dislike about checkmk?

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Best monitoring application ever used"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use. Super easy overview for monitoring.

RS

rojy s

07/01/22

5 out of 5

"Some thing Different with Simplifying Tech"

What do you like best about checkmk? All networks and devices in one dashboard What do you dislike about checkmk?

MW

Mike W

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Solid monitoring system and great support."

What do you like best about checkmk? Ease of configuration. Quick view with Dashboard. Detection of services through polling agent. What do you dislike about checkmk?

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Best monitoring application ever used"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use. Super easy overview for monitoring.

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Best monitoring application ever used"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use. Super easy overview for monitoring.

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"The power of Nagios without the complexity"

What do you like best about checkmk? The ability to monitor anything you want. If you can script a monitor, it can be integrated (if something doesn't already exist in the large community exchange).

AU

Anonymous User

07/01/22

4.5 out of 5

"Best monitoring application ever used"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use. Super easy overview for monitoring.

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