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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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Christoph G

07/28/23

5 out of 5

"Great Monitoring Solution from Munich"

What do you like best about checkmk? I especially like the configuration via rules - and the simplicity - the many plugins and the possibility to customize it to his needs. Check_MK has a very strong community here the opensource idea is still lived and you get great support.

MH

Marques H

07/06/23

5 out of 5

"Remarkably powerful"

What do you like best about checkmk? I had all our logs pointed to it and flowing nicely in no time at all and I can flag certain events to trigger different actions of my choosing.

AU

Anonymous User

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Well rounded, always usefull"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use and highly configurable. Given the low threshold of use it's stupidity not to check it out. The team behind it also stays on top of current event and needs, keeping checkmk well documented and relevant.

FB

Fabian B

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Checkmk, a great monitoring solution"

What do you like best about checkmk? With Checkmk, you can start monitoring your systems within minutes! While having a large feature set, you can get started very quickly.

AU

Anonymous User

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Monitoring software with a rapidly growing scope"

What do you like best about checkmk? The continuous improvement and development of the product. I use checkmk for over 10 years now and it has changed and developed so much in this time.

MS

Marcel S

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"After using 6 years still "Fascinating!""

What do you like best about checkmk? I like how easy it is to start with checkmk. After a few minutes you monitor your first host and you want more and more data. Everytime you dive deeper into checkmk you will find more ways to get a overview over your infrastructure.

FB

Fabian B

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Checkmk, a great monitoring solution"

What do you like best about checkmk? With Checkmk, you can start monitoring your systems within minutes! While having a large feature set, you can get started very quickly.

MS

Marcel S

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"After using 6 years still "Fascinating!""

What do you like best about checkmk? I like how easy it is to start with checkmk. After a few minutes you monitor your first host and you want more and more data. Everytime you dive deeper into checkmk you will find more ways to get a overview over your infrastructure.

AU

Anonymous User

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Monitoring software with a rapidly growing scope"

What do you like best about checkmk? The continuous improvement and development of the product. I use checkmk for over 10 years now and it has changed and developed so much in this time.

AU

Anonymous User

06/21/23

5 out of 5

"Well rounded, always usefull"

What do you like best about checkmk? Easy to use and highly configurable. Given the low threshold of use it's stupidity not to check it out. The team behind it also stays on top of current event and needs, keeping checkmk well documented and relevant.

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