DockMon

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What DockMon is

DockMon is a free tool for monitoring and managing Docker containers on local and remote hosts. It displays live CPU, memory and network statistics, with optional historical retention for up to 90 days. Management features include bulk container operations, Docker Compose stack management, scheduled image updates and configurable auto-restart for individual containers. Alerts can be sent through services including Discord, Slack, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify and SMTP, as well as Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, ntfy and custom webhooks. For remote monitoring, a lightweight Go agent avoids exposing Docker ports, and remote hosts use mTLS. DockMon also provides group-based permissions, OIDC single sign-on and API key authentication. Its security guide describes HTTPS access, secure session cookies, password hashing, rate limiting, account lockout and audit logging. Installation guidance recommends Docker Compose and lists Docker Engine 20.10+, Docker Compose 2.0+, at least 2 GB RAM and available port 8001 as prerequisites. DockMon is designed for standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose; Swarm and Kubernetes are not currently supported.

Who it suits

DockMon suits people who administer standalone Docker hosts or Docker Compose setups and want container metrics, management tools and alerts. It can be installed on systems that support Docker.

What it does well

Monitors local and remote Docker hosts.
Optional history retains statistics for up to 90 days.
Supports Docker Compose stack management and bulk operations.
Offers multiple alert channels and custom webhooks.
Free plan permits commercial use subject to its BSL license.

What to know first

Swarm support is not currently available.
Kubernetes support is not currently available.
Installation guidance lists 2 GB RAM minimum.

Limits

Optional historical statistics retention is limited to 90 days. DockMon currently targets standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose, without Swarm or Kubernetes support.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
DockMon	Docker monitoring and management platform · Commercial use permitted subject to the BSL 1.1 license	Free

As github.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the DockMon project website
Prepare a system that supports Docker
Install Docker Engine 20.10 or newer
Install Docker Compose 2.0 or newer
Provide at least 2 GB RAM and an available port 8001
Deploy DockMon with Docker Compose

Verdict

DockMon brings container monitoring, operations and alerting together for standalone Docker environments. Its stated lack of Swarm and Kubernetes support is important for teams using those platforms.

Questions

Is DockMon free?

Yes. The DockMon plan is listed as free, with commercial use subject to the BSL 1.1 license.

Which platforms does DockMon support?

It supports Docker Engine, Docker Compose, unRAID, Synology DSM, QNAP Container Station, Proxmox LXC, Linux, web access, API use, and self-hosted deployment.

Can DockMon monitor remote hosts securely?

Yes. A lightweight Go agent monitors remote systems without exposing Docker ports, and remote hosts use mTLS.

Which alert channels are available?

Listed channels include Discord, Slack, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify, SMTP, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, ntfy, and custom webhooks.

Does DockMon support Kubernetes?

No. Its FAQ describes the product for standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose; Swarm and Kubernetes support is not currently available.

Facts from DockMon's own pages

Access control: DockMon supports group-based role permissions, OIDC single sign-on, and API key authentication. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Alerts: The repository lists Discord, Slack, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify, and SMTP alerting, while the Notifications guide also lists Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, ntfy, and custom webhooks. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
API: The README links to an API reference for REST and WebSocket APIs. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Container management: Features include bulk container operations, Docker Compose stack management, scheduled image updates, and configurable per-container auto-restart. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
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. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Hosts: It supports monitoring local and remote Docker hosts, with no stated host limit. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Known limits: The FAQ says DockMon is designed for standalone Docker hosts and Docker Compose and that Swarm and Kubernetes support is not currently available. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
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. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Metrics and history: It displays live CPU, memory, and network statistics and offers optional historical statistics retention for up to 90 days. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Platform support: DockMon can be installed on systems that support Docker; the guide marks unRAID as tested and Synology and QNAP instructions as untested. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose: DockMon monitors and manages Docker containers with real-time monitoring, auto-restart, alerts, and event logging. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Remote monitoring security: The README describes a lightweight Go agent for remote monitoring without exposing Docker ports, and says remote hosts use mTLS. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Security: The security guide describes secure session cookies, bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS access, rate limiting, account lockout, and security audit logging. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The project directs users to its Discord server, GitHub issues, discussions, and wiki for help and documentation. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026

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