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Checkmate vs Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring
Both stand on container monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Checkmate brings service checks, server metrics, PageSpeed tracking, and incident alerts into a self-hosted dashboard. It includes all features without monitor limits, but users give up managed cloud and must handle deployment themselves.
Visit Checkmate Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring combines fleet visibility, alerts, and cost estimates in a cloud-only service. Check the setup requirements and separate telemetry charges when planning its use.
Visit Grafana Cloud Kubernetes MonitoringThe facts
| Checkmate | Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Checkmate | Not published |
| Website | checkmate.so | grafana.com |
| On container monitoring | #7 of 51 | #19 of 51 |
Checkmate: what it does well
- No monitor limits on the free plan
- Checks many service and game server types
- Tracks server hardware metrics
- Public status dashboards support custom branding
- Metrics and accounts stay in the configured database
What to know first
- Self-hosting is required
- No one-click migration import
- No paid support tier
- Free plan lists 12 alert channels
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan includes monthly host and container hours.
- Views cost allocations across clusters and workloads.
- Collects Kubernetes metrics, events, and Pod logs.
- Supports several Kubernetes platforms, including EKS and AKS.
What to know first
- Available only in Grafana Cloud.
- Supports only data sources hosted in Grafana Cloud.
- Telemetry from other products is billed separately.
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