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DockMon vs Portainer
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
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.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Portainer brings container and multi-cluster management into a graphical interface, with Git deployment workflows and governance controls. Its free tier covers up to three nodes, while paid plans have stated node or use limits.
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| DockMon | Portainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | portainer.io |
| On container monitoring | #9 of 49 | #5 of 49 |
DockMon: 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.
Portainer: what it does well
- Supports Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Swarm, Podman, and Azure ACI.
- Centralizes governance across Kubernetes clusters.
- Git workflows include promotion and rollback.
- Free Business Edition tier covers up to three nodes.
- Business Edition lists RBAC, LDAP, OAuth, and SSO features.
What to know first
- Starter and Scale subscriptions have fixed node counts during their term.
- Home & Student is limited to non-commercial personal use.
- Starter costs $1,045 a year.
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