Mackerel vs Monit
| Mackerel | Monit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| VM monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Service monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Metrics retention | custom | — |
| Deployment model | cloud | self-hosted |
| OS coverage | linux and windows | multiple |
| Agentless monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Infrastructure Monitoring. On Freedom251, Mackerel scores higher on our published basis.