Checkmate vs Gatus
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Checkmate and Gatus differ.
Checkmate
Pros
- Uptime, port and DNS checks
- Hardware stats from an agent
- Status pages and maintenance
- Alerts to email, chat, ntfy
Cons
- MongoDB runs alongside it
- No native mobile apps
- Docker checks need socket access
Gatus
Pros
- Flexible endpoint conditions
- Certificate expiry warnings
- Alerts to ntfy, Slack, email
- Tiny Go binary and container
Cons
- YAML-only check configuration
- Basic auth or OIDC only
- Database needed for history
Checkmate vs Gatus: specs side by side
Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.
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