New Relic vs Checkmk
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
New Relic ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for IT teams monitoring server uptime, network health, and application performance. Top choice for deep application insights with a generous free tier.
At a glance
| New Relic | Checkmk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best IT Infrastructure Monitoring Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Developer-centric observability | Efficient large-scale monitoring |
| Pricing | $$$ (Usage-based) | $$ (Subscription) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
New Relic
Top choice for deep application insights with a generous free tier.
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Checkmk
High-performance core reduces CPU load on monitored systems.
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