Ctop
ctop is a command-line tool that provides an interactive, real-time interface for monitoring containers.
Our verdict
Who it's for
An interactive, real-time container monitoring dashboard for Docker and runC.
Who should look elsewhere
Limited to basic container metrics, not a full-fledged observability platform.
Pros
- +Provides immediate, real-time insights into container performance.
- +Lightweight and runs directly in the terminal, no browser needed.
- +Easy to install and use for quick diagnostics.
- +Supports both Docker and runC environments.
Cons
- −Limited to basic container metrics, not a full-fledged observability platform.
- −Terminal-based interface might not suit all users.
- −No historical data logging or advanced alerting features.
Key features
- ✓Interactive terminal UI
- ✓Real-time container metrics (CPU, Memory, Network I/O)
- ✓Supports Docker containers
- ✓Supports runC containers
- ✓Sorting and filtering of containers
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | 1 user; 100 MB storage; 100 tasks |
| Basic | $5 | month | 5 users; 1 GB storage; Unlimited tasks |
| Pro | $15 | month | Unlimited users; 10 GB storage; Unlimited tasks |