Free to use. Choose who operates the monitoring.
Start with hosted Glassmkr if you do not want another service to maintain. Self-host when you need the data path and operations under your control.
HOSTED GLASSMKR RECOMMENDED START
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The maintained instance at app.glassmkr.com. No card, signups open, free up to 10 nodes per account. Updates, storage, and backups operated by Glassmkr.
Create a free accountSELF-HOSTED GLASSMKR
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The complete stack under AGPL-3.0-only, no node limit, telemetry stays on your network. You operate databases, upgrades, backups, and TLS.
Read the self-hosting guide| Hosted | Self-hosted | |
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| Cost | $0 | $0 |
| License | Same software, operated for you | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Nodes | Up to 10 per account | No limit |
| Alert rules | All 72 | All 72 |
| Remediation and trend warnings | Included | Included |
| Notification channels | All | All |
| API | Full read and write | Full read and write |
| MCP server | Available | Included, needs TLS in front |
| AI analysis | Included | Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint |
| Where data lives | Amsterdam | Your network |
| Who operates it | Glassmkr | You |
Questions
Which option should I choose?
If you are unsure, start hosted. It is the fastest way to monitor a server and does not require you to run Postgres, ClickHouse, backups, upgrades, or TLS. Choose self-hosted when those responsibilities are an acceptable trade for complete control.
Why is hosted Glassmkr free?
Glassmkr is primarily an open-source project. The hosted service is a convenient way to use the same software without operating the stack yourself. Hosted accounts currently support up to 10 nodes.
Will hosted stay free?
That is the intent. If hosted load ever forces a change, self-hosting stays free under AGPL-3.0-only and export exists.
What is the difference?
Same codebase. Self-hosted runs on your hardware with every gate removed; hosted is the same thing operated for you. Agents re-point between them with one init command.