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ctop is open-source container monitoring software with free downloads linked from the project homepage.
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- ctop is open-source container monitoring software with free downloads linked from the project homepage.
Top-like
● Identity checkedInfrastructure · Vendor site 2026-10-04
ctop provides concise command-line monitoring for containers, offering a top-like view of CPU, memory, and network metrics in the terminal. The official site distributes binaries and points to the open-source project for operators who want lightweight container visibility without a GUI.
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- Infrastructure
- Free access
- ctop is open-source container monitoring software with free downloads linked from the project homepage.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Top-like right for you?
A good fit for
Platform and DevOps engineers who live in the terminal and need quick live stats for running containers.
Before you choose
You run ctop locally against your container runtime; there is no hosted multi-tenant monitoring service on ctop.sh.
Terminal container monitor
ctop.sh promotes a top-inspired TUI for container metrics so engineers can inspect resource usage from SSH sessions without opening a separate dashboard.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Homepage tagline describes concise command-line monitoring for containers. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Distribution | Landing page primary call-to-action is to get ctop binaries from the project. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Top-like pricing & plans
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What is Top-like used for?
ctop provides concise command-line monitoring for containers, offering a top-like view of CPU, memory, and network metrics in the terminal. The official site distributes binaries and points to the open-source project for operators who want lightweight container visibility without a GUI.
Does Top-like have a free plan?
ctop is open-source container monitoring software with free downloads linked from the project homepage.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Top-like cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Top-like through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You run ctop locally against your container runtime; there is no hosted multi-tenant monitoring service on ctop.sh.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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