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# DeadManCheck

Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1097182/DeadManCheck

> Server monitoring tool that helps businesses monitor cron jobs, alerting users if they fail, run too long, or give unexpected output.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses DeadManCheck?

DeadManCheck is designed for developers, IT administrators, DevOps teams, software engineers, and system administrators.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: DeadManCheck

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$12,00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Escalation
- Event Logs
- Performance Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Server Monitoring Tools](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32713/server-monitoring/software)

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3. [ManageEngine OpManager Plus](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1048394/manageengine-opmanager-plus) — 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
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## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1097182/DeadManCheck)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10042447/DeadManCheck/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1097182/DeadManCheck> |

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