Pinpoint APM vs Glances

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted monitoring & status options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeaturePinpoint APMGlances
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0LGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaPython
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 13,855★ 33,269
First released20152012
ReplacesNew Relic, DynatraceDatadog

Why pick each one

Choose Pinpoint APM if…

  • Detailed call-stack tracing
  • Good for large JVM systems
Pinpoint APM details

Choose Glances if…

  • Very easy to run
  • Lightweight
  • Good single-host overview
Glances details

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinpoint APM or Glances better?

Glances is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pinpoint APM if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Pinpoint APM and Glances free and open-source?

Yes. Pinpoint APM is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Glances under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Pinpoint APM and Glances with Docker?

Pinpoint APM: yes. Glances: yes.

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