Pinpoint APM vs Netdata

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

Not the right match-up?
FeaturePinpoint APMNetdata
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 13,855★ 80,075
First released20152013
ReplacesNew Relic, DynatraceDatadog, New Relic

Why pick each one

Choose Pinpoint APM if…

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

Choose Netdata if…

  • Instant insight out of the box
  • Beautiful real-time charts
  • Easy install
Netdata details

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinpoint APM or Netdata better?

Netdata 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 Netdata free and open-source?

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

Can I run Pinpoint APM and Netdata with Docker?

Pinpoint APM: yes. Netdata: yes.

Related comparisons