Beszel vs ElastAlert 2

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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FeatureBeszelElastAlert 2
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 1,128
First released20242021
ReplacesUptimeRobotSplunk Alerts

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Simple multi-host view
  • Easy setup
Beszel details

Choose ElastAlert 2 if…

  • Flexible rule engine
  • Many integrations
ElastAlert 2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or ElastAlert 2 better?

Beszel is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ElastAlert 2 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Beszel and ElastAlert 2 free and open-source?

Yes. Beszel is licensed under MIT and ElastAlert 2 under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Beszel and ElastAlert 2 with Docker?

Beszel: yes. ElastAlert 2: yes.

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