Beszel vs Graphite

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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FeatureBeszelGraphite
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 6,102
First released20242008
ReplacesUptimeRobotDatadog

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Graphite if…

  • Simple metric protocol
  • Mature and stable
Graphite details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Graphite better?

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

Are Beszel and Graphite free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Graphite with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Graphite: yes.

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