Beszel vs Domain Locker

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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FeatureBeszelDomain Locker
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 1,478
First released20242024
ReplacesUptimeRobotDNSstuff

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Domain Locker if…

  • Prevents missed renewals
  • Clear dashboard
Domain Locker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Domain Locker better?

Neither is universally better. Beszel has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Beszel and Domain Locker free and open-source?

Yes. Beszel is licensed under MIT and Domain Locker under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Beszel and Domain Locker with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Domain Locker: yes.

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