Beszel vs Logstash

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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FeatureBeszelLogstash
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 14,912
First released20242009
ReplacesUptimeRobotFluentd

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Logstash if…

  • Powerful transformation language
  • Huge plugin library
Logstash details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Logstash better?

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

Are Beszel and Logstash free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Logstash with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Logstash: yes.

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