Beszel vs ntopng

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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FeatureBeszelntopng
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoLua
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 8,069
First released20242013
ReplacesUptimeRobotSolarWinds NetFlow

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose ntopng if…

  • Deep network visibility
  • Fast packet processing
ntopng details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or ntopng better?

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

Are Beszel and ntopng free and open-source?

Yes. Beszel is licensed under MIT and ntopng under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Beszel and ntopng with Docker?

Beszel: yes. ntopng: yes.

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