Beszel vs Parca

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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FeatureBeszelParca
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 4,935
First released20242021
ReplacesUptimeRobotDatadog Profiler

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Parca if…

  • No code changes needed
  • Low overhead
Parca details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Parca better?

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

Are Beszel and Parca free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Parca with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Parca: yes.

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