Beszel vs Percona Monitoring and Management
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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Beszel
Lightweight server monitoring with a clean hub
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Percona Monitoring and Management
Database performance monitoring for MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
| Feature | Beszel | Percona Monitoring and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,108 | ★ 1,080 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | UptimeRobot | Datadog Database Monitoring, SolarWinds DPA |
Why pick each one
Choose Percona Monitoring and Management if…
- Deep database-level insight
- All-in-one server image
Frequently asked questions
Is Beszel or Percona Monitoring and Management better?
Beszel is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Percona Monitoring and Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Beszel and Percona Monitoring and Management free and open-source?
Yes. Beszel is licensed under MIT and Percona Monitoring and Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Beszel and Percona Monitoring and Management with Docker?
Beszel: yes. Percona Monitoring and Management: yes.