Beszel vs Proxmox VE Exporter

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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FeatureBeszelProxmox VE Exporter
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 1,429
First released20242017
ReplacesUptimeRobotvRealize Operations

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Proxmox VE Exporter if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python
Proxmox VE Exporter details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Proxmox VE Exporter better?

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

Are Beszel and Proxmox VE Exporter free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Proxmox VE Exporter with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Proxmox VE Exporter: yes.

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