Beszel vs Vector

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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FeatureBeszelVector
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITMPL-2.0
LanguageGoRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 22,315
First released20242019
ReplacesUptimeRobotLogstash, Fluentd

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Vector if…

  • Extremely fast
  • Single static binary
Vector details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Vector better?

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

Are Beszel and Vector free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Vector with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Vector: yes.

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