Beszel vs Argus Monitor Web

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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FeatureBeszelArgus Monitor Web
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 24,108★ 722
First released20242022
ReplacesUptimeRobotDependabot

Why pick each one

Choose Beszel if…

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

Choose Argus Monitor Web if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Argus Monitor Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is Beszel or Argus Monitor Web better?

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

Are Beszel and Argus Monitor Web free and open-source?

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

Can I run Beszel and Argus Monitor Web with Docker?

Beszel: yes. Argus Monitor Web: yes.

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