Dozzle vs Graylog

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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FeatureDozzleGraylog
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITSSPL-1.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM32 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 13,984★ 8,105
First released20182010
ReplacesDatadog LogsSplunk, Datadog Logs

Why pick each one

Choose Dozzle if…

  • Zero setup
  • Very lightweight
Dozzle details

Choose Graylog if…

  • Powerful search and pipelines
  • Polished web UI
Graylog details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dozzle or Graylog better?

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

Are Dozzle and Graylog free and open-source?

Yes. Dozzle is licensed under MIT and Graylog under SSPL-1.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dozzle and Graylog with Docker?

Dozzle: yes. Graylog: yes.

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