Errbit vs Glances

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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FeatureErrbitGlances
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITLGPL-3.0
LanguageRubyPython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,270★ 33,269
First released20112012
ReplacesAirbrake, SentryDatadog

Why pick each one

Choose Errbit if…

  • Long-established and stable
  • Integrates with many trackers
Errbit details

Choose Glances if…

  • Very easy to run
  • Lightweight
  • Good single-host overview
Glances details

Frequently asked questions

Is Errbit or Glances better?

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

Are Errbit and Glances free and open-source?

Yes. Errbit is licensed under MIT and Glances under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Errbit and Glances with Docker?

Errbit: yes. Glances: yes.

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