Glances vs Percona Monitoring and Management
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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Glances
Cross-platform system monitoring at a glance
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Percona Monitoring and Management
Database performance monitoring for MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
| Feature | Glances | Percona Monitoring and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33,269 | ★ 1,080 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Datadog | Datadog Database Monitoring, SolarWinds DPA |
Why pick each one
Choose Percona Monitoring and Management if…
- Deep database-level insight
- All-in-one server image
Frequently asked questions
Is Glances or Percona Monitoring and Management better?
Glances is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Percona Monitoring and Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Glances and Percona Monitoring and Management free and open-source?
Yes. Glances is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Percona Monitoring and Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Glances and Percona Monitoring and Management with Docker?
Glances: yes. Percona Monitoring and Management: yes.