Coroot vs Graphite
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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Coroot
eBPF-based observability with automatic insights
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Graphite
Scalable real-time graphing and time series storage
| Feature | Coroot | Graphite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,866 | ★ 6,102 |
| First released | 2022 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Datadog, New Relic | Datadog |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Coroot or Graphite better?
Neither is universally better. Coroot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Coroot and Graphite free and open-source?
Yes. Coroot is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Graphite under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Coroot and Graphite with Docker?
Coroot: yes. Graphite: yes.