Coroot vs HyperDX
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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HyperDX
Open-source observability for logs, traces, and session replay
| Feature | Coroot | HyperDX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,866 | ★ 9,808 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Datadog, New Relic | Datadog, Sentry |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Coroot or HyperDX better?
Neither is universally better. HyperDX has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Coroot and HyperDX free and open-source?
Yes. Coroot is licensed under Apache-2.0 and HyperDX under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Coroot and HyperDX with Docker?
Coroot: yes. HyperDX: yes.