Graphite vs Hertzbeat
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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Graphite
Scalable real-time graphing and time series storage
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Hertzbeat
Real-time monitoring system with customizable templates
| Feature | Graphite | Hertzbeat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,102 | ★ 7,351 |
| First released | 2008 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Datadog | Zabbix, Datadog |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Graphite or Hertzbeat better?
Neither is universally better. Hertzbeat has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Graphite and Hertzbeat free and open-source?
Yes. Graphite is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hertzbeat under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Graphite and Hertzbeat with Docker?
Graphite: yes. Hertzbeat: yes.