HyperDX vs Netdata

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted monitoring & status options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
FeatureHyperDXNetdata
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, helmdocker, bare-metal, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 9,808★ 80,075
First released20232013
ReplacesDatadog, SentryDatadog, New Relic

Why pick each one

Choose HyperDX if…

  • Session replay correlation
  • Developer-focused UX
HyperDX details

Choose Netdata if…

  • Instant insight out of the box
  • Beautiful real-time charts
  • Easy install
Netdata details

Frequently asked questions

Is HyperDX or Netdata better?

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

Are HyperDX and Netdata free and open-source?

Yes. HyperDX is licensed under MIT and Netdata under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run HyperDX and Netdata with Docker?

HyperDX: yes. Netdata: yes.

Related comparisons