Logstash vs VictoriaMetrics
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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Logstash
Server-side data processing pipeline for logs
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VictoriaMetrics
Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution
| Feature | Logstash | VictoriaMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,912 | ★ 17,488 |
| First released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Fluentd | Datadog, Grafana Cloud |
Why pick each one
Choose VictoriaMetrics if…
- Excellent compression and speed
- Easy single-binary deployment
Frequently asked questions
Is Logstash or VictoriaMetrics better?
Neither is universally better. VictoriaMetrics has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Logstash and VictoriaMetrics free and open-source?
Yes. Logstash is licensed under Apache-2.0 and VictoriaMetrics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Logstash and VictoriaMetrics with Docker?
Logstash: yes. VictoriaMetrics: yes.