Grafana Loki vs NetAlertX
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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Grafana Loki
Log aggregation system inspired by Prometheus
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NetAlertX
Network presence scanner and intrusion detection
| Feature | Grafana Loki | NetAlertX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,687 | ★ 6,885 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Splunk, Datadog Logs | Fing |
Why pick each one
Choose Grafana Loki if…
- Cheap to run compared to full-text indexers
- Familiar Prometheus-style labels
Choose NetAlertX if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.9k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana Loki or NetAlertX better?
Neither is universally better. Grafana Loki has the larger community, while NetAlertX is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grafana Loki and NetAlertX free and open-source?
Yes. Grafana Loki is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and NetAlertX under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grafana Loki and NetAlertX with Docker?
Grafana Loki: yes. NetAlertX: yes.