Netdata vs Percona Monitoring and Management
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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Netdata
Real-time per-second infrastructure monitoring
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Percona Monitoring and Management
Database performance monitoring for MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
| Feature | Netdata | Percona Monitoring and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 80,075 | ★ 1,080 |
| First released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Datadog, New Relic | Datadog Database Monitoring, SolarWinds DPA |
Why pick each one
Choose Netdata if…
- Instant insight out of the box
- Beautiful real-time charts
- Easy install
Choose Percona Monitoring and Management if…
- Deep database-level insight
- All-in-one server image
Frequently asked questions
Is Netdata or Percona Monitoring and Management better?
Netdata is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Percona Monitoring and Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Netdata and Percona Monitoring and Management free and open-source?
Yes. Netdata is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Percona Monitoring and Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Netdata and Percona Monitoring and Management with Docker?
Netdata: yes. Percona Monitoring and Management: yes.