Netdata vs Perses

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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FeatureNetdataPerses
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, kubernetesdocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 80,075★ 2,338
First released20132022
ReplacesDatadog, New RelicGrafana

Why pick each one

Choose Netdata if…

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

Choose Perses if…

  • Version-controlled dashboards
  • Truly open governance
Perses details

Frequently asked questions

Is Netdata or Perses better?

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

Are Netdata and Perses free and open-source?

Yes. Netdata is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Perses under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Netdata and Perses with Docker?

Netdata: yes. Perses: yes.

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