Netdata vs Argus Monitor Web
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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Argus Monitor Web
Multi-service status monitoring with deployment tracking
| Feature | Netdata | Argus Monitor Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 80,075 | ★ 722 |
| First released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Datadog, New Relic | Dependabot |
Why pick each one
Choose Netdata if…
- Instant insight out of the box
- Beautiful real-time charts
- Easy install
Choose Argus Monitor Web if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Netdata or Argus Monitor Web better?
Netdata is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Argus Monitor Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Netdata and Argus Monitor Web free and open-source?
Yes. Netdata is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Argus Monitor Web under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Netdata and Argus Monitor Web with Docker?
Netdata: yes. Argus Monitor Web: yes.