OpenObserve vs SigNoz
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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OpenObserve
Open-source observability platform for logs, metrics and traces
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SigNoz
Open-source APM and observability platform
| Feature | OpenObserve | SigNoz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,592 | ★ 31,790 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Datadog, Elasticsearch | Datadog, New Relic |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenObserve if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 20.6k GitHub stars
Choose SigNoz if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 31.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenObserve or SigNoz better?
Neither is universally better. SigNoz has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenObserve and SigNoz free and open-source?
Yes. OpenObserve is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SigNoz under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenObserve and SigNoz with Docker?
OpenObserve: yes. SigNoz: yes.