Vmstat Exporter vs Telegraf
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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Vmstat Exporter
Prometheus exporter for assorted system metrics
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Telegraf
Plugin-driven server agent for collecting metrics
| Feature | Vmstat Exporter | Telegraf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,608 | ★ 17,736 |
| First released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Datadog Agent | Datadog Agent |
Why pick each one
Choose Vmstat Exporter if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Vmstat Exporter or Telegraf better?
Telegraf is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Vmstat Exporter if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Vmstat Exporter and Telegraf free and open-source?
Yes. Vmstat Exporter is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Telegraf under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vmstat Exporter and Telegraf with Docker?
Vmstat Exporter: yes. Telegraf: yes.