Telegraf vs VictoriaMetrics
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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Telegraf
Plugin-driven server agent for collecting metrics
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VictoriaMetrics
Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution
| Feature | Telegraf | VictoriaMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 17,736 | ★ 17,488 |
| First released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Datadog Agent | Datadog, Grafana Cloud |
Why pick each one
Choose VictoriaMetrics if…
- Excellent compression and speed
- Easy single-binary deployment
Frequently asked questions
Is Telegraf or VictoriaMetrics better?
Telegraf is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider VictoriaMetrics if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Telegraf and VictoriaMetrics free and open-source?
Yes. Telegraf is licensed under MIT and VictoriaMetrics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Telegraf and VictoriaMetrics with Docker?
Telegraf: yes. VictoriaMetrics: yes.