Uptrace vs Zabbix
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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Uptrace
OpenTelemetry-based tracing, metrics, and logs tool
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Zabbix
Enterprise-grade open-source monitoring solution
| Feature | Uptrace | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | BSL-1.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go Template |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,256 | ★ 6,228 |
| First released | 2021 | 2001 |
| Replaces | Datadog, New Relic | Datadog, Nagios |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Uptrace or Zabbix better?
Neither is universally better. Zabbix has the larger community, while Uptrace is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Uptrace and Zabbix free and open-source?
Yes. Uptrace is licensed under BSL-1.1 and Zabbix under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Uptrace and Zabbix with Docker?
Uptrace: yes. Zabbix: yes.