VictoriaMetrics 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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VictoriaMetrics
Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution
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Zabbix
Enterprise-grade open-source monitoring solution
| Feature | VictoriaMetrics | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go Template |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 17,488 | ★ 6,228 |
| First released | 2018 | 2001 |
| Replaces | Datadog, Grafana Cloud | Datadog, Nagios |
Why pick each one
Choose VictoriaMetrics if…
- Excellent compression and speed
- Easy single-binary deployment
Frequently asked questions
Is VictoriaMetrics or Zabbix better?
VictoriaMetrics is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Zabbix if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are VictoriaMetrics and Zabbix free and open-source?
Yes. VictoriaMetrics is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Zabbix under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run VictoriaMetrics and Zabbix with Docker?
VictoriaMetrics: yes. Zabbix: yes.