3 Open Source Alternatives to Zabbix

There are 3 open-source alternatives to Zabbix in this directory. The most popular is Prometheus with 63.5k GitHub stars, followed by Beszel(20.8k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.

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Open-source alternatives to Zabbix, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Prometheus

The Prometheus monitoring system and time series database for collecting and storing metrics as time series data.

63.5kGoApache License 2.0
2Beszel

Lightweight server monitoring hub with historical data, Docker stats, and alerts for efficient system tracking and management.

20.8kGoMIT License
3Checkmate

Checkmate is an open-source, self-hosted tool designed to track and monitor server hardware, uptime, response times, and incidents in real-time with beautiful visualizations.

4.5kJavaScriptGNU Affero General Public License v3.0

All open-source alternatives to Zabbix

Frequently asked questions

What are the best open-source alternatives to Zabbix?

The top three are Prometheus(63.5k stars), Beszel(20.8k stars), Checkmate(4.5k stars). All are open source and free to use.

Are these alternatives to Zabbix free?

Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.

Can I self-host an alternative to Zabbix?

Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.

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