VictoriaMetrics alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave VictoriaMetrics: some features are enterprise-only, and metricsQL extensions can reduce portability. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces VictoriaMetrics, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Datadog currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for a free option
PrometheusThe reference implementation, simpler if retention needs are short.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DatadogFully hosted metrics with no storage to run.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for open source
GrafanaGrafana Cloud runs scalable Prometheus-compatible storage for you.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for self-hosting
OpenObserveCombines metrics with logs and traces in one open-source binary.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for Mac
PrometheusThe reference implementation, simpler if retention needs are short.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for Windows
PrometheusThe reference implementation, simpler if retention needs are short.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for Linux
PrometheusThe reference implementation, simpler if retention needs are short.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for iPhone and Android
DatadogFully hosted metrics with no storage to run.
Best VictoriaMetrics alternative for working in the browser
SigNozOpen-source all-in-one APM if you also need traces and logs.
VictoriaMetrics alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to VictoriaMetrics?
Datadog ranks first right now. Fully hosted metrics with no storage to run. Prometheus and Grafana follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to VictoriaMetrics?
Yes. Datadog (free plan + paid), Prometheus (open source), Grafana (open source) and OpenObserve (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to VictoriaMetrics?
Yes: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenObserve and SigNoz. Prometheus, Grafana and OpenObserve can also be self-hosted.
Which VictoriaMetrics alternatives work on Linux?
Prometheus runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from VictoriaMetrics?
The complaints we hear most: some features are enterprise-only; metricsQL extensions can reduce portability; logs and traces products are newer.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces VictoriaMetrics, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.