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Zabbix

Free, open-source enterprise monitoring for servers, networks, VMs and applications.

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About Zabbix

Zabbix is a mature open-source monitoring platform used widely for traditional IT infrastructure. A central server collects data from Zabbix agents, SNMP devices, IPMI, JMX, HTTP checks and cloud APIs, stores it in a SQL database, and provides a web interface for dashboards, maps, triggers, problem tracking and escalations. A large library of templates covers common operating systems, network gear, databases and services, so many devices are monitored with little configuration. It is especially strong for network and on-premises environments and scales to very large estates with proxies. The interface and configuration model are dense and take time to learn, and it is less natural than Prometheus for short-lived containers. The software is free with no licence fees, released under the AGPL from version 7.0, with paid support from Zabbix SIA and a hosted Zabbix Cloud option. It runs on Linux.

Best for: IT teams monitoring servers and network devices on-premises at scale without licence fees.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free with no per-device licence fees
  • Huge template library for devices and services
  • Scales to large estates with proxies

Why people leave

  • Dense interface with a steep learning curve
  • Less suited to ephemeral containers
  • Self-hosting the database and server is on you

Top Zabbix alternatives

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  1. 1Checkmk logo
    Checkmk

    Easier auto-discovery and setup with a free community edition.

    66.5
  2. 2Prometheus logo
    Prometheus

    Better fit for Kubernetes and short-lived cloud workloads.

    62.6
  3. 3Nagios logo
    Nagios

    The classic plugin-based monitor with a huge check ecosystem.

    59.6
  4. 4Icinga logo
    Icinga

    Modern Nagios-compatible monitoring with a strong API and automation.

    57.2
  5. 5Netdata logo
    Netdata

    Zero-configuration per-second metrics with polished dashboards.

    55.3

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Zabbix: common questions

Is Zabbix free?

Yes. Zabbix is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Zabbix open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at zabbix/zabbix. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Zabbix run on?

Zabbix is available for Self-hosted, Linux and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Zabbix?

The highest-ranked Zabbix alternatives right now are Checkmk, Prometheus and Nagios. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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