NetData
Powerful, efficient, and user-friendly monitoring solution for servers, containers, and applications with instant insights and alerts.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/netdata/netdata or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AppDynamics.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $280/mo ($3,360/yr) in subscriptions
NetData FAQ
Common questions
Is NetData free and open source?+
NetData is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Powerful, efficient, and user-friendly monitoring solution for servers, containers, and applications with instant insights and alerts.
What paid software does NetData replace?+
NetData serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: AppDynamics, Dash0, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG, Site24x7, SolarWinds, Zabbix, saving up to $280/month ($3,360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up NetData?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/netdata/netdata or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with NetData?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AppDynamics.