VictoriaLogs
A fast log store and query UI; metrics and traces are somebody else's problem.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-14
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Download one server binary or run its Docker image; optional Compose demos add collectors and Grafana
- Operational Setup
- You must wire a log shipper and size disk/retention yourself, and dashboards or alerting normally mean adding Grafana and related components.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Logs live in VictoriaLogs' on-disk partitions under `-storageDataPath` (default `victoria-logs-data`); cluster mode distributes the same format across storage nodes.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is a fast log store, but it is narrower than Axiom's managed event platform and leaves dashboards, collection, alerting, and operations to other components.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
VictoriaLogs FAQ
Common questions
Is VictoriaLogs free and open source?+
VictoriaLogs is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on self-host. A fast log store and query UI; metrics and traces are somebody else's problem.
What paid software does VictoriaLogs replace?+
VictoriaLogs serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Axiom, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up VictoriaLogs?+
Installation: Download one server binary or run its Docker image; optional Compose demos add collectors and Grafana. Setup notes: You must wire a log shipper and size disk/retention yourself, and dashboards or alerting normally mean adding Grafana and related components.
What is the catch or trade-off with VictoriaLogs?+
It is a fast log store, but it is narrower than Axiom's managed event platform and leaves dashboards, collection, alerting, and operations to other components.