# VictoriaMetrics: Free Open Source Alternative to Amazon Timestream, Chronosphere, Coralogix

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/victoriametrics
Last updated: 2026-11-07

VictoriaMetrics (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Amazon Timestream, Chronosphere, Coralogix, InfluxDB. Time series database and monitoring platform compatible with Prometheus, handling billions of metrics with lower resource usage than most alternatives.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: VictoriaMetrics
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://victoriametrics.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 18k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with VictoriaMetrics saves up to $155/mo ($1,860/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Amazon Timestream](https://caniforkit.com/amazon-timestream) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Amazon Timestream vs VictoriaMetrics](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amazon-timestream-vs-victoriametrics) |
| [Chronosphere](https://caniforkit.com/chronosphere) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Chronosphere vs VictoriaMetrics](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chronosphere-vs-victoriametrics) |
| [Coralogix](https://caniforkit.com/coralogix) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Coralogix vs VictoriaMetrics](https://caniforkit.com/vs/coralogix-vs-victoriametrics) |
| [InfluxDB](https://caniforkit.com/influxdb) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare InfluxDB vs VictoriaMetrics](https://caniforkit.com/vs/influxdb-vs-victoriametrics) |
| [Last9](https://caniforkit.com/last9) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Last9 vs VictoriaMetrics](https://caniforkit.com/vs/last9-vs-victoriametrics) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is VictoriaMetrics free and open source?
VictoriaMetrics is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Time series database and monitoring platform compatible with Prometheus, handling billions of metrics with lower resource usage than most alternatives.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using VictoriaMetrics?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)