Zabbix
Monitors networks, servers, cloud services, IoT, and OT environments with no per-device licensing fees, available self-hosted or as a managed SaaS platform.
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/zabbix/zabbix 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 Auvik.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $210/mo ($2,520/yr) in subscriptions
Zabbix FAQ
Common questions
Is Zabbix free and open source?+
Zabbix is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Monitors networks, servers, cloud services, IoT, and OT environments with no per-device licensing fees, available self-hosted or as a managed SaaS platform.
What paid software does Zabbix replace?+
Zabbix serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Auvik, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG, Site24x7, SolarWinds, saving up to $210/month ($2,520/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Zabbix?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/zabbix/zabbix 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 Zabbix?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Auvik.