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Graphite (with Grafana)

free From $0/mo · Founded 2008 · self-hosted

Time-series storage for metrics — old-school but reliable, paired with Grafana for dashboards.

What it does well

  • Stores metrics using a simple, predictable dot-separated naming convention.
  • Extremely stable and resource-efficient for storing numerical time-series data.
  • Integrates with a vast ecosystem of tools, including Grafana for visualization.

Where it falls short

  • Self-hosted only, requiring significant setup and ongoing maintenance effort.
  • Does not support tags or labels for metrics, making complex queries difficult.
  • Built-in web interface is rudimentary; requires a separate tool like Grafana for modern dashboards.
Tags: server-monitoringopen-sourceself-hostedfree-tier

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