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DigitalOcean Monitoring vs VictoriaMetrics
Both stand on cloud monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose DigitalOcean Monitoring if you need free web monitoring for DigitalOcean Droplet usage, metrics, alerts, or Kubernetes. Look elsewhere if synthetic monitoring is part of your requirements.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
VictoriaMetrics offers open-source and managed deployment paths for metrics, logs, and traces. Cloud buyers should review tier limits and hourly usage metering alongside the listed starting prices.
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| DigitalOcean Monitoring | VictoriaMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | VictoriaMetrics Cloud — VictoriaLogs: $200 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | VictoriaMetrics |
| Website | digitalocean.com | victoriametrics.com |
| On cloud monitoring | #14 of 23 | #11 of 23 |
DigitalOcean Monitoring: what it does well
- Free opt-in monitoring for Droplet resource usage.
- Provides metrics and alerts.
- Retains metrics for 14 days.
- Supports Kubernetes monitoring.
- Available on the web.
What to know first
- Synthetic monitoring is not supported.
- Monitoring is for DigitalOcean resources.
VictoriaMetrics: what it does well
- Open-source single-node and cluster versions
- Supports PromQL-compatible workflows and MetricsQL
- Offers on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployment
- Cloud includes backups and software updates
- Free 30-day Cloud trial advertised
What to know first
- Cloud plans have capacity tiers and deployment limits
- Cloud usage is metered hourly
- Enterprise pricing is available on request
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