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Graphite vs InfluxDB
Both stand on metrics monitoring tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Graphite combines time-series storage with graph and dashboard rendering, several ingestion methods, and multiple output formats. Its self-hosted setup, advance retention configuration, and lack of native Windows support are key considerations.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
InfluxDB 3 combines multiple ingestion and query options with self-managed, managed, and open-source deployment choices. Compare the deployment limits and usage-based charges carefully, since Core and Cloud Serverless do not provide high availability.
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| Graphite | InfluxDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | graphiteapp.org | influxdata.com |
| On metrics monitoring tools | #14 of 37 | #10 of 37 |
Graphite: what it does well
- Free under the Apache 2.0 license.
- Accepts plaintext, Pickle, and AMQP data.
- Outputs raw images, CSV, XML, and JSON.
- Dashboards can show and save multiple graphs.
What to know first
- Retention and precision must be configured in advance.
- Native Windows support is unavailable.
- LDAP authentication requires an additional dependency.
InfluxDB: what it does well
- Supports SQL and InfluxQL, plus a Python processing engine.
- Offers line protocol, HTTP API, Telegraf, and client libraries.
- Cloud Serverless includes a free option and $250 free credit.
- Multiple deployment models are available.
What to know first
- Core is single-node and has no high availability.
- Cloud Serverless has service quotas and no high availability.
- Cloud Serverless charges vary by usage.
- Enterprise and Cloud Dedicated include pricing not listed.
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