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Sematext Container Monitoring vs VictoriaMetrics
Both stand on container monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWeb
Sematext brings container metrics, logs, and events into shared monitoring views with multiple deployment options. Review usage-based charges and Basic retention when considering the listed starting price.
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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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| Sematext Container Monitoring | VictoriaMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Infra Monitoring — Basic: $2.80 a month | VictoriaMetrics Cloud — VictoriaLogs: $200 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | VictoriaMetrics |
| Website | sematext.com | victoriametrics.com |
| On container monitoring | #34 of 44 | #31 of 44 |
Sematext Container Monitoring: what it does well
- Collects container and host metrics, logs, and events.
- Can discover containerized applications and start agents.
- Shows metrics, logs, and events together.
- 14-day free trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Monitoring charges depend on hosts, containers, plan, and data retention.
- Basic includes 1-day retention.
- Per-container charges apply above the plan-dependent included amount for Docker monitoring.
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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