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VictoriaMetrics

Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution compatible with Prometheus.

github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics

GitHub stats

GitHub stars
17,828
Forks
1,762
Open issues
671
Commits, last 12 months
1,563
Last commit
Oct 5, 2026
Latest release
v1.153.0Sep 28, 2026
Created
Sep 30, 2018

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About VictoriaMetrics

Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution compatible with Prometheus. VictoriaMetrics is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and written mainly in Go, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.

The project has 17,828 stars and 1,762 forks on GitHub, with 1,563 commits over the last year. It ships a Docker image, which makes it a good fit for a small VPS or a home server running Docker Compose.

Topics

  • tsdb
  • prometheus
  • promql
  • influxdb
  • graphite
  • opentsdb
  • database
  • thanos
  • observability
  • monitoring

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What is VictoriaMetrics?

VictoriaMetrics is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Monitoring & Status Pages category. Fast, cost-effective time series database and monitoring solution compatible with Prometheus. The source code lives at github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics, where it has 17,828 stars.

Is VictoriaMetrics free and open source?

Yes. VictoriaMetrics is open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.

Can I run VictoriaMetrics with Docker?

Yes. VictoriaMetrics provides a Docker image, so you can run it on any Linux server with Docker and Docker Compose installed. The project README lists the image name and the environment variables to set.

What are the best alternatives to VictoriaMetrics?

Popular open-source alternatives to VictoriaMetrics include Uptime Kuma, Netdata and Grafana. VictoriaMetrics itself is a self-hosted alternative to Grafana Cloud.

Is VictoriaMetrics actively maintained?

The most recent commit to VictoriaMetrics was on Oct 5, 2026 with 1,563 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v1.153.0, published Sep 28, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.