What does OpenObserve replace?

OpenObserve is a free alternative to New Relic ($120/yr).

Is OpenObserve open source?

Yes. OpenObserve is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. OpenObserve is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to New Relic. Switching saves $120/yr at list price.

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Self-hosted server

Replaces it Active Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

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Logs, metrics and traces storage/search with dashboards; lighter APM features

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on openobserve.ai.

What does OpenObserve replace?: OpenObserve is a free alternative to New Relic ($120/yr).
Is OpenObserve open source?: Yes. OpenObserve is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does OpenObserve run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host OpenObserve?: Yes. OpenObserve is a server app you run on your own server.