Replaces it Active Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux Self-hostable
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Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on goalert.me.
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$252/yr Professional Verified on pagerduty.com, Oct 17, 2026
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At a glance
| Alternative | Verdict | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoAlert | Replaces it | Apache-2.0 open source | Yes | — | Yes | 2.8k★ |
PagerDuty alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to PagerDuty?
- Yes. The free alternative is GoAlert (open source, Apache-2.0).
- How much does PagerDuty cost?
- PagerDuty's Professional plan costs $21 a month, which is $252 a year (per user per month; $25 monthly or $21 billed annually ($252/user/yr)). Source: the official pricing page at pagerduty.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which PagerDuty alternatives run on Linux?
- GoAlert (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a PagerDuty alternative?
- Yes. GoAlert runs on your own server.
- Are these PagerDuty alternatives open source?
- Yes. It uses OSI-approved open-source licenses: GoAlert (Apache-2.0).
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