VictoriaMetrics

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VictoriaMetrics

Fast, cost-effective and scalable time-series database and monitoring solution.

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VictoriaMetrics is a high-performance open-source time-series database and monitoring system. It is designed as a drop-in replacement for Prometheus, offering significantly lower RAM usage, higher compression, and long-term storage capabilities.

It effortlessly handles millions of data points per second, making it the preferred telemetry and observability backbone for massive enterprise infrastructures that outgrow standard Prometheus deployments.

Key Features

  • PromQL compatibility with extended features (MetricsQL)
  • 10x lower RAM usage compared to competitors
  • Massive data compression for long-term storage
  • Highly scalable clustered version available
  • Native support for push and pull data ingestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VictoriaMetrics free and open source?

Yes, VictoriaMetrics is open source. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What can I use instead of InfluxDB?

You can use VictoriaMetrics as a free, open-source alternative to InfluxDB.

Can I self-host VictoriaMetrics?

Yes, VictoriaMetrics can be self-hosted on your own server or cloud infrastructure.

What is VictoriaMetrics written in?

It is built using SCSS, TypeScript, Shell, Makefile, Go.

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