2 Open Source alternatives to New Relic in 2026
We compare 2 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Quick comparison
Sorted by featured first, then GitHub stars as a tiebreaker — the same rule we use across the whole site.
Detailed profile of each alternative
Alternative to Datadog, New Relic
Unified metrics + traces + logs, an alternative to Datadog/New Relic.
Alternative to Datadog, New Relic
Ultra-lightweight server monitor, a single binary, a minimal alternative to Datadog.
How much does New Relic cost, and how much can you save?
New Relic charges a recurring monthly fee. Self-hosting the alternative, you only pay for the server — usually a few dollars a month.
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Build my stackFrequently asked questions
Do I need Docker to self-host a New Relic alternative?
1 out of 2 have a ready-to-copy docker-compose.yml; the rest use their own installer (each tool's page says which).
How much RAM do I need at minimum?
The lightest option on this list is Beszel, which runs on as little as 256MB of RAM — enough for a cheap VPS.
Are they all 100% free, or are there paid features like on New Relic?
1 out of 2 are 100% FOSS. The rest are Open-Core: the core is free and self-hostable, but some advanced feature may stay paid — we call it out on each tool's page.