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Loki vs Netdata

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LokiNetdata
LanguageGoGo
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars29k81k
Latestv3.7.8v2.12.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 5 days between releasesabout 32 days between releases
Active contributors39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Datadog. Alternatives to Datadog →

    PartialLokiCovers log management, usually paired with Grafana for dashboards and alerts.

    PartialNetdataPer-second infrastructure metrics and alerts; the agent is GPL, its dashboard UI is closed source.