The only agent that thinks for itself

Autonomous Monitoring with self-learning AI built-in, operating independently across your entire stack.

Unlimited Metrics & Logs
Machine learning & MCP
5% CPU, 150MB RAM
3GB disk, >1 year retention
800+ integrations, zero config
Dashboards, alerts out of the box
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Centralized metrics streaming and storage

Aggregate metrics from multiple agents into centralized Parent nodes for unified monitoring across your infrastructure.

Stream from unlimited agents
Long-term data retention
High availability clustering
Data replication & backup
Scalable architecture
Enterprise-grade security
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Fully managed cloud platform

Access your monitoring data from anywhere with our SaaS platform. No infrastructure to manage, automatic updates, and global availability.

Zero infrastructure management
99.9% uptime SLA
Global data centers
Automatic updates & patches
Enterprise SSO & RBAC
SOC2 & ISO certified
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Deploy Netdata Cloud in your infrastructure

Run the full Netdata Cloud platform on-premises for complete data sovereignty and compliance with your security policies.

Complete data sovereignty
Air-gapped deployment
Custom compliance controls
Private network integration
Dedicated support team
Kubernetes & Docker support
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Powerful, intuitive monitoring interface

Modern, responsive UI built for real-time troubleshooting with customizable dashboards and advanced visualization capabilities.

Real-time chart updates
Customizable dashboards
Dark & light themes
Advanced filtering & search
Responsive on all devices
Collaboration features
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Monitor on the go

Native iOS and Android apps bring full monitoring capabilities to your mobile device with real-time alerts and notifications.

iOS & Android apps
Push notifications
Touch-optimized interface
Offline data access
Biometric authentication
Widget support
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Best energy efficiency

True real-time per-second

100% automated zero config

Centralized observability

Multi-year retention

High availability built-in

Zero maintenance

Always up-to-date

Enterprise security

Complete data control

Air-gap ready

Compliance certified

Millisecond responsiveness

Infinite zoom & pan

Works on any device

Native performance

Instant alerts

Monitor anywhere

80% Faster Incident Resolution
AI-powered troubleshooting from detection, to root cause and blast radius identification, to reporting.
True Real-Time and Simple, even at Scale
Linearly and infinitely scalable full-stack observability, that can be deployed even mid-crisis.
90% Cost Reduction, Full Fidelity
Instead of centralizing the data, Netdata distributes the code, eliminating pipelines and complexity.
Control Without Surrender
SOC 2 Type 2 certified with every metric kept on your infrastructure.
Integrations

800+ collectors and notification channels, auto-discovered and ready out of the box.

800+ data collectors
Auto-discovery & zero config
Cloud, infra, app protocols
Notifications out of the box
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Real Results
46% Cost Reduction

Reduced monitoring costs by 46% while cutting staff overhead by 67%.

— Leonardo Antunez, Codyas

Zero Pipeline

No data shipping. No central storage costs. Query at the edge.

From Our Users
"Out-of-the-Box"

So many out-of-the-box features! I mostly don't have to develop anything.

— Simon Beginn, LANCOM Systems

No Query Language

Point-and-click troubleshooting. No PromQL, no LogQL, no learning curve.

Enterprise Ready
67% Less Staff, 46% Cost Cut

Enterprise efficiency without enterprise complexity—real ROI from day one.

— Leonardo Antunez, Codyas

SOC 2 Type 2 Certified

Zero data egress. Only metadata reaches the cloud. Your metrics stay on your infrastructure.

Full Coverage
800+ Collectors

Auto-discovered and configured. No manual setup required.

Any Notification Channel

Slack, PagerDuty, Teams, email, webhooks—all built-in.

From Our Users
"A Rare Unicorn"

Netdata gives more than you invest in it. A rare unicorn that obeys the Pareto rule.

— Eduard Porquet Mateu, TMB Barcelona

99% Downtime Reduction

Reduced website downtime by 99% and cloud bill by 30% using Netdata alerts.

— Falkland Islands Government

Real Savings
30% Cloud Cost Reduction

Optimized resource allocation based on Netdata alerts cut cloud spending by 30%.

— Falkland Islands Government

46% Cost Cut

Reduced monitoring staff by 67% while cutting operational costs by 46%.

— Codyas

Real Coverage
"Plugin for Everything"

Netdata has agent capacity or a plugin for everything, including Windows and Kubernetes.

— Eduard Porquet Mateu, TMB Barcelona

"Out-of-the-Box"

So many out-of-the-box features! I mostly don't have to develop anything.

— Simon Beginn, LANCOM Systems

Real Speed
Troubleshooting in 30 Seconds

From 2-3 minutes to 30 seconds—instant visibility into any node issue.

— Matthew Artist, Nodecraft

20% Downtime Reduction

20% less downtime and 40% budget optimization from out-of-the-box monitoring.

— Simon Beginn, LANCOM Systems

Pay per Node. Unlimited Everything Else.

One price per node. Unlimited metrics, logs, users, and retention. No per-GB surprises.

Free tier—forever
No metric limits or caps
Retention you control
Cancel anytime
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What's Your Monitoring Really Costing You?

Most teams overpay by 40-60%. Let's find out why.

Expose hidden metric charges
Calculate tool consolidation
Customers report 30-67% savings
Results in under 60 seconds
> See what you're really paying
Your Infrastructure Is Unique. Let's Talk.

Because monitoring 10 nodes is different from monitoring 10,000.

On-prem & air-gapped deployment
Volume pricing & agreements
Architecture review for your scale
Compliance & security support
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Monitoring That Sells Itself

Deploy in minutes. Impress clients in hours. Earn recurring revenue for years.

30-second live demos close deals
Zero config = zero support burden
Competitive margins & deal protection
Response in 48 hours
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Per-Second Metrics at Homelab Prices

Same engine, same dashboards, same ML. Just priced for tinkerers.

Community: Free forever · 5 nodes · non-commercial
Homelab: $90/yr · unlimited nodes · fair usage
> Start monitoring your lab—free
$1,000 Per Referral. Unlimited Referrals.

Your colleagues get 10% off. You get 10% commission. Everyone wins.

10% of subscriptions, up to $1,000 each
Track earnings inside Netdata Cloud
PayPal/Venmo payouts in 3-4 weeks
No caps, no complexity
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Cost Proof
40% Budget Optimization

"Netdata's significant positive impact" — LANCOM Systems

Calculate Your Savings

Compare vs Datadog, Grafana, Dynatrace

Savings Proof
46% Cost Reduction

"Cut costs by 46%, staff by 67%" — Codyas

30% Cloud Bill Savings

"Reduced cloud bill by 30%" — Falkland Islands Gov

Enterprise Proof
"Better Than Combined Alternatives"

"Better observability with Netdata than combining other tools." — TMB Barcelona

Real Engineers, <24h Response

DPA, SLAs, on-prem, volume pricing

Why Partners Win
Demo Live Infrastructure

One command, 30 seconds, real data—no sandbox needed

Zero Tickets, High Margins

Auto-config + per-node pricing = predictable profit

Homelab Ready
"Absolutely Incredible"

"We tested every monitoring system under the sun." — Benjamin Gabler, CEO Rocket.Net

76k+ GitHub Stars

3rd most starred monitoring project

Worth Recommending
Product That Delivers

Customers report 40-67% cost cuts, 99% downtime reduction

Zero Risk to Your Rep

Free tier lets them try before they buy

Never Fight Fires Alone

Docs, community, and expert help—pick your path to resolution.

Learn.netdata.cloud docs
Discord, Forums, GitHub
Premium support available
> Get answers now
60 Seconds to First Dashboard

One command to install. Zero config. 850+ integrations documented.

Linux, Windows, K8s, Docker
Auto-discovers your stack
> Start monitoring now
See Netdata in Action

Watch real-time monitoring in action—demos, tutorials, and engineering deep dives.

Product demos and walkthroughs
Real infrastructure, not staged
> Start with the 3-minute tour
Level Up Your Monitoring
Real problems. Real solutions. 112+ guides from basic monitoring to AI observability.
76,000+ Engineers Strong
615+ contributors. 1.5M daily downloads. One mission: simplify observability.
Per-Second. 90% Cheaper. Data Stays Home.
Side-by-side comparisons: costs, real-time granularity, and data sovereignty for every major tool.

See why teams switch from Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, and more.

> Browse all comparisons
Edge-Native Observability, Born Open Source
Per-second visibility, ML on every metric, and data that never leaves your infrastructure.
Founded in 2016
615+ contributors worldwide
Remote-first, engineering-driven
Open source first
> Read our story
Promises We Publish—and Prove
12 principles backed by open code, independent validation, and measurable outcomes.
Open source, peer-reviewed
Zero config, instant value
Data sovereignty by design
Aligned pricing, no surprises
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Edge-Native, AI-Ready, 100% Open
76k+ stars. Full ML, AI, and automation—GPLv3+, not premium add-ons.
76,000+ GitHub stars
GPLv3+ licensed forever
ML on every metric, included
Zero vendor lock-in
> Explore our open source
Build Real-Time Observability for the World
Remote-first team shipping per-second monitoring with ML on every metric.
Remote-first, fully distributed
Open source (76k+ stars)
Challenging technical problems
Your code on millions of systems
> See open roles
Talk to a Netdata Human in <24 Hours
Sales, partnerships, press, or professional services—real engineers, fast answers.
Discuss your observability needs
Pricing and volume discounts
Partnership opportunities
Media and press inquiries
> Book a conversation
Your Data. Your Rules.
On-prem data, cloud control plane, transparent terms.
Trust & Scale
76,000+ GitHub Stars

One of the most popular open-source monitoring projects

SOC 2 Type 2 Certified

Enterprise-grade security and compliance

Data Sovereignty

Your metrics stay on your infrastructure

Validated
University of Amsterdam

"Most energy-efficient monitoring solution" — ICSOC 2023, peer-reviewed

ADASTEC (Autonomous Driving)

"Doesn't miss alerts—mission-critical trust for safety software"

Community Stats
615+ Contributors

Global community improving monitoring for everyone

1.5M+ Downloads/Day

Trusted by teams worldwide

GPLv3+ Licensed

Free forever, fully open source agent

Why Join?
Remote-First

Work from anywhere, async-friendly culture

Impact at Scale

Your work helps millions of systems

Compliance
SOC 2 Type 2

Audited security controls

GDPR Ready

Data stays on your infrastructure

For Freelancers & Independent Professionals

Deliver Elite Infrastructure Services Without Enterprise Overhead

Technical freelancers managing multiple client environments need monitoring that’s powerful yet lightweight, comprehensive yet simple. Netdata provides enterprise-grade infrastructure observability with zero-configuration deployment, enabling you to deliver exceptional value across all your clients without drowning in tool complexity or unpredictable costs.

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Why Technical Freelancers Choose Netdata

The competitive advantages that help you win and retain clients

Deploy in Minutes, Bill Immediately

One-line installation with instant auto-discovery means you’re monitoring client infrastructure within 60 seconds - no weeks of configuration, no specialized training, just immediate value delivery.

Predictable Costs Scale With Your Business

Flat per-node pricing with no surprise bills lets you confidently quote projects and maintain healthy margins - no per-metric charges, no data volume penalties, no hidden fees.

AI Troubleshooting Multiplies Your Expertise

Built-in AI Co-Engineer provides instant root cause analysis and blast radius detection - enabling you to resolve client issues faster and deliver senior-level insights regardless of your experience level.

Manage All Clients From One Platform

Unified dashboard across unlimited client environments with logical isolation - monitor 5 clients or 50 without switching tools, losing context, or increasing complexity.

Enterprise Security Wins Client Trust

SOC 2 Type 2 certification and complete data sovereignty ensure client data never leaves their infrastructure - meeting compliance requirements that win enterprise contracts.

Demonstrate Value With Real-Time Insights

Per-second visibility and ML-based anomaly detection catch issues before clients notice - transforming you from reactive support to proactive infrastructure partner.

Trusted by technical professionals worldwide

Transform How You Deliver Technical Services

Win More Clients With Faster Onboarding

Traditional monitoring requires weeks of setup, custom dashboards, and specialized knowledge. Netdata’s zero-configuration deployment means you can onboard new clients in a single afternoon - demonstrating immediate value and professionalism that wins contracts. Automated discovery finds every service, algorithmic dashboards visualize everything instantly, and ML-based anomaly detection starts working within 15 minutes. Your clients see comprehensive monitoring before competitors finish their proposals.

60 seconds to first dashboard

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Win More Clients With Faster Onboarding

Maintain Healthy Margins With Predictable Economics

Volume-based monitoring pricing destroys freelancer margins - you quote a project, then watch costs explode as metrics multiply. Netdata’s predictable per-node pricing with volume discounts means your monitoring costs scale linearly and predictably. Monitor unlimited metrics, unlimited logs, unlimited users - no surprise bills, no per-metric charges, no data volume penalties. Budget confidently, quote accurately, and maintain the margins that sustain your business.

90% cost reduction vs traditional monitoring

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Maintain Healthy Margins With Predictable Economics

Deliver Senior-Level Insights Regardless of Experience

Clients hire you for expertise, but complex infrastructure challenges can overwhelm even experienced professionals. Netdata’s AI Co-Engineer acts as your always-available senior consultant - providing instant root cause analysis, blast radius detection, and actionable recommendations in plain language. ML-based anomaly detection across all metrics surfaces issues you might miss manually. Correlation engine identifies cascading failures automatically. You deliver expert-level insights and faster resolution times that justify premium rates and build long-term client relationships.

80% faster MTTR

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Deliver Senior-Level Insights Regardless of Experience

Scale Your Practice Without Scaling Complexity

Most freelancers hit a ceiling - they can’t take on more clients because monitoring complexity becomes unmanageable. Netdata’s distributed architecture eliminates this bottleneck. Each client environment operates independently with local data processing and storage. Unified dashboard provides single-pane-of-glass visibility across all clients. Logical isolation via Spaces and Rooms keeps client data separate while maintaining operational efficiency. Manage 5 clients or 50 without additional tools, without performance degradation, without exponential complexity.

Unlimited client environments

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Scale Your Practice Without Scaling Complexity

Replace SSH Access With Browser-Based Diagnostics

Clients increasingly restrict direct server access for security and compliance. Netdata Functions provide browser-based access to all essential diagnostic tools - processes, network connections, systemd services, block devices, mount points - with full historical context and ML-based anomaly detection. Troubleshoot effectively without SSH, satisfy client security requirements, and maintain comprehensive visibility. Your clients get better security posture while you get better troubleshooting capabilities.

Console replacement with history

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Replace SSH Access With Browser-Based Diagnostics

Win Enterprise Contracts With Compliance-Ready Monitoring

Enterprise clients demand SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR compliance - requirements that disqualify most monitoring solutions. Netdata’s architecture provides compliance by design: all observability data stays on client infrastructure (complete data sovereignty), SOC 2 Type 2 certification validates security controls, air-gapped deployment options satisfy strictest requirements. You can confidently pursue enterprise contracts knowing your monitoring stack meets their compliance standards - opening higher-value opportunities that competitors can’t address.

SOC 2 Type 2 certified

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Win Enterprise Contracts With Compliance-Ready Monitoring

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Netdata vs Traditional Monitoring for Freelancers

Why technical freelancers choose Netdata over enterprise monitoring platforms

Capability

Netdata

Traditional Monitoring

Time to First Dashboard

✅ 60 seconds
One-line install with instant auto-discovery

⚠️ Days to Weeks
Manual configuration and dashboard building required

Pricing Model

✅ Flat Per-Node
Predictable pricing with volume discounts, no data charges

❌ Per-Metric + Volume
Unpredictable costs that scale with data volume

Data Granularity

✅ Per-Second
True real-time with sub-2s latency

⚠️ Per-Minute or Worse
Misses transient issues and microbursts

AI Troubleshooting

✅ Included
Root cause analysis and recommendations

❌ Expensive Add-On
Premium tier or separate product

Multi-Client Management

✅ Unlimited Clients
Unified dashboard with logical isolation

⚠️ Complex Setup
Separate instances or expensive multi-tenancy

Data Sovereignty

✅ Complete
All data stays on client infrastructure

❌ Centralized
Data leaves client environment

Configuration Required

✅ Minimal to None
Auto-discovery and algorithmic dashboards

❌ Extensive
Manual setup for each service

Query Language

✅ Not Required
Point-and-click analysis

⚠️ PromQL/SQL Required
Steep learning curve

Compliance Certifications

✅ SOC 2 Type 2
Enterprise-ready security

⚠️ Varies
Often requires premium tier

Resource Overhead

✅ <5% CPU, 150-200MB RAM
Minimal impact on client systems

⚠️ 10-30% CPU
Significant resource consumption

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Essential Capabilities for Technical Freelancers

Manage All Clients Efficiently

Unified dashboard with logical isolation via Spaces and Rooms lets you monitor unlimited client environments without switching tools or losing context. Each client's data remains completely separate while you maintain single-pane-of-glass visibility across your entire practice.

Unlimited clients, zero complexity increase

Learn About Spaces & Rooms
Multi-Client Management Dashboard

Key Benefits for Technical Freelancers

The competitive advantages that help you win and retain clients

Frequently Asked Questions