Resolve Issues 80% Faster with Real-Time Intelligence

Netdata combines per-second granularity (capturing transient issues invisible to 30-second monitoring), ML-based anomaly detection on all metrics (surfacing root causes automatically), and AI-powered troubleshooting (explaining issues in plain English). This eliminates hours of manual investigation, dashboard jumping, and query writing.

Netdata trains 18 unsupervised ML models per metric using different time windows. Anomalies are flagged only when ALL models agree, achieving a theoretical false positive rate of 10^-36 (1% per model ^ 18 models). This consensus-based approach delivers highly accurate anomaly identification compared to traditional threshold-based detection.

No. Netdata’s NIDL framework provides point-and-click analysis without query languages. Dashboards are generated algorithmically based on discovered data. Each chart is a complete analytical tool equivalent to 25+ Grafana charts, offering 360° views with simple interactions.

Netdata’s distributed edge architecture eliminates cardinality concerns. Each Agent stores data locally using industry-leading compression (0.6 bytes/sample), with no centralized bottleneck. There are no cardinality limits or cost penalties - monitor millions of time series without performance degradation.

For infrastructure monitoring, logs, and troubleshooting - yes. Netdata provides comprehensive coverage with 800+ integrations, systemd-journal logs, and ML/AI features. However, Netdata does not yet support distributed tracing (planned Q2 2026) or Real User Monitoring (RUM). For trace-heavy microservices, supplement Netdata with a dedicated tracing solution.

Netdata uses predictable per-node pricing with unlimited metrics, logs, and users. For a 500-node deployment: Netdata costs significantly less than volume-based platforms like Datadog or Splunk, with better granularity (per-second vs per-minute) and built-in ML/AI. Specific pricing comparisons depend on your infrastructure and usage patterns.

60 seconds from installation to first insights. One-line install command, automatic service discovery, algorithmic dashboard generation, and ML training starts immediately. No configuration files, no manual setup, no dashboard building required.

Yes. Netdata Agents operate fully offline with complete local functionality (collection, storage, ML, alerts, dashboards). For centralized dashboards in air-gapped environments, Netdata Cloud On-Premises is available. All observability data stays on your infrastructure.

Netdata provides native Kubernetes support via Helm chart with DaemonSet deployment. Auto-discovers pods, containers, services, and K8s components. Handles high-cardinality cloud-native environments efficiently with per-second visibility into ephemeral containers.

Netdata offers two AI integration paths: (1) Netdata Cloud AI features (managed LLM with optimized playbooks) for interactive troubleshooting and automated reports, and (2) Model Context Protocol (MCP) for bring-your-own-LLM via Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI assistants. Both provide natural language queries, root cause analysis, and recommended actions.

Netdata provides 36% less CPU, 88% less RAM, 97% less disk I/O, 16× faster queries, and 15× longer retention versus Prometheus (Netdata benchmark at 4.6M metrics/second). Netdata includes built-in ML anomaly detection, AI troubleshooting, logs management, and zero-configuration deployment - features Prometheus lacks.

Yes. Netdata offers a 14-day free trial with unlimited nodes and full features. The open-source Agent is free forever for self-hosting. Community plan provides 5 nodes free on Netdata Cloud. No credit card required to start.

Community support via GitHub, Discord, and forums is free. Business plans include email/ticket support during business hours with SLA. Enterprise support offers 24/7 availability, dedicated teams, phone support, and custom SLAs. Professional services available for implementation, migration, and training.

Netdata’s edge-native architecture keeps all metrics and logs on your infrastructure. Only metadata (node names, chart titles, alert configs) syncs to Netdata Cloud. Queries are distributed to Agents/Parents - data never leaves your environment. SOC 2 Type 2 certified with GDPR/HIPAA alignment.