Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- CNCF
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted
- Best for
- Devops Teams, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Open source (CNCF)
What is Prometheus?
Prometheus is a monitoring tool from CNCF. Prometheus is the open-source standard for metrics collection and alerting.
Prometheus uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to devops-teams, developers and runs on Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include free & open source, kubernetes standard, powerful query language. Worth weighing: self-managed, storage scaling.
Prometheus pricing
Pros
- Free & open source
- Kubernetes standard
- Powerful query language
Cons
- Self-managed
- Storage scaling
Prometheus vs alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prometheus?
Prometheus is the open-source standard for metrics collection and alerting.
How much does Prometheus cost?
Prometheus is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Prometheus have a free trial?
Prometheus offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Prometheus support?
Prometheus is available on Self Hosted.