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VictoriaMetrics

by VictoriaMetrics

Fast, cost-effective time-series database and monitoring

Compiled & fact-checked by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
VictoriaMetrics
Pricing
Open source - Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Self Hosted, API
Best for
DevOps, Sre
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA

What is VictoriaMetrics?

VictoriaMetrics is a databases tool from VictoriaMetrics. An open-source time-series database and monitoring solution compatible with Prometheus, offering high compression and a managed cloud for metrics at scale.

VictoriaMetrics uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to devops, sre and runs on Self Hosted, API.

Standout strengths include prometheus-compatible, excellent compression, low operating cost. Worth weighing: smaller ui tooling than grafana stack, enterprise features gated.

VictoriaMetrics pricing

Open Source
Free
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Enterprise
Custom
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Pros

  • Prometheus-compatible
  • Excellent compression
  • Low operating cost

Cons

  • Smaller UI tooling than Grafana stack
  • Enterprise features gated

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Frequently asked questions

What is VictoriaMetrics?

An open-source time-series database and monitoring solution compatible with Prometheus, offering high compression and a managed cloud for metrics at scale.

How much does VictoriaMetrics cost?

VictoriaMetrics is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does VictoriaMetrics have a free trial?

VictoriaMetrics offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does VictoriaMetrics support?

VictoriaMetrics is available on Self Hosted, API.