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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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The future of infrastructure observability

See our strategic direction across AI-native observability, full-stack signals, operational intelligence, and enterprise platform maturity.

AI-native observability
Full-stack signal coverage
Operational intelligence
Enterprise platform maturity
Agent releases every 6 weeks
Cloud continuous delivery
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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

AI-native observability

Continuous delivery

Open source foundation

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.

See and Map Your Entire Network

Live topology, flow analytics, and SNMP device and trap monitoring β€” unified with your full-stack observability.

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%.

β€” 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.

β€” 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 complexityβ€”real ROI from day one.

β€” 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, webhooksβ€”all built-in.

Built for the People Who Get Paged

Because 3am alerts deserve instant answers, not hour-long hunts.

Every Industry Has Rules. We Master Them.

See how healthcare, finance, and government teams cut monitoring costs 90% while staying audit-ready.

Monitor Any Technology. Configure Nothing.

Install the agent. It already knows your stack.

Don't Take Our Word for It

From 99% less downtime to 30-second troubleshootingβ€”see how they did it.

Government

Falkland Islands Government

99% less downtime, 30% cloud cost reduction

Transportation

TMB Barcelona

"A rare unicorn that obeys the Pareto rule"

Gaming

Nodecraft

Troubleshooting in 30 seconds, not 3 minutes

Technology

Codyas

46% cost reduction, 67% less monitoring staff

From Our Users
"A Rare Unicorn"

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

β€” Eduard Porquet Mateu, TMB Barcelona

99% Downtime Reduction

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

β€” Falkland Islands Government

Real Savings
30% Cloud Cost Reduction

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

β€” Falkland Islands Government

46% Cost Cut

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

β€” Codyas

Real Coverage
"Plugin for Everything"

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

β€” Eduard Porquet Mateu, TMB Barcelona

"Out-of-the-Box"

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

β€” Simon Beginn, LANCOM Systems

Real Speed
Troubleshooting in 30 Seconds

From 2-3 minutes to 30 secondsβ€”instant visibility into any node issue.

β€” Matthew Artist, Nodecraft

20% Downtime Reduction

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

β€” 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 tierβ€”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
> Start a conversation

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 Β· 5 nodes Β· non-commercial
Homelab: $90/yr Β· unlimited nodes Β· fair usage
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$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" β€” LANCOM Systems

Calculate Your Savings

Compare vs Datadog, Grafana, Dynatrace

Savings Proof
46% Cost Reduction

"Cut costs by 46%, staff by 67%" β€” Codyas

30% Cloud Bill Savings

"Reduced cloud bill by 30%" β€” Falkland Islands Gov

Enterprise Proof
"Better Than Combined Alternatives"

"Better observability with Netdata than combining other tools." β€” TMB Barcelona

Real Engineers, <24h Response

DPA, SLAs, on-prem, volume pricing

Why Partners Win
Demo Live Infrastructure

One command, 30 seconds, real dataβ€”no sandbox needed

Zero Tickets, High Margins

Auto-config + per-node pricing = predictable profit

Homelab Ready
Free Video Course

8-episode Netdata tutorial by LearnLinux.tv

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

AI Support Assistant, Available 24/7

Nedi has access to all official documentation, source code, and resources. Ask any question about Netdataβ€”responds in your language.

Deployment & configuration
Troubleshooting & sizing
Alerts & notifications
Evidence-based answers
> Ask Nedi now

Engineering Insights & Product Updates

Deep dives into monitoring, infrastructure, and what's new in Netdata.

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Never Fight Fires Alone

Docs, community, and expert helpβ€”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
> Read our documentation

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
Nedi Can Help With
Paste Logs & Errors

Trace issues directly in the source code

Deploy & Size Parents

Get architecture recommendations

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 Publishβ€”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
> See all 12 principles
Edge-Native, AI-Ready, 100% Open
76k+ stars. Full ML, AI, and automationβ€”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
Meet the Team Behind Netdata
Conferences, meetups, and tradeshows where you can see Netdata in action and talk to the engineers who build it.
Live demos and deep dives
Book 1-on-1 meetings
Talks and panel sessions
Event recaps and photos
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Talk to a Netdata Human in <24 Hours
Sales, partnerships, press, or professional servicesβ€”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" β€” ICSOC 2023, peer-reviewed

ADASTEC (Autonomous Driving)

"Doesn't miss alertsβ€”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

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Manufacturing Monitoring & Observability

See Every Production Second. Fix Issues in Minutes.

Manufacturing moves at machine speed - your monitoring should too. Netdata delivers per-second visibility across production lines, SCADA systems, and industrial infrastructure with ML-powered anomaly detection that catches problems before they cascade into costly downtime.

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Built for Manufacturing Reality

Edge-native architecture designed for the demands of modern production environments

80% Faster Resolution

ML-powered root cause analysis cuts MTTR from hours to minutes by automatically correlating anomalies across production systems, equipment sensors, and infrastructure metrics.

90% Lower Costs

Predictable per-node pricing with unlimited metrics and logs. No surprise bills from data volume spikes or custom metrics - flat pricing regardless of cardinality or volume.

Per-Second Precision

Capture microbursts and transient failures invisible to minute-averaged monitoring. See the exact sequence of events during equipment failures and production anomalies.

Zero Configuration ML

18 unsupervised models per metric train automatically within 15 minutes. No labeled data, no tuning, no data science expertise - just instant anomaly detection on every metric.

Edge Intelligence

Process and analyze data where it’s generated - on production servers, edge gateways, and HMI workstations. Maintain full visibility even during network outages.

Complete Data Sovereignty

All metrics and logs stay on your infrastructure. Zero cloud storage means automatic compliance with data residency requirements and protection of proprietary production data.

Trusted by manufacturers worldwide

Transform Manufacturing Operations

Predict Equipment Failures Before They Happen

Unsupervised ML detects bearing degradation, motor anomalies, and sensor drift automatically. Correlate equipment metrics with production data to schedule maintenance during planned downtime - preventing costly unplanned outages.

99% false positive reduction

Learn about ML anomaly detection

Monitor Production Without Breaking the Bank

Traditional monitoring creates exponential costs at scale with per-metric charges and data volume penalties. Netdata delivers 90% cost reduction with predictable per-node pricing, unlimited metrics, logs, and ML included - no surprise bills regardless of cardinality or volume.

90% cost reduction

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Integrate MES and SCADA Systems Seamlessly

SQL collectors query production databases directly for OEE, cycle times, and throughput. Monitor SCADA servers, HMI workstations, and industrial networks via SNMP. Connect to 800+ data sources including Modbus and OPC-UA through Prometheus exporters.

800+ integrations

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Troubleshoot Production Issues in Natural Language

Ask β€˜Why did Line 3 slow down at 2:15 PM?’ and get instant AI analysis correlating equipment metrics, network congestion, and database performance. AI Insights generates root cause reports in minutes - no query languages, no manual correlation.

Minutes to root cause

Explore AI features

Deploy in Minutes, Not Months

One command installs agents on all servers. Auto-discovery finds SCADA systems, databases, and network devices automatically. Algorithmic dashboards generate instantly - no PromQL, no manual configuration, no weeks of setup. Operational in 60 seconds.

60 seconds to first insight

Quick start guide

Scale from One Line to Global Operations

Edge architecture scales linearly - adding nodes doesn’t affect existing performance. Monitor 10 machines or 100,000 with the same sub-2-second latency. Proven at 4.5+ billion metrics/second globally with 36% less CPU and 88% less RAM than alternatives.

100,000+ nodes proven

Architecture deep dive

Manufacturing Monitoring Comparison

Why Manufacturers Choose Netdata

Traditional monitoring wasn’t built for manufacturing’s unique demands - real-time production visibility, predictable costs, and data sovereignty. See how Netdata’s edge-native architecture solves what centralized platforms can’t.

Capability

Netdata

Traditional Monitoring

Data Granularity

βœ… Per-Second
Capture microbursts and transient failures

⚠️ Per-Minute Average
Misses 90% of production anomalies

Cost Model

βœ… Predictable Per-Node
Unlimited metrics, logs, ML included

❌ Volume-Based Pricing
Per-metric charges, data penalties

Deployment Time

βœ… 60 Seconds
Auto-discovery, algorithmic dashboards

⚠️ Weeks to Months
Manual configuration, dashboard building

ML Anomaly Detection

βœ… Ideal - Every Metric
18 models per metric, zero config

⚠️ Limited Coverage
Requires tuning, selected metrics only

Data Location

βœ… On-Premises Always
Zero cloud storage, full sovereignty

❌ Vendor Cloud Required
Data egress, compliance challenges

MTTR Reduction

βœ… 80% Faster
AI root cause analysis, correlation

⚠️ Manual Investigation
Tool switching, slow correlation

ML False Positive Rate

βœ… 99% Reduction
18-model unanimous agreement

⚠️ High Noise Levels
Fixed thresholds, frequent false alerts

MES/SCADA Integration

βœ… SQL + REST + SNMP
Direct database queries, API collectors

⚠️ Limited or Complex
Custom development, integration work

Skill Requirements

βœ… Point and Click
No query languages, auto dashboards

❌ PromQL/SQL Expertise
Specialized training, steep curve

Scalability

βœ… Linear to 100K+ Nodes
Edge processing, no bottlenecks

⚠️ Exponential Complexity
Central database limits, sharding

See Full Feature Comparison β†’

Manufacturing Monitoring Essentials

Core capabilities that make Netdata ideal for production environments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Netdata monitors PLCs via SNMP and through Prometheus exporters for Modbus RTU/TCP and OPC-UA protocols. For comprehensive Level 0-1 monitoring, we recommend combining Netdata with specialized SCADA platforms while using Netdata for Level 2-4 (servers, databases, MES, ERP) where it excels.

Netdata integrates at multiple levels: (1) SQL collectors query MES databases directly for production KPIs like OEE and cycle times, (2) REST API collectors connect to SCADA/MES APIs, (3) SNMP monitors SCADA server hardware, (4) Process monitoring tracks SCADA application health, (5) systemd-journal captures service logs. This multi-layer approach provides comprehensive visibility without modifying existing systems.

Netdata delivers 90% cost reduction compared to traditional monitoring solutions at equivalent scale. The savings come from edge processing (no cloud ingestion fees), efficient storage (0.6 bytes/sample), and flat per-node pricing with unlimited metrics, logs, and ML - no data volume penalties or per-metric charges.

Netdata’s architecture supports compliance requirements (audit trails, encryption, data retention, access controls) but is not pre-certified for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 or CMMC. Organizations use Netdata for infrastructure monitoring (non-GxP systems) which simplifies validation. For GxP systems, combine Netdata with validated MES platforms like Siemens Opcenter or Rockwell FactoryTalk.

Typical timeline: Week 1 - Deploy agents on all servers (60 seconds per server), enable SNMP for network devices. Week 2-3 - Configure SQL collectors for MES databases, add Prometheus exporters for Modbus/OPC-UA if needed. Week 4 - Review ML results (first detection available after 15 minutes, full confidence in 2 days), fine-tune alerts, train team. Total: 2-4 weeks to comprehensive coverage.

Netdata Agents continue collecting, storing, and analyzing data locally during network outages. Each agent maintains buffered data and automatically replicates to Parents when connectivity restores. Local dashboards remain accessible at http://localhost:19999 on each server. This edge-native design ensures zero data loss and continuous visibility even during network partitions.

Yes, for most manufacturing use cases. Netdata provides superior capabilities: (1) Algorithmic dashboards vs manual Grafana building, (2) Per-second vs 10-second Prometheus scraping, (3) Built-in ML vs manual threshold tuning, (4) 36% less CPU and 88% less RAM at scale (based on Netdata benchmark testing). You can run both in parallel initially, with Netdata scraping Prometheus exporters, then migrate fully once validated.

Netdata uses unsupervised k-means clustering (k=2) with 18 models per metric trained on different 6-hour windows. Models train automatically within 15 minutes of deployment, requiring no labeled data or manual tuning. Unanimous consensus across all 18 models is required before flagging anomalies, achieving 99% false positive reduction in anomaly detection.

Agents are lightweight collectors installed on every monitored system (<5% CPU, 150-200 MB RAM). Parents are centralization points that aggregate data from multiple Agents, providing long-term storage, unified dashboards, and high availability. For manufacturing: deploy Agents on production servers/HMI workstations, Parents in plant network closets, and use Netdata Cloud for multi-site visibility.

Yes. Netdata’s unsupervised ML detects equipment degradation patterns automatically - bearing wear, motor anomalies, sensor drift - without requiring labeled failure data. Integrate SNMP sensors for vibration/temperature, and ML baselines equipment behavior within 15 minutes. For specialized vibration analysis (FFT/spectral), combine with dedicated condition monitoring systems.

Netdata has no cardinality limits or penalties. Each container gets full per-second monitoring with unlimited labels and dimensions. The efficient storage engine (0.6 bytes/sample) and edge processing architecture handle millions of ephemeral containers without performance degradation. Auto-discovery tracks container lifecycle automatically - new containers appear instantly, deleted containers vanish cleanly.

Business plan includes email/ticket support during business hours with SLA. Enterprise support (24/7, phone, dedicated team) available for large deployments. Professional services include architecture design, deployment assistance, MES/SCADA integration guidance, and custom collector development. Community support via Discord and forums for open-source users.

Yes, through multiple methods: (1) IPMI and RAPL for server power consumption, (2) SNMP for PDU monitoring (APC, Eaton, Cyberpower), (3) lm-sensors for hardware power metrics, (4) Custom StatsD metrics for carbon calculations. While Netdata doesn’t have native carbon tracking, you can build sustainability dashboards using collected power data and custom carbon-per-kWh calculations.

Different focus areas: Opcenter/FactoryTalk are MES platforms (Level 2-3) with native PLC integration, OEE modules, and FDA validation. Netdata excels at IT/OT convergence (Level 2-4) with superior infrastructure monitoring, ML anomaly detection, and 90% lower cost. Best practice: Use dedicated MES for production execution, Netdata for infrastructure observability and IT/OT integration.

Minimal. Point-and-click interface requires no query languages (no PromQL, no SQL for dashboards). Algorithmic dashboards generate automatically - no manual building. Junior engineers get the same visibility as senior staff. Typical onboarding: 2 hours for basic use, 1 day for advanced features like Anomaly Advisor and AI Troubleshooting.