VictoriaMetrics
February 22, 2026
What it is
VictoriaMetrics is a time-series DB and metrics system compatible with Prometheus (scrape, PromQL, remote write). Optimized for storage and query performance.
Usage
Drop-in Prometheus replacement or long-term storage; single binary or cluster; Grafana as UI.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Prometheus compatible | Smaller ecosystem than Prometheus |
| Lower storage and memory | |
| Single binary option | |
| Good compression |
Alternatives
Prometheus, Thanos, Cortex. Why VictoriaMetrics: Need Prometheus-like metrics with better efficiency and scale.
Links
- Homepage: https://victoriametrics.com/
- Documentation: https://docs.victoriametrics.com/
- Source: https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaMetrics