What is an open-source monitoring tool?

Written by Eduard Agapie 41 words | 1 min read Updated Feb 2, 2026
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An open-source monitoring tool is software with publicly available source code that you can inspect, modify, and self-host. It’s typically used to track uptime, performance, or system metrics. Teams choose open source for flexibility and control over their monitoring stack.

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