Fluent Bit
6.1#20 in telemetry pipeline softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitFluent Bit vs Telegraf
What both publish
| Fact | Fluent Bit | Telegraf |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | It can run as an edge agent or as a central aggregator or collector. | Telegraf Controller is self-hosted as a single binary and runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
| License | Fluent Bit, its core, plugins, and tools are distributed under the Apache License 2.0. | The Telegraf repository and license file identify the software as MIT licensed. |
| Purpose | Fluent Bit is an open-source telemetry agent for collecting and processing telemetry across constrained systems and cloud infrastructures. | Telegraf is an open source agent for collecting metrics from infrastructure, applications, and devices. |
Fluent Bit plans
- Open-source Fluent BitFree
Telegraf plans
- Telegraf (open source)Free
- Telegraf OSSFree
- Telegraf Enterprise$18,000 a year
- Telegraf Enterprise$18,000 a year
Pick Fluent Bit if…
Fluent Bit suits teams that need to collect and process telemetry across constrained systems or cloud infrastructure. It may also fit users seeking a self-hosted agent with multiple output destinations and plugin options.
Pick Telegraf if…
The open source edition suits personal, small, and simple data pipelines that need infrastructure, application, or device metrics. Teams needing centralized configuration, fleet visibility, or role-based access control can consider Enterprise.