This page compares Graphite to alternative time-series storage and visualization tools.
| Tool | Best For | Query Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | Simple time-series | Graphite | Apache-2.0 |
| Prometheus | Cloud-native, Kubernetes | PromQL | Apache-2.0 |
| InfluxDB | High cardinality | InfluxQL/Flux | MIT/Commercial |
| VictoriaMetrics | Large-scale, Graphite-compatible | PromQL/MetricsQL | Apache-2.0 |
| TimescaleDB | SQL-based time-series | SQL | Apache-2.0 |
✅ Choose Graphite when:
❌ Consider alternatives when:
Best for: Cloud-native, Kubernetes environments
| Feature | Graphite | Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Push | Pull |
| Query | Simple | PromQL (powerful) |
| Storage | Local files | TSDB |
| Scaling | Manual | Federation |
| Cloud-native | Limited | Excellent |
Migration path: Use Graphite remote write or VictoriaMetrics as bridge.
Best for: High cardinality, better compression
| Feature | Graphite | InfluxDB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Whisper | TSM/TSI |
| Query | Simple | InfluxQL/Flux |
| Compression | Basic | Excellent |
| Retention | Manual | Automatic |
Migration path: Telegraf can write to both; use as migration bridge.
Best for: Graphite replacement with better performance
| Feature | Graphite | VictoriaMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Good | Excellent |
| Graphite compat | Native | Via carbonlink |
| Query | Simple | MetricsQL |
| Scaling | Manual | Horizontal |
Migration path: VictoriaMetrics accepts Graphite protocol directly.
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