HertzBeat

HertzBeat is an open-source real-time monitoring system that tracks metrics, logs, and alerts without agents.

Apache HertzBeat is an AI-powered open-source real-time monitoring and observability system designed for metrics, logs, and alerts. It operates without requiring any agent installation, offering all-in-one monitoring for web services, databases, caching, operating systems, middleware, big data, cloud-native environments, and networks. Users manage the system entirely through web-based point-and-click operations. It supports configurable protocols like HTTP, JMX, SSH, SNMP, and JDBC, and allows custom metric definitions using simple online YAML configurations. The platform includes high-performance architecture with horizontal scaling for collector clusters, multi-network isolation, and enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption for sensitive data. Flexible alerting rules deliver timely notifications through channels such as Discord, Slack, email, and Webhooks.

HertzBeat at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free open source
Released: February 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: hertzbeat.apache.org

Key features

Agentless monitoring for diverse technologies
Web-based point-and-click operations
Configurable protocols including HTTP, JMX, SSH, SNMP, and JDBC
Custom metrics via online YAML configuration
High-performance architecture with horizontal scaling
Flexible alerting rules with multiple notification channels
Enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption

Use it for

Monitor web services, databases, and operating systems
Configure custom metrics using online YAML
Receive timely alerts via Slack, Discord, email, or Webhook
Scale collector clusters horizontally

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