chmonitorvsLangfuse
Two self-hosted Datadog alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chmonitor | Langfuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 40 in Database Management | #9 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 305 | 36 655 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 672 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 161 |
| Latest release | chm-v0.1.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v4.71.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Langfuse scores 86/100 against 53/100 for chmonitor, so it is the safer default.
Langfuse ships more often: 161 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for chmonitor.
If you want the quickest setup, chmonitor is easier to run; Langfuse needs more configuration.
Langfuse is growing faster right now (+1 672 stars in 30 days).
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