gtop

The premium Open Source alternative to Datadog

🎯 Best for:Users who want a high-level visual overview of system health in the CLI.

What is gtop?

A visual alternative to top and htop for terminal users. It displays CPU, memory, and network usage using ASCII charts and multi-pane layouts.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptOS & Utilities

Why gtop?

  • Beautiful ASCII UI
  • Easy npm installation
  • Real-time updates

Limitations

  • Requires Node.js
  • No historical logging
  • Limited customization
3/5/2026
Last Update
333
Forks
41
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Datadog)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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