Docktor vs Beszel
Beszel keeps charts and alerts on a hub. Docktor explains the cause from your Mac.
| Topic | Docktor | Beszel |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install on the server | Yes: Nothing | No: Hub, plus agent per server |
| Data stays with you | Yes: On your Mac | Yes: Your hub |
| Explains the likely cause | Yes: Findings with evidence | No: Charts |
| Runs when your Mac is off | No: Mac awake, app open | Yes: Runs on a server |
| Alerts and paging | No: None | Yes: Yes |
| Keeps history | Yes: Local, bounded | Yes: On the hub |
| Price | One-time license | Free, open source |
Based on public docs, reviewed October 6, 2026. Check each project for current details.
Pick Beszel if
- You want always-on charts and alerts
- You’ll run a hub and agents
- You want free and open source
Pick Docktor if
- You run a few Compose apps
- You want nothing installed on servers
- You want data to stay on your Mac
- You want a plain-English answer first
Together: Beszel for always-on charts. Docktor for explanations.
Is Docktor lighter than Beszel?
Nothing to host with Docktor. The trade-off: it only watches while your Mac is awake.
Does Docktor keep history?
Yes, a bounded local history on your Mac, only for the time Docktor ran.
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