Multi-datasource monitoring with Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, and VictoriaMetrics
Query metrics, logs, and traces in one place so teams can debug issues faster.
100% open source observability
Ace Observability is a truly open-source dashboard for metrics, logs, and traces.
It solves scattered monitoring with one place to query Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Loki, and Tempo, with no paid tiers or license-gated features.
- Use every feature in the open-source core with no enterprise feature gates
- Run self-hosted in your own environment with role-based access control
- Import and export dashboards as YAML for reproducible configuration
Built for teams that need fast answers
Ace is a truly open-source observability dashboard that gives teams one place for metrics, logs, and traces with no license-gated features.
Core Ace features for modern observability teams
Ace combines dashboards, querying, alerting, and access control in one open-source product with no paid-only features.
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Self-hosted observability for secure infrastructure ownership
Run Ace in your own environment and keep full control of your data and network.
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Grafana dashboard import and migration
Import existing Grafana JSON dashboards so you can move without rebuilding everything.
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Alerting connected to datasource queries
Create alerts from your queries and investigate the results in the same product.
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Single Sign-On and role-based access control for organization security
Use Google or Microsoft SSO, manage members and groups, and apply admin, editor, and viewer roles.
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Light and dark themes for any shift
Choose light or dark themes that keep dashboards readable during long sessions.
Ace vs Grafana comparison for self-hosted monitoring teams
Use this table to compare Ace and Grafana for self-hosted teams evaluating open-source monitoring tools.
| Feature | Ace | Grafana |
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| Deployment model | Self-hosted first with straightforward local setup | Cloud and self-hosted options with a wider set of products and plans |
| Source model | Truly open-source codebase with no paid-only features | Open-source core with enterprise and cloud offerings |
| Prometheus metrics | Native support for Prometheus-compatible metrics queries | Native support for Prometheus-compatible metrics queries |
| Loki logs | Integrated Explore flow for logs and related telemetry | Integrated Explore flow for logs and related telemetry |
| Tempo traces | Trace search and timeline views in the same interface | Trace support through Tempo integrations and trace views |
| Dashboard migration | Built-in Grafana conversion flow and YAML import path | Native format for existing Grafana JSON dashboards |
| Configuration as code | YAML export and import for easy review and repeatable setup | JSON export commonly used for dashboard portability |
| Organization access control | Admin, editor, and viewer roles are simple to apply | Role behavior varies by deployment and edition |
| SSO administration | Provider setup available in organization settings | Provider setup depends on deployment mode and edition features |
| Operational scope | Focused product centered on monitoring and incident debugging | Broad ecosystem with many plugins and product extensions |
Ace is a strong fit for teams that want truly open-source, self-hosted monitoring with metrics, logs, traces, and access control in one product. Grafana remains a mature option with a larger plugin ecosystem.
Product screenshots
See Ace in action across dashboards, datasource setup, query editing, alerts, and organization settings.
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Dashboard overview Interactive monitoring overview with metrics, logs, and traces in one dashboard. -
Datasource configuration Configure Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, and VictoriaMetrics datasources with auth and health checks. -
Query editor Build and tune observability queries with instant result previews for incident response. -
Alerting workflows Create alert rules tied to dashboards and investigate incidents with related telemetry. -
Organization settings Manage team members, SSO providers, and role-based permissions for secure access control. -
Dark theme experience Use low-glare dark theme layouts for clear observability during on-call and overnight work.
Run Ace in your own environment
Start with a truly open-source dashboard for metrics, logs, and traces, with no paid tiers or license-gated features.
