Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- CNCF
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Sre, Devops
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Remote
What is Thanos?
Thanos is a monitoring tool from CNCF. An open-source CNCF project that extends Prometheus with global query view, unlimited retention via object storage and high availability across clusters.
Thanos uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to sre, devops and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include global prometheus query view, cheap long-term storage, high availability. Worth weighing: multiple components to run, operational complexity.
Thanos pricing
Pros
- Global Prometheus query view
- Cheap long-term storage
- High availability
Cons
- Multiple components to run
- Operational complexity
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thanos?
An open-source CNCF project that extends Prometheus with global query view, unlimited retention via object storage and high availability across clusters.
How much does Thanos cost?
Thanos is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Thanos have a free trial?
Thanos offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Thanos support?
Thanos is available on Self Hosted, Api.