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This comprehensive comparison examines Prometheus and Zabbix across five key areas:

Monitoring Capabilities

Prometheus: Focused on time-series metrics, especially strong in container environments

Zabbix: Broader monitoring scope including networks, servers, and applications

Scalability & Performance

Prometheus: Excellent for high-volume metrics collection, cloud-native scaling

Zabbix: Strong in traditional enterprise environments with distributed architecture

Configuration & Usage

Prometheus: Modern, YAML-based configuration with simpler learning curve

Zabbix: More complex but feature-rich GUI-based setup

Community & Ecosystem

Prometheus: Strong cloud-native community, extensive modern tooling

Zabbix: Established enterprise community with professional support options

Cost Structure

Prometheus: Fully open-source with optional commercial support

Zabbix: Open-source core with enterprise features available

The article concludes that Prometheus is ideal for modern cloud-native applications, while Zabbix better serves traditional IT infrastructure needs. The choice depends on specific use cases, team expertise, and existing infrastructure.