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Thanos is Apache License 2.0 open-source software with free downloads and community support channels.
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- Thanos is Apache License 2.0 open-source software with free downloads and community support channels.
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Thanos
● Identity checkedInfrastructure · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Thanos is an open-source CNCF project that extends Prometheus with highly available, long-term metric storage and a global query layer. Components connect to object storage such as S3 or GCS, downsample historical data, and let teams query metrics across clusters from a single Prometheus-compatible API.
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- Infrastructure
- Free access
- Thanos is Apache License 2.0 open-source software with free downloads and community support channels.
- API access
- Documentation describes Prometheus Query API compatibility for Grafana and other tooling.
Is Thanos right for you?
A good fit for
Platform teams running Prometheus at scale who need durable storage, downsampling, and federated querying.
Before you choose
You operate Thanos components and object storage yourself; the project site does not sell a fully managed SaaS tier.
Prometheus long-term scale-out
Thanos bundles sidecars, stores, compacters, and query frontends so Prometheus users gain HA querying, object-storage retention, and downsampling without abandoning existing dashboards.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global query | Homepage highlights a global query view to query Prometheus metrics across multiple servers and clusters. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Long-term storage | Marketing notes unlimited retention via object stores including S3, GCS, Azure, Swift, and Tencent COS. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| CNCF status | Footer identifies Thanos as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation incubating project under Apache 2.0. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Thanos pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thanos used for?
Thanos is an open-source CNCF project that extends Prometheus with highly available, long-term metric storage and a global query layer. Components connect to object storage such as S3 or GCS, downsample historical data, and let teams query metrics across clusters from a single Prometheus-compatible API.
Does Thanos have a free plan?
Thanos is Apache License 2.0 open-source software with free downloads and community support channels.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Thanos cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Thanos through an API?
Documentation describes Prometheus Query API compatibility for Grafana and other tooling.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You operate Thanos components and object storage yourself; the project site does not sell a fully managed SaaS tier.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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