Alternatives
Best Telegraf alternatives in 2026
Telegraf is open-source plugin agent that collects metrics, logs and device data. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
Kepware Server
The broadest driver set in this list and one connectivity layer for PLCs, controllers and devices, on Windows and Linux. Licenses are quoted and the trial lasts two hours at a time.
Best for Multi-vendor plants needing one driver layer
WindowsLinuxContact for pricing
- 2
dataFEED OPC Suite
Covers an OPC UA server, an OPC Classic gateway and MQTT or REST output, with store and forward in the Extended edition. It runs on Windows only, and each license is tied to its version.
Best for OPC Classic to OPC UA gateway with cloud output
WindowsContact for pricing
- 3
Cogent DataHub
Gateways and tunnellers for OPC, Modbus and MQTT with built-in scripting, on Windows Server. The annual subscription has a 24-month minimum term, which suits long projects more than pilots.
Best for Windows OPC and Modbus gateways on subscription
WindowsSubscription
- 4
HighByte Intelligence Hub
Edge DataOps software that models OPC UA, Modbus and Sparkplug MQTT data and sends it to IT and cloud systems, on Windows, macOS, Linux or Docker. It is an annual subscription with a free 30-day trial license.
Best for Edge data modeling for a Unified Namespace
WindowsmacOSLinuxSubscription
- 5
Prosys OPC UA Gateway
Wraps classic COM OPC DA, AE and HDA servers as OPC UA servers, with runtime connection changes. It is a 32-bit and 64-bit Windows application, and pricing sits in a separate price list.
Best for Migrating legacy COM OPC servers to OPC UA
WindowsPaid
- 6
UaGateway
Wraps classic COM DA servers as OPC UA, with a secure tunneler and a store and forward archive, and it runs only on Windows. Features are unlocked by license keys, and the page lists no prices.
Best for Migrating COM DA servers to OPC UA on Windows
WindowsPaid
- 7
OPC Turkey*
Also runs on Web. Turkish sales and support site for Kepware products, with licensing, downloads and a support form. It is a service channel rather than a product of its own, and it lists no prices.
Best for Kepware licenses and support in Turkey
WebContact for pricing
- 8
open62541
Also runs on Android. Free MPL-2.0 OPC UA library in C99 that runs on Windows, Linux, RTOS and Android. It suits developers who write their own servers and clients, and it is not a configurable gateway or a client tool.
Best for Developers building OPC UA servers and clients in C
WindowsLinuxAndroidFree and open sourceOpen source
- 9
UaExpert
A free OPC UA reference client for browsing, reading, writing and subscribing, on Windows and Linux. It is a testing tool rather than connectivity software, and plugins need keys above set limits.
Best for Testing and commissioning OPC UA servers
WindowsLinuxFree
About Telegraf alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Telegraf?
- On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Kepware Server, followed by dataFEED OPC Suite. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
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