Alerts
Proactively detect and resolve issues with intelligent alerting capabilities tailored for modern observability.

Why Use OpenObserve Alerts?
Real-time detection for issues and anomalies while reducing alert fatigue. Gain full control of your alerts with flexible conditions, notification options, and proactive monitoring.

Alert Types
Standard Alerts
Run alerts at defined intervals to evaluate trends over time.
Real-time Alerts
Continuously monitor data streams for immediate detection of critical issues.

Alert Configuration
Flexible Condition Building
Create conditions with SQL for advanced scenarios or use quick conditions for simplicity.
Aggregation Support
Set thresholds with configurable aggregation windows to reduce false positives.

Notifications
Multiple Notification Destinations
Configure various notification channels, including Slack, email, webhooks, and more.
Smart Silence Periods
Define periods to suppress repeat notifications, reducing alert fatigue.

Alert Controls
Advanced Threshold Settings
Set thresholds to trigger alerts based on real-time data patterns.
Frequency Optimization
Optimize evaluation frequency to balance responsiveness with resource utilization.
Get Started with Alerts
Begin configuring alerts with OpenObserve. Start with our free tier or schedule a demo
Openobserve Cloud Free Tier
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Ingestion - 50 GB logs, 50 GB metrics , 50 GB traces
Query volume - 200 GB
Pipelines - 50 GB of Data Processing
1K RUM & Session Replay
1K Action Script Runs
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Alert Management FAQs
What types of alerts does OpenObserve support?
OpenObserve provides two main alert types: Standard and Real-time. Standard alerts run at scheduled intervals, evaluating conditions against your data. Real-time alerts continuously monitor data streams for immediate detection. Both types support SQL queries and quick condition builders for alert definition.
How do alert conditions work?
Alert conditions can be created using either SQL queries or the quick condition builder. The quick builder allows you to select columns, operators, and values with an AND operator for multiple conditions. SQL mode provides full query flexibility for complex alert scenarios. Conditions can include aggregations with configurable thresholds and evaluation periods.
What notification options are available?
The platform supports multiple notification destinations that can be configured for each alert. Notifications include customizable templates for alert messages. You can set silence periods to prevent notification fatigue, specifying durations during which repeat notifications are suppressed. Each destination can be configured independently.
How are alert thresholds configured?
Thresholds in OpenObserve alerts include both occurrence counts and time windows. You can specify how many times a condition must be met within a period to trigger an alert. The system supports comparison operators (=, >, <, etc.) for threshold definition. Aggregation windows can be configured to evaluate data over specific time periods.
What alert scheduling options exist?
For standard alerts, you can configure:
- Evaluation frequency (how often the alert condition is checked)
- Evaluation period (the time window for data analysis)
- Threshold occurrences (how many times a condition must be met)
- Silence periods (duration to suppress repeat notifications)
How does real-time alerting work?
Real-time alerts continuously monitor incoming data streams. They evaluate conditions as data arrives, providing immediate notification when conditions are met. Real-time alerts support the same condition-building and notification options as standard alerts, but with continuous evaluation instead of scheduled checks.
What alert management features are available?
The platform provides a comprehensive alert management interface where you can:
- Create and edit alert definitions
- Configure notification destinations
- Set up alert conditions and thresholds
- Define evaluation periods and frequencies
- Monitor alert status and history
- Configure silence periods
- Add custom variables for alert context
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