Notifications
Netdata supports two ways to send alert notifications: from Netdata Cloud or from the Netdata Agent.
You can use either—or both—depending on how your infrastructure is set up.
Need alerts fast?
Use Cloud for a centralized setup, or Agent for full control on each node.
Notification Methods
Netdata Cloud (Centralized)
Netdata Cloud collects alert data from all connected nodes and sends notifications through your configured integrations.
→ See supported Cloud integrations
Popular integrations:
- Amazon SNS
- Slack
- Discord
- Splunk
- Microsoft Teams
Netdata Agent (Local)
The Agent sends alerts directly from the node, even if it's offline or not connected to the Cloud.
→ See supported Agent integrations
Popular integrations:
- Slack
- PagerDuty
- Twilio
- Telegram
- Opsgenie
Which One Should I Use?
Choose the option that fits your needs:
| Use Case | Best Option |
|---|---|
| Manage multiple nodes centrally | Netdata Cloud |
| Fewer configs, alerts from one place | Netdata Cloud |
| Full control at node level | Netdata Agent |
| No internet or external dependencies | Netdata Agent |
| Fine-tuned control per system/service | Netdata Agent |
| Want both simplicity and flexibility | Use both |
Next Steps
Want help with alert customization?
You can tune thresholds, write custom conditions, and control who gets notified. Learn more here →
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