πΆDatadog vs New Relicπ
Datadog and New Relic both watch your infrastructure, apps and logs. The big divide is pricing philosophy: Datadog meters by module, New Relic by data and users.
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πΆDatadog
- βHuge breadth of integrations across the stack
- βPolished dashboards and powerful alerting
- βStrong infrastructure, APM, log and security modules
- βMature, feature-rich, enterprise-trusted platform
πNew Relic
- βSimple usage pricing: pay for data plus full users
- βGenerous free tier with 100GB of data monthly
- βAll capabilities included without per-module fees
- βPredictable bills for variable workloads
Verdict
Datadog wins on feature depth and integration breadth for large teams. New Relic wins for predictable, all-inclusive pricing that avoids surprise per-module charges.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Datadog or New Relic?+
New Relic's data-plus-users model is often cheaper and more predictable than Datadog's modular billing.
Does New Relic have a free tier?+
Yes, New Relic offers a free tier with 100GB of monthly data and one full user.
Which has more integrations?+
Datadog is known for its very large catalog of integrations across the stack.
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