Datadog vs New Relic
Datadog vs New Relic: which to choose
Both charge from day one, but New Relic starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for Datadog.
Choose Datadog if you lean toward apm and infrastructure; choose New Relic if apm and infrastructure matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Datadog or New Relic better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Datadog has — GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while New Relic has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Datadog cheaper than New Relic?▾
Datadog starts at $15/mo while New Relic starts at $0/mo. Datadog has a free plan. New Relic has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Datadog and New Relic?▾
Datadog is tagged as apm, infrastructure, logs while New Relic is tagged as apm, infrastructure, logs. Datadog uses a freemium pricing model. New Relic uses a freemium model.
Does Datadog or New Relic have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Datadog and New Relic offer a free plan.