Datadog vs OpenObserve
Datadog vs OpenObserve: which to choose
OpenObserve has the larger community with 19.5k GitHub stars against — for Datadog, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but OpenObserve starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for Datadog.
Choose Datadog if you lean toward apm and infrastructure; choose OpenObserve if rust and open-source 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 OpenObserve better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Datadog has — GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while OpenObserve has 19.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Datadog cheaper than OpenObserve?▾
Datadog starts at $15/mo while OpenObserve starts at $0/mo. Datadog has a free plan. OpenObserve has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Datadog and OpenObserve?▾
Datadog is tagged as apm, infrastructure, logs while OpenObserve is tagged as rust, open-source, observability. Datadog uses a freemium pricing model. OpenObserve uses a open-source model with 19.5k GitHub stars.
Does Datadog or OpenObserve have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Datadog and OpenObserve offer a free plan.