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New Relic vs Datadog
Recommendation & Best Fit
Choose New Relic if you prioritize:
- Open source with self-hosting flexibility and full code transparency
Choose Datadog if you prioritize:
- Lower starting entry cost ($15/mo vs $19/mo)
- Higher average user satisfaction rating (4.8/5)
Feature
New Relic
Datadog
Rating
⭐ 4.6/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$19/mo
$15/mo
Monthly Visits
14.0M
35.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
7 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
New Relic Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reliable infrastructure
- Fast intuitive user interface
- Broad ecosystem integration
Cons
- Full feature set requires paid plan
Datadog Pros & Cons
Pros
- The enterprise leader in full-stack cloud observability and APM
- Over 700 turn-key integrations with AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes
- Customizable real-time executive dashboards and alert routing
Cons
- Enterprise pricing model with separate billing per host, log GB, and APM span
- Requires thoughtful configuration to avoid unused telemetry bills
New Relic Key Features
- Cloud Sync
- Multi-platform Access
- Collaboration Tools
- Export & Integrations
- Security & Encryption
Datadog Key Features
- Unified Metrics, Traces, and Logs in One Single Glass Pane
- Over 700+ Pre-Built Technology Integrations
- Kubernetes & Cloud Infrastructure Live Topology Maps
- Bits AI Autonomous Incident Investigation