New Relic
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The observability platform that provides full-stack visibility.
Our Take
New Relic offers comprehensive observability including APM, infrastructure, logs, and browser monitoring. The generous free tier makes it accessible. It competes directly with Datadog.
Strong Fit
- Development teams needing observability
- Organizations wanting generous free tier
- Full-stack monitoring needs
- Teams standardizing on one platform
Look Elsewhere If
- Simple monitoring needs
- Very large scale (costs grow)
- Those preferring open-source
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
New Relic is a full-stack observability platform offering APM, infrastructure monitoring, logs, browser monitoring, and more in one platform.
Ease of Use
New Relic is comprehensive but has a learning curve. The UI has improved significantly. Getting started is easier than Datadog.
Key Strengths
- Generous free tier (100GB/month)
- Full-stack observability
- Good APM capabilities
- Unified platform
- AI-powered insights
- Many integrations
Limitations to Consider
- Can be expensive at scale
- Learning curve
- Some features less deep than specialists
- Query language learning
Pricing Analysis
Free tier includes 100GB/month. Standard at $0.30/GB. Pro at $0.50/GB.
Final Thoughts
New Relic is excellent for teams wanting comprehensive observability with a generous free tier. For enterprise, compare with Datadog. The free tier is genuinely useful.
Top-Rated Alternatives
Explore other highly-rated Monitoring & Observability options to find the best fit for your needs.
Popular Integrations
New Relic works seamlessly with these popular tools to enhance your workflow.
Note: Integration availability may vary based on your subscription plan. Visit the official New Relic website or check our individual product pages for the most up-to-date integration information.
About New Relic
Full-stack observability with generous free tier.
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | New Relic |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free tier (100GB/month), paid from $0.35/GB
Technical specifications are not yet available for New Relic.
Check back later or contact the vendor for details.