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Dynatrace vs Datadog Metrics

A detailed comparison of two leading observability platforms.

Dy

Dynatrace

AI-powered application intelligence

9/10
Da

Datadog Metrics

Cloud-scale metrics monitoring

9.2/10
Overview

Who is each tool for?

Dy

Dynatrace

Enterprises requiring AI-driven root cause analysis

Da

Datadog Metrics

Enterprises needing scalable metrics with extensive integrations

Analysis

Pros and Cons

Dy

Dynatrace

Pros

  • Industry-leading AI capabilities
  • Automatic code-level insights
  • Real user monitoring included
  • Excellent root cause analysis

Cons

  • Higher price point
  • Can be complex initially
  • UI can feel overwhelming
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Da

Datadog Metrics

Pros

  • 700+ out-of-box integrations
  • Powerful anomaly detection
  • Excellent visualization options
  • Seamless cloud provider integration

Cons

  • Can become expensive at scale
  • Custom metrics pricing adds up
  • Vendor lock-in concerns
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Ratings

Feature Comparison

Feature
Dy
Dynatrace
Da
Datadog Metrics
APM
9.5
7
Log Management
8
6
Infrastructure Monitoring
9
9.5
Alerting
9.5
9
Integrations
8.5
10
Ease of Use
7.5
8.5
Support
9
8.5
Value for Money
7
7.5
Overall Score
9
9.2
Investment

Pricing

Dy

Dynatrace

From $21/host/mo

Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Dynatrace for a custom quote.

Da

Datadog Metrics

From $15/host/mo

Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Datadog Metrics for a custom quote.

Conclusion

Our Verdict

Both Dynatrace and Datadog Metrics are excellent observability platforms. Datadog Metrics edges ahead with a score of 9.2/10, particularly excelling in Infrastructure Monitoring and Integrations.