Who is each tool for?
Dy
Dynatrace
Enterprises requiring AI-driven root cause analysis
Da
Datadog Metrics
Enterprises needing scalable metrics with extensive integrations
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
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
Feature Comparison
Feature
Dy
DynatraceDa
Datadog MetricsAPM
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
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.
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.
