Who is each tool for?
Sp
Splunk
Enterprises with heavy log analysis and security requirements
Da
Datadog Metrics
Enterprises needing scalable metrics with extensive integrations
Pros and Cons
Sp
Splunk
Pros
- Industry-leading search capabilities
- Powerful SPL query language
- Strong security and compliance
- Extensive app marketplace
Cons
- Expensive licensing model
- Resource-intensive deployment
- Steep learning curve for SPL
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
Sp
SplunkDa
Datadog MetricsAPM
7
7
Log Management
10
6
Infrastructure Monitoring
8
9.5
Alerting
8.5
9
Integrations
8.5
10
Ease of Use
6.5
8.5
Support
9
8.5
Value for Money
6
7.5
Overall Score
8.6
9.2
Pricing
Sp
Splunk
Custom pricing
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Splunk 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 Splunk and Datadog Metrics are excellent observability platforms. Datadog Metrics edges ahead with a score of 9.2/10, particularly excelling in Infrastructure Monitoring and Alerting.
