Overview
Who should use what?
Datadog APM
Score: 9.1/10
Enterprises needing unified APM with infrastructure monitoring
From $31/host/mo
Dynatrace
Score: 9/10
Enterprises requiring AI-driven root cause analysis
From $21/host/mo
Head to Head
Feature Showdown
Overall Score
9.1
Datadog APM
vs
9
Dynatrace
Deep Dive
The Good & The Bad
Datadog APM
End-to-end distributed tracing
Strengths
- Seamless infrastructure correlation
- Automatic instrumentation
- Excellent service maps
- Continuous profiling included
Weaknesses
- Higher price point
- Requires Datadog ecosystem buy-in
- Can be overwhelming for small teams
Dynatrace
AI-powered application intelligence
Strengths
- Industry-leading AI capabilities
- Automatic code-level insights
- Real user monitoring included
- Excellent root cause analysis
Weaknesses
- Higher price point
- Can be complex initially
- UI can feel overwhelming
Investment
Pricing Breakdown
Datadog APM
From $31/host/mo
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Datadog APM for a custom quote based on your infrastructure needs.
Value Rating
7/10
Dynatrace
From $21/host/mo
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Dynatrace for a custom quote based on your infrastructure needs.
Value Rating
7/10
The Verdict
Our Recommendation
Winner
Datadog APM
9.1/10 Overall Score
Both Datadog APM and Dynatrace are excellent observability platforms. Datadog APM edges ahead with a score of 9.1/10, particularly excelling in . Choose Datadog APM if you prioritize these capabilities.