Who is each tool for?
Dy
Dynatrace
Enterprises requiring AI-driven root cause analysis
Pr
Prometheus
Teams wanting powerful open-source metrics monitoring with PromQL
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
Pr
Prometheus
Pros
- Powerful PromQL query language
- Excellent Kubernetes integration
- Active open-source community
- Pull-based model is firewall-friendly
Cons
- Limited long-term storage by default
- No built-in dashboards (needs Grafana)
- High cardinality can be challenging
Feature Comparison
Feature
Dy
DynatracePr
PrometheusAPM
9.5
5
Log Management
8
3
Infrastructure Monitoring
9
9
Alerting
9.5
8.5
Integrations
8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
7.5
7
Support
9
7
Value for Money
7
10
Overall Score
9
8.9
Pricing
Dy
Dynatrace
From $21/host/mo
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Dynatrace for a custom quote.
Pr
Prometheus
Free / Open Source
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Prometheus for a custom quote.
Our Verdict
Both Dynatrace and Prometheus are excellent observability platforms. Dynatrace edges ahead with a score of 9/10, particularly excelling in APM and Log Management.
