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Datadog Kubernetes Monitoring vs Google Cloud Monitoring
Both stand on kubernetes monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Datadog combines Kubernetes telemetry with container visibility, security, and scaling capabilities. The listed Container Monitoring rates are per container, so compare the annual or monthly option with on-demand hourly billing for your needs.
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Google Cloud Monitoring brings metrics, uptime checks, dashboards, and alerting into a cloud service with support for hybrid and multicloud environments. Review its usage-based charges and the Ops Agent's environment limits when assessing fit.
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| Datadog Kubernetes Monitoring | Google Cloud Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Container Monitoring: $1 a month | Managed Service for Prometheus metrics: $0.06 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | datadoghq.com | cloud.google.com |
| On kubernetes monitoring | #6 of 49 | #8 of 49 |
Datadog Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Correlates logs, traces, metrics, traffic, and security signals
- Supports managed and named self-hosted environments
- Kubernetes check is included in the Agent
- Lists more than 15 compliance frameworks
- Offers a free plan and 14-day trial
What to know first
- Container Monitoring costs $1 per container monthly
- On-demand billing is $0.002 per container hour
Google Cloud Monitoring: what it does well
- Automatic metrics for Google Cloud services.
- Custom dashboards and multi-condition alerts.
- Synthetic tests cover web apps and APIs.
- Alerts reach several listed services and channels.
- API v3 supports programmatic access.
What to know first
- Ops Agent excludes Amazon EC2 and on-premises machines.
- Charges vary by data and monitor usage.
- The service is cloud deployed.
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