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Elastic APM vs Firebase Performance Monitoring
Both stand on runtime monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Elastic APM Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Pick Firebase Performance Monitoring if you need free application performance monitoring and network request tracing across Android, iOS, web, or Flutter. Look elsewhere if you need capabilities beyond the two listed functions or retention longer than 60 days.
Visit Firebase Performance MonitoringThe facts
| Elastic APM | Firebase Performance Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | elastic.co | firebase.google.com |
| On runtime monitoring software | #31 of 56 | #35 of 56 |
Elastic APM: what it does well
Firebase Performance Monitoring: what it does well
- Free pricing model
- No payment method needed for Spark plan
- Supports Android, iOS, web, and Flutter
- Includes network request tracing
- Includes app performance monitoring
What to know first
- Performance data is retained for 60 days
- The stated capabilities focus on two monitoring functions
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