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Embrace vs Exceptionless
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 AndroidAPIExtension+2
Embrace links mobile and web performance signals with user sessions and supports data forwarding through OpenTelemetry interfaces. Check the free-tier caps and Pro minimum spend against expected usage.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Exceptionless combines event reporting and stack-trace details with hosted and self-hosted deployment options. The free tier has short retention and limited notifications; paid plans add premium features starting at $15 a month.
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| Embrace | Exceptionless | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Small: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | embrace.io | exceptionless.com |
| On runtime monitoring software | #10 of 56 | #14 of 56 |
Embrace: what it does well
- Connects crashes and network activity to user sessions
- Includes Core Web Vitals monitoring and alerting
- Supports Android, iOS, web, React Native, Unity, and Flutter
- Data can be forwarded through OpenTelemetry interfaces
- Free plan includes up to 1 million sessions per year
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five users
- Free plan retains event data for three days
- Reaching either free-tier cap stops additional ingestion or users
- Pro has an $80 monthly minimum spend
Exceptionless: what it does well
- Reports exceptions, logs and feature events with stack traces
- Supports multiple listed JavaScript and .NET application types
- Offers web, API and self-hosted deployments
- Configuration changes can reach clients near real time
- Self-hosting supports Docker and Kubernetes
What to know first
- Free plan limits retention to three days
- Free plan allows one project and one user
- Free notifications are limited to daily summaries
- Paid plans start at $15 a month
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