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Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring vs ManageEngine Applications Manager
Both stand on container monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring combines fleet visibility, alerts, and cost estimates in a cloud-only service. Check the setup requirements and separate telemetry charges when planning its use.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Applications Manager offers tracing, mapping, real user monitoring and log correlation in a hybrid product. Its free allowance is capped at 5 apps or servers, while paid Professional options include 10 monitors and 1 user.
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| Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring | ManageEngine Applications Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional — annual subscription: $395 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | grafana.com | manageengine.com |
| On container monitoring | #19 of 51 | #39 of 51 |
Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan includes monthly host and container hours.
- Views cost allocations across clusters and workloads.
- Collects Kubernetes metrics, events, and Pod logs.
- Supports several Kubernetes platforms, including EKS and AKS.
What to know first
- Available only in Grafana Cloud.
- Supports only data sources hosted in Grafana Cloud.
- Telemetry from other products is billed separately.
ManageEngine Applications Manager: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 5 apps or servers
- Includes distributed and transaction tracing
- Includes dependency mapping and real user monitoring
- Available on Android, iOS, Linux, web and Windows
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 5 apps or servers
- Annual Professional plan includes 10 monitors and 1 user
- Perpetual Professional license costs 995.00 USD once
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