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Grafana k6 vs TrueWatch Real User Monitoring
Both stand on real user monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Grafana k6 combines several kinds of testing with tracing, logging and profiling capabilities. Check the 500-hour monthly Free plan limit and Pro’s platform fee plus pay-as-you-go pricing against expected usage.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
TrueWatch RUM combines user behavior metrics with tools for diagnosing slow tasks, errors, and load delays. Its free plan and supported web and mobile platforms may suit teams seeking application-level monitoring; review the page-view billing rule when estimating usage.
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| Grafana k6 | TrueWatch Real User Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $19 a month | Real User Monitoring (RUM) — Pay-As-You-Go: $0.43 |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Grafana k6 | Not published |
| Website | grafana.com | truewatch.com |
| On real user monitoring | #8 of 23 | #10 of 23 |
Grafana k6: what it does well
- Supports load, stress, browser-based, distributed and API testing.
- Includes OpenTelemetry support and service maps.
- Logging includes structured parsing and live tailing.
- Profiles CPU, memory and threads.
- Supports a broad list of programming languages.
What to know first
- Free plan is capped at 500 virtual user hours monthly.
- Pro adds a 19.00 USD monthly platform fee plus usage.
- Kernel profiling is not supported.
- Logs are retained for 30 days.
TrueWatch Real User Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan available.
- Supports Web, Android, and iOS applications.
- Tracks interactions, geographic breakdown, and error correlation.
- Lists 90+ days of data retention.
- Standard support is included in product fees.
What to know first
- Each refresh or re-entry counts as a page view.
- Premium support costs 8% of monthly spend.
- Premium support has a $1,000/month minimum and three-month minimum.
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