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New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring vs smartctl_exporter
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.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring covers cluster telemetry, application correlation, and alerting in one integration. Its free tier has a stated ingest allowance, but installation requires a license key and the default configuration uses a privileged sidecar.
Visit New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose smartctl_exporter if you need a free Linux exporter for SMART statistics in Prometheus and can meet its smartmontools requirement. Device access may require root, so account for that when planning deployment.
Visit smartctl_exporterThe facts
| New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring | smartctl_exporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | newrelic.com | github.com |
| On kubernetes monitoring | #13 of 49 | #31 of 49 |
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Combines Kubernetes metrics, events, logs, and traces.
- Collects Prometheus metrics through workload service discovery.
- Links application performance data with Kubernetes data.
- Supports predefined and custom Kubernetes alerts.
- Free tier includes 100 GB monthly ingest.
What to know first
- Installation requires a New Relic license key.
- Default setup uses a privileged Infrastructure Agent sidecar.
- Unprivileged mode provides reduced host visibility.
smartctl_exporter: what it does well
- Exports smartctl statistics to Prometheus.
- Scans for devices and can rescan for changes.
- Supports TLS and basic authentication.
- Linux support includes systemd socket activation.
- Apache-2.0 license and a free plan.
What to know first
- Requires smartmontools version 7.0 or later.
- Device access such as SATA access can require root.
- Listed data retention is 10 days.
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