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New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring vs Testable Synthetic 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.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Testable offers scheduled checks ranging from basic network monitors to scripted workflows, with diagnostics for failed runs. The free plan has five-minute intervals for its basic checks; paid plans start at $23.17/mo (annual).
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| New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring | Testable Synthetic Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Solo: $23.17 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | newrelic.com | testable.io |
| Best place | #5 on database monitoring | #12 on synthetic monitoring |
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.
Testable Synthetic Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan includes 50 monitors and one status page.
- Supports browser, API, and scripted-flow checks.
- Failed checks can include screenshots, traces, and logs.
- Paid plans support one-minute monitoring intervals.
What to know first
- Free Ping, Port, and HTTP checks run every five minutes.
- Advanced workflows have a 100-run monthly free allowance.
- Self-hosted monitoring sources are limited to eligible paid plans.
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