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New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring vs TrueWatch 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 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 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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| New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring | TrueWatch Real User Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Real User Monitoring (RUM) — Pay-As-You-Go: $0.43 |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | newrelic.com | truewatch.com |
| Best place | #5 on database monitoring | #10 on real user 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.
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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