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New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring vs Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping
Both stand on application dependency mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Virima links discovery data, CMDB accuracy, and service mapping for operational context across hybrid infrastructure. Business Pro offers a defined annual package, while Enterprise adds unlimited installations and private deployment options.
Visit Virima Discovery and ViVID Service MappingThe facts
| New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring | Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Business Pro: $4,740 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | newrelic.com | virima.com |
| On application dependency mapping software | #6 of 36 | #24 of 36 |
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.
Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping: what it does well
- Agent-based and agentless hybrid discovery
- Interactive service and impact maps
- CMDB discrepancy detection
- Bidirectional integrations with major ITSM tools
- Full-featured trial available
What to know first
- Business Pro allows three Discovery App installations
- Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote
- Each Discovery App requires a customer-controlled Windows server
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