Datadog vs Prometheus
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right devops & ci/cd for your business needs.
Platform Overview
Both Datadog and Prometheus are popular devops & ci/cd solutions. Here's how they compare.
Datadog
A cloud monitoring and security platform providing infrastructure monitoring, APM, log management, and real-time observability.
Prometheus
An open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scalability with a powerful query language.
Feature Comparison
Datadog Features
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Application performance monitoring
- Log management and analytics
- Real user monitoring
- Security monitoring
Prometheus Features
- Time-series metric collection
- PromQL query language
- Alertmanager integration
- Service discovery
- Pull-based metric scraping
Best For
Datadog — Best For
- Cloud infrastructure observability
- Application performance management
- Enterprise monitoring at scale
Prometheus — Best For
- Infrastructure and application metrics
- Kubernetes cluster monitoring
- Alert-driven operations
Our Verdict
Both Datadog and Prometheus are excellent choices. Datadog excels at cloud infrastructure observability, while Prometheus shines at infrastructure and application metrics. The best choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and technical requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Datadog or Prometheus?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your needs. Datadog is best for cloud infrastructure observability, while Prometheus excels at infrastructure and application metrics. We can help you evaluate which fits your business.
Can I switch from Datadog to Prometheus?
Yes, migration is possible. The complexity depends on your current setup and data. Our team can plan and execute a smooth migration with minimal downtime.
Can I use Datadog and Prometheus together?
In many cases, yes. Datadog and Prometheus can complement each other depending on your architecture. We can advise on the best integration strategy.
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