Prometheus vs Grafana
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right devops & ci/cd for your business needs.
Platform Overview
Both Prometheus and Grafana are popular devops & ci/cd solutions. Here's how they compare.
Prometheus
An open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scalability with a powerful query language.
Grafana
An open-source observability platform for visualizing metrics, logs, and traces from multiple data sources in customizable dashboards.
Feature Comparison
Prometheus Features
- Time-series metric collection
- PromQL query language
- Alertmanager integration
- Service discovery
- Pull-based metric scraping
Grafana Features
- Multi-source data visualization
- Customizable dashboards
- Alerting and notification channels
- Plugin ecosystem
- Log and trace exploration
Best For
Prometheus — Best For
- Infrastructure and application metrics
- Kubernetes cluster monitoring
- Alert-driven operations
Grafana — Best For
- Metrics visualization and dashboards
- Multi-source observability
- Infrastructure monitoring dashboards
Our Verdict
Both Prometheus and Grafana are excellent choices. Prometheus excels at infrastructure and application metrics, while Grafana shines at metrics visualization and dashboards. The best choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and technical requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Prometheus or Grafana?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your needs. Prometheus is best for infrastructure and application metrics, while Grafana excels at metrics visualization and dashboards. We can help you evaluate which fits your business.
Can I switch from Prometheus to Grafana?
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 Prometheus and Grafana together?
In many cases, yes. Prometheus and Grafana can complement each other depending on your architecture. We can advise on the best integration strategy.
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