AWS CloudTrail
7.0#50 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitAWS CloudTrail vs Grafana Cloud Application Observability
Grafana Cloud Application Observability
8.9#2 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudTrail | Grafana Cloud Application Observability |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | CloudTrail tracks user activity and API calls across AWS services for auditing, security monitoring, and operational troubleshooting. | Grafana Cloud Application Observability provides out-of-the-box application monitoring and uses OpenTelemetry and Prometheus data to support root-cause analysis. |
AWS CloudTrail plans
- Event historyFree
- Trail management events$2 a month
- Trail data events$0.10 a month
- Trail data event aggregation$0.03 a month
- Trail network activity events$0.10 a month
- CloudWatch Logs delivery$0.25 a month
Grafana Cloud Application Observability plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.03 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick AWS CloudTrail if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Grafana Cloud Application Observability if…
It suits software engineers who need to detect anomalies, investigate causes, and address application problems. Teams using OpenTelemetry or Prometheus can use its listed compatibility and Alloy pipelines.