Grafana Cloud Application Observability
8.9#2 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGrafana Cloud Application Observability vs Logz.io APM
Logz.io APM
6.6#77 in log management software$0.16 usage-basedWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Grafana Cloud Application Observability | Logz.io APM |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | Grafana Cloud Application Observability provides out-of-the-box application monitoring and uses OpenTelemetry and Prometheus data to support root-cause analysis. | Logz.io APM combines distributed tracing and metrics, correlating end-to-end transactions with relevant logs and metrics. |
| Security and compliance | Grafana Cloud lists FedRAMP, NATSEC100, PCI DSS, A-LIGN, SOC Type II, and GDPR credentials or compliance claims. | The distributed tracing page states compliance with PCI Level 1, SOC-2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO-27001. |
Grafana Cloud Application Observability plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.03 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Logz.io APM plans
- Distributed Tracing consumption$0.16 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise—
- Distributed Tracing (consumption pricing)$0.16 a month
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.
Pick Logz.io APM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.