Grafana Cloud Application Observability
8.9#2 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGrafana Cloud Application Observability vs Percona Monitoring and Management
Percona Monitoring and Management
6.2#11 in database performance monitoring softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Grafana Cloud Application Observability | Percona Monitoring and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
| Purpose | Grafana Cloud Application Observability provides out-of-the-box application monitoring and uses OpenTelemetry and Prometheus data to support root-cause analysis. | PMM is an open source database observability, monitoring, and management tool for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and the servers they run on. |
| Security and compliance | Grafana Cloud lists FedRAMP, NATSEC100, PCI DSS, A-LIGN, SOC Type II, and GDPR credentials or compliance claims. | Percona's Trust Center lists GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI badges and identifies annual third-party audits and penetration testing in its quick summary. |
Grafana Cloud Application Observability plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.03 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Percona Monitoring and Management plans
- PMMFree
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 Percona Monitoring and Management if…
PMM suits teams managing MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. It is relevant to operators who need query analysis, database advice, alerts, or backups.