Grafana vs New Relic
| Tagline | Open-source dashboards and observability | All-in-one observability platform |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Upvotes | 0 | 0 |
| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Page views | 0 | 0 |
| Click-through to site | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Readiness Score | 90/100 | 95/100 |
| Launched | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Maker | — | — |
What is Grafana?
Grafana visualizes metrics, logs and traces from many data sources, with Grafana Cloud as a managed option.
What is New Relic?
New Relic monitors application performance, infrastructure and logs with a free tier for getting started.
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Verdict
New Relic leads on 1 of the measurable metrics above (votes, engagement, click-through and readiness). Choose Grafana if you want open-source dashboards and observability; choose New Relic if you want all-in-one observability platform.
Is Grafana better than New Relic?
On AskableHQ's community and engagement data, New Relic currently performs better, but the right choice depends on your use case.
Which is cheaper, Grafana or New Relic?
Grafana is Freemium; New Relic is Freemium. Check each website for current plans.