Grafana

Grafana

Grafana is an open-source observability and data visualization platform that enables teams to query, visualize, alert on, and explore metrics, logs, and traces from multiple data sources. It's designed for DevOps teams, SREs, and data analysts who need to monitor infrastructure, applications, and business metrics in real-time.

Free plan available

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Features

Multi-source data integration with 100+ data source plugins
Customizable dashboards with interactive visualizations
Advanced alerting and notification system
Query builder and transformation capabilities
Role-based access control and team collaboration
Built-in support for Prometheus, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, and more

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Highly flexible and extensible with extensive plugin ecosystem
  • +Strong open-source community with active development
  • +Supports numerous data sources in unified interface
  • +Free self-hosted option with enterprise features available

Cons

  • -Steep learning curve for advanced features and configurations
  • -Self-hosted version requires infrastructure management and maintenance
  • -Complex setup for enterprise-scale deployments

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free (Self-Hosted)$0/moUnlimited dashboards and users, Community plugins and support, All core visualization features
Grafana Cloud Free$0/mo10,000 series metrics, 50GB logs, 50GB traces, 14-day retention
Grafana Cloud Pro$29/moPay-as-you-go for usage, Extended retention periods, Premium data source plugins, Enhanced support
Grafana EnterpriseCustom pricingEnterprise plugins and authentication, Premium support and SLAs, Advanced security features, Audit logs and reporting

Quick Info

Category
Analytics
Starting Price
Free
Features
6 listed

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