SigNoz vs Dynatrace

Dynatrace is complex to set up and use. Its host-based billing is outdated for applications that need on-demand scaling. SigNoz provides predictable usage-based billing that you can rely on.

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In depth: SigNoz vs Dynatrace

“In order to really build trust, you have to have transparency. If you want to trust something, you want to know how it works.” - Elon Musk

SigNoz is open source

We believe the decision of choosing one product over the other ultimately comes down to trust - whether you trust the product to fulfill all your use-cases, whether you trust it to be good value for your money. Trust starts with transparency. SigNoz is open source, so you can take a look at our code, test it out, and then make an informed decision.

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SigNoz is OpenTelemetry native

OpenTelemetry is the second most active project in the CNCF, with only Kubernetes being more active. Using an open source standard like OpenTelemetry for generating telemetry signals frees you from vendor lock-in. SigNoz is built to support OpenTelemetry from Day 1.
We provide features like application exceptions to traces from OTel data for fast debugging.

Use of columnar database for faster ingestion & aggregation

SigNoz uses ClickHouse - a fast open source column-oriented database. Ingestion and aggregation are lightening fast, while providing best-in-class compression for economical storage. Learn why is ClickHouse so fast.

Dynatrace’s host-based billing is limiting for modern apps

Dynatrace charges per hour per host which is not suitable for cloud-native environments that need on-demand scaling. SigNoz paid plans are based on the amount of data sent with rates that provides the best value for money. Sign up for a free cloud trial to get started.

Dynatrace has a complex UI, and a steep learning curve

Dynatrace is one of the top APM products. But it’s difficult to navigate its complex UI/UX. There is a steep learning curve, and if your company does not have access to its full platform plan, the usability reduces.
SigNoz is not gated by any SKU-based subscription. You can access all its features in its basic paid plan and pay based only on the amount of data you send.

Send data directly from applications without needing any host-based agents

SigNoz supports OpenTelemetry libraries for application instrumentation. You don’t need to install any host-based agents. Using OpenTelemetry libraries gives you the flexibility to send data to any backend.
If your use case requires, you can also run the OpenTelemetry collector as an agent to collect data.

Side by Side Comparison

SigNoz

Dynatrace

Open Source

✅

❌

Logs, Metrics, Traces

✅

APM

✅

Synthetic Monitoring

❌

✅

Runtime Vulnerability Analytics

❌

✅

OpenTelemetry visualization

✅Best visualizations for OTel data. Built for Otel data from Day 1.

❌Has OneAgent as its primary data collection method.

Managed On-premise deployment

✅Provides enterprise-grade managed on-premise deployment.

✅

Transparent usage-based billing

✅Pay only for the amount of data you send

❌Charges per hour per host which is not suitable for microservices- based apps

No SKU-based pricing

✅Entire platform available with all features in basic paid plan

❌Has SKU-based pricing that limits full usage of its capabilities

Simple UI

✅

❌Complex UI with steep learning curve

Send data directly to applications

✅Use OTel libraries to send directly to SigNoz

❌Have to use host-based agent to collect data

Open Source

Signoz ✅

Dynatrace ❌

Logs, Metrics, Traces

Signoz ✅

Dynatrace ✅

APM

Signoz ✅

Dynatrace ✅

Synthetic Monitoring

Signoz ❌

Dynatrace ✅

Runtime Vulnerability Analytics

Signoz ❌

Dynatrace ✅

OpenTelemetry visualization

SignozBest visualizations for OTel data. Built for Otel data from Day 1. ✅

DynatraceHas OneAgent as its primary data collection method. ❌

Managed On-premise deployment

SignozProvides enterprise-grade managed on-premise deployment. ✅

Dynatrace ✅

Transparent usage-based billing

SignozPay only for the amount of data you send ✅

DynatraceCharges per hour per host which is not suitable for microservices- based apps ❌

No SKU-based pricing

SignozEntire platform available with all features in basic paid plan ✅

DynatraceHas SKU-based pricing that limits full usage of its capabilities ❌

Simple UI

Signoz ✅

DynatraceComplex UI with steep learning curve ❌

Send data directly to applications

SignozUse OTel libraries to send directly to SigNoz ✅

DynatraceHave to use host-based agent to collect data ❌

OpenTelemetry-Native Metrics, Logs, and Traces in a single pane of glass

SigNoz Cloud is the easiest way to run SigNoz

Try SigNoz Cloud

Migrate from Dynatrace to SigNoz with ease.

We provide support for migrating from Dynatrace to SigNoz. Request a migration support from one of our experts and get started with SigNoz quickly.