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This article compares Sentry.io vs Datadog, two popular monitoring and alerting solutions for DevOps teams. Sentry.io excels in error tracking and performance monitoring, while Datadog offers a wider range of monitoring capabilities including infrastructure, application performance, and logs. Both are easy to use and integrate with other tools. Sentry.io is better for those who prioritize error tracking, while Datadog is more suitable for organizations with diverse monitoring needs. The choice depends on your specific requirements and budget.

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This story offers a comprehensive comparison of Datadog vs Prometheus, two popular monitoring and observability tools. It explores key factors like data collection, metrics & instrumentation, visualization & alerting, ecosystem & integrations, and pricing to assist you in selecting the tool that best suits your needs.

Key takeaways:

Prometheus is open-source and leverages a pull-based model for data collection, while Datadog offers a subscription-based service with both pull and push-based models.

Both tools excel in metrics and instrumentation, with Prometheus featuring PromQL for queries and Datadog providing out-of-the-box integrations and agent collection.

Datadog outshines in visualization and alerting with its customizable dashboards and advanced features, whereas Prometheus offers a user-friendly web interface for metric visualization.

Prometheus boasts a large open-source community with extensive integrations, while Datadog provides pre-built integrations with over 600 tools and technologies.

Ultimately, the ideal choice depends on your specific requirements, budget, and existing technology stack.

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