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Azure Monitor vs Humanloop

Azure Monitor logo

Azure Monitor

Logging

Azure's Monitoring and Diagnostics Service

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Humanloop logo

Humanloop

Software Development

The LLM evals platform for enterprises

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Azure Monitor billed per GB ingested across three separate log plans, Auxiliary, Basic and Analytics, so the plan chosen changes the rate as much as the volume does; Humanloop no published pricing for standard plans; customers must contact sales for quotes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azure Monitor and Humanloop actually diverge.

Attributes where Azure Monitor and Humanloop differ
AttributeAzure MonitorHumanloop
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb
CategoryLoggingSoftware Development
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (usage-based), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Azure Monitor

  • Log collection
  • Metrics collection
  • Alerts and notifications
  • Custom dashboards
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support

Only in Humanloop

Nothing recorded that Azure Monitor does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Azure Monitor

  • Collecting logs and metrics from Azure resourcesnot Humanloop
  • Alerting on metric thresholds and log queriesnot Humanloop
  • Application performance monitoring through Application Insightsnot Humanloop
  • Long-term log retention for compliancenot Humanloop
  • Querying operational data with KQLnot Humanloop

Humanloop

  • LLM prompt management and evaluationnot Azure Monitor
  • AI workflow automation and testingnot Azure Monitor
  • Model monitoring and logging at scalenot Azure Monitor

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Azure Monitor

  • Billed per GB ingested across three separate log plans, Auxiliary, Basic and Analytics, so the plan chosen changes the rate as much as the volume does
  • Only the first 5 GB a month of Analytics logs is free per billing account
  • Retention beyond the base period is charged per GB per month, up to 2 years interactive and 12 years long term
  • Log queries and search jobs are billed per GB scanned, so investigating an incident costs money
  • Alert rules are billed per time series for metrics and by execution frequency for logs
  • The pricing page shows placeholders rather than rates until a region and currency are chosen

Humanloop

  • No published pricing for standard plans; customers must contact sales for quotes
  • Billing based on logs created per API call, making costs unpredictable without usage estimates
  • Separate charges apply from AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) using customer's own API keys, adding external costs

Pricing, plan by plan

Azure Monitor

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Log collection
    • Metrics collection
    • Alerts and notifications

Humanloop

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 2 members
    • 50 evaluation runs
    • 10,000 logs per month
  • Startup Program$null/contact-sales
    • Tailored pricing for early-stage, VC-backed startups
  • Enterprise$null/contact-sales
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO + SAML authentication
    • Role-based access controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Azure Monitor if

  • You need log collection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want metrics collection.
Azure Monitor review

Choose Humanloop if

  • You want to start without paying.
Humanloop review

Questions people ask

Is Azure Monitor or Humanloop better?
Neither clearly leads. Azure Monitor starts at Free and Humanloop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azure Monitor or Humanloop?
Azure Monitor starts at Free and Humanloop at Free.
Does Azure Monitor or Humanloop run on more platforms?
Azure Monitor runs on Web, Api. Humanloop runs on Web.
Can I use Azure Monitor for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Azure Monitor best used for?
Azure Monitor is most often used for collecting logs and metrics from azure resources, alerting on metric thresholds and log queries, application performance monitoring through application insights, long-term log retention for compliance. Of those, collecting logs and metrics from azure resources and alerting on metric thresholds and log queries are not what Humanloop is typically brought in for.
What can Azure Monitor do that Humanloop cannot?
Azure Monitor covers Log collection, Metrics collection, Alerts and notifications, Custom dashboards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Azure Monitor: How does Azure Monitor billing work?

Billing is based on data volume ingested into Azure Monitor. Additional charges apply separately for alerts, notifications, web tests, and data export. Activity log and platform metrics are automatically collected with an Azure subscription.

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Humanloop: How much does Humanloop cost?

Humanloop offers a free trial with 2 members and 10,000 logs per month. Startup program and Enterprise plans require contacting sales for custom pricing based on usage needs.

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Azure Monitor: What savings are available with Azure Monitor?

Capacity reservations offer up to 36% savings compared to standard pay-as-you-go pricing when you commit to reserved capacity upfront.

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Humanloop: What are the limits on Humanloop's free trial plan?

Free trial includes 2 members, 50 evaluation runs, and 10,000 logs per month with access to all features at limited volume.

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Azure Monitor: Is there a free tier for Azure Monitor?

No dedicated free tier exists. Activity log and platform metrics are automatically collected with an Azure subscription, but detailed monitoring requires additional configuration and associated costs.

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Humanloop: How is Humanloop usage billed?

Humanloop bills based on logs created per API call to prompts, tools, evaluators, or flows. Separate charges apply from external AI providers like OpenAI and Anthropic using the customer's own API keys.

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Humanloop: Does Humanloop offer discounts for nonprofits or academics?

Academic and nonprofit pricing is available upon request, requiring contact with sales for customized rates.

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