Machine Learning · head to head
Comet ML vs DataGrip
Comet ML
Machine Learning
Platform for tracking, comparing, and optimizing ML experiments
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
DataGrip
Databases
Cross-platform database IDE from JetBrains for SQL and NoSQL databases
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Comet ML the free cloud tier caps data at 25,000 spans a month with 60 day retention; DataGrip commercial use requires a paid subscription; the free tier is non-commercial only.
- They diverge on capability: Comet ML covers Experiment tracking, DataGrip covers Intelligent SQL Completion.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Comet ML and DataGrip actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Comet ML
- Experiment tracking
- Code versioning
- Model registry
- Hyperparameter optimization
- Production monitoring
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Keras
Only in DataGrip
- Intelligent SQL Completion
- Schema Navigation
- Data Editor
- Version Control for Scripts
- Multi-database Support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Comet ML
- LLM observability and monitoringnot DataGrip
- AI agent testing and debuggingnot DataGrip
- Experiment tracking for machine learningnot DataGrip
- Model registry and version managementnot DataGrip
- ML model training monitoringnot DataGrip
DataGrip
- Writing and running SQL queries across multiple database enginesnot Comet ML
- Browsing and editing schema and table data visuallynot Comet ML
- Version-controlling database migration scriptsnot Comet ML
- Standardizing database tooling across a JetBrains-based teamnot Comet ML
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Comet ML
- The free cloud tier caps data at 25,000 spans a month with 60 day retention
- Retention stays at 60 days even on the paid Pro plan, and extending it is a $29 per 100k spans add on
- Overage on Pro is $5 per additional 100,000 spans
- The free MLOps tier is a single user with 100 GB of storage and training hours governed by a fair usage policy
- Pro MLOps is $19 per user per month and caps the team at 10 users
DataGrip
- Commercial use requires a paid subscription; the free tier is non-commercial only.
- No built-in database administration features like backup scheduling found in dedicated DBA tools.
- Heavier resource footprint than lightweight single-purpose SQL clients.
- NoSQL support (e.g. MongoDB) is less mature than its relational database tooling.
Pricing, plan by plan
Comet ML
Free- Free CloudFree
- Up to 10 team members
- 25,000 spans per month
- 60-day data retention
- Pro Cloud$19/month
- Up to 50 team members
- 100,000 spans per month
- 60-day data retention
- MLOps FreeFree
- 1 user with fair usage policy
- Experiment tracking
- Dataset management
- MLOps Pro$19/user/month
- Up to 10 users
- 1,500 training hours included
- 500GB storage included
DataGrip
Free- Free (non-commercial)Free
- Personal, non-commercial use only
- Individual - Year 1$99/year
- Full DataGrip license
- Free updates during subscription
- Individual - Year 2+$79/year
- Continuity discount from second year onward
Which should you pick?
Choose Comet ML if
- You need experiment tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux, Mac, Windows.
- You also want code versioning.
Choose DataGrip if
- You need intelligent sql completion.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on windows, mac, linux.
- You also want schema navigation.
Questions people ask
- Is Comet ML or DataGrip better?
- Neither clearly leads. Comet ML starts at Free and DataGrip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Comet ML or DataGrip?
- Comet ML starts at Free and DataGrip at Free.
- Does Comet ML or DataGrip run on more platforms?
- Comet ML runs on Web, Linux, Mac, Windows. DataGrip runs on windows, mac, linux.
- Can I use Comet ML for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Comet ML best used for?
- Comet ML is most often used for llm observability and monitoring, ai agent testing and debugging, experiment tracking for machine learning, model registry and version management. Of those, llm observability and monitoring and ai agent testing and debugging are not what DataGrip is typically brought in for.
- What can Comet ML do that DataGrip cannot?
- Comet ML covers Experiment tracking, Code versioning, Model registry, Hyperparameter optimization. DataGrip covers Intelligent SQL Completion, Schema Navigation, Data Editor, Version Control for Scripts.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Comet ML: Does Comet.ml offer a free plan?
Yes, Comet.ml offers free tiers for both Opik (cloud observability) and MLOps platforms. Free Cloud Opik includes up to 10 team members and 25,000 spans/month. Free MLOps tier is limited to 1 user.
SourceDataGrip: Is DataGrip free for personal use?
JetBrains introduced a free non-commercial license for DataGrip in October 2025, allowing personal use, while commercial use still requires a paid annual or monthly subscription.
SourceComet ML: How many team members can use the free Comet.ml tier?
Free Cloud supports up to 10 team members. The Pro Cloud plan supports up to 50 team members at $19/month.
SourceDataGrip: Who qualifies for the free non-commercial license?
Only individuals are eligible, for uses like learning, open-source work, or content creation. Anyone paid by an employer, including at a non-profit, must use a commercial license instead.
SourceComet ML: What is a span in Comet.ml pricing?
A span represents a single tracked operation such as model requests or function calls. Free Cloud tier includes 25,000 spans per month.
SourceDataGrip: How long does the free non-commercial license last?
It lasts one year and auto-renews if DataGrip was used at least once in the final six months; otherwise you can simply reapply for a new license.
SourceComet ML: Does Comet.ml offer academic pricing?
Yes, a free Pro plan is available for academic users; verification is required via signup.
SourceDataGrip: Does the free license have fewer features than the paid version?
No, it is a full-featured IDE identical to the paid version, though it requires anonymized telemetry sharing that cannot be opted out of under the non-commercial agreement.
SourceDataGrip: Can I use DataGrip offline with the free license?
No, activation requires logging into a JetBrains Account; offline activation codes are not available for the free non-commercial license.
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