Software · head to head
Coralogix vs New Relic
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coralogix no self-hosted option; cloud-only SaaS requiring use of customer's AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure; New Relic data ingest costs can be high for large-scale deployments with high logging volume, making budgeting difficult
- They diverge on capability: Coralogix covers Log aggregation, New Relic covers APM.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coralogix and New Relic actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Coralogix
- Log aggregation
- Machine learning analytics
- Alerts
- Distributed tracing
- API
- Webhooks
- REST
- Web support
Only in New Relic
- APM
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- Log Management
- Browser Monitoring
- Synthetic Monitoring
- Mobile Monitoring
- Kubernetes Monitoring
- AI Ops
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Coralogix
- Enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and tracesnot New Relic
- Organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified)not New Relic
New Relic
- Application monitoringnot Coralogix
- Infrastructure monitoringnot Coralogix
- Error trackingnot Coralogix
- Performance optimizationnot Coralogix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Coralogix
- No self-hosted option; cloud-only SaaS requiring use of customer's AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure
- Pricing is purely usage-based per GB with no flat-rate subscription option; suitable for unpredictable workloads but no cost ceiling
New Relic
- Data ingest costs can be high for large-scale deployments with high logging volume, making budgeting difficult
- Core user licensing model adds complexity to pricing with distinction between full platform users and basic users
- Default logs obfuscation may miss some sensitive patterns requiring custom configuration
- Retention limits even on paid tiers require additional storage for long-term compliance requirements
Pricing, plan by plan
Coralogix
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coralogix review.
New Relic
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the New Relic review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Coralogix if
- You need log aggregation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- You also want machine learning analytics.
Choose New Relic if
- You need apm.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
- You also want infrastructure monitoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Coralogix or New Relic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coralogix starts at Free and New Relic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coralogix or New Relic?
- Coralogix starts at Free and New Relic at Free.
- Does Coralogix or New Relic run on more platforms?
- Coralogix runs on Cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP). New Relic runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
- Can I use Coralogix for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Coralogix best used for?
- Coralogix is most often used for enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and traces, organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified). Of those, enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and traces and organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified) are not what New Relic is typically brought in for.
- What can Coralogix do that New Relic cannot?
- Coralogix covers Log aggregation, Machine learning analytics, Alerts, Distributed tracing. New Relic covers APM, Infrastructure Monitoring, Log Management, Browser Monitoring.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
New Relic: Does New Relic offer a free tier?
Yes, New Relic's free tier is perpetual with no credit card required. It includes 100 GB of free data ingest monthly, one Full Platform User with access to all 50+ capabilities, and unlimited Basic Users for querying and dashboard creation.
SourceNew Relic: How much does New Relic cost for paid plans?
Paid plans start at $49 per month per core user. New Relic uses consumption-based pricing where you pay only for what you use. Annual commitment options are available with volume discounts for larger teams.
SourceNew Relic: What data retention is included in New Relic's free tier?
The free tier includes a minimum of 8 days data retention for troubleshooting. Paid plans offer extended retention periods and customizable data retention policies.
SourceNew Relic: How many integrations does New Relic support?
New Relic provides access to 780+ integrations and unlimited hosts at no additional cost. These include monitoring integrations for various cloud services, databases, and applications.
SourceNew Relic: Can I use New Relic to monitor multiple cloud providers?
Yes, New Relic is cloud-agnostic and supports monitoring across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and on-premises infrastructure in a single platform.
SourceNew Relic: What is New Relic's ownership structure today?
New Relic was acquired by TPG and Francisco Partners on July 31, 2023, for $6.5 billion and transitioned from a publicly traded company to a private company in November 2023.
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