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Coralogix vs Retrace

Coralogix logo

Coralogix

Logging

Continuous Log Insights and Visibility

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Retrace

Logging

Application Performance Monitoring and Logs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Retrace end of Life scheduled for March 31, 2027; the product is being discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: Coralogix covers Log aggregation, Retrace covers Log management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coralogix and Retrace actually diverge.

Attributes where Coralogix and Retrace differ
AttributeCoralogixRetrace
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsCloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP)Web, .NET, Java, PHP, Node.js, Python
Founded20152012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logging).

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

Only in Retrace

  • Log management
  • Application performance tracking
  • Error detection
  • Code profiling
  • Performance baselines

Both cover

  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support
  • Api support

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 Retrace
  • Organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified)not Retrace

Retrace

  • Log monitoringnot Coralogix
  • Application performancenot Coralogix
  • Security analyticsnot Coralogix
  • Troubleshootingnot 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

Retrace

  • End of Life scheduled for March 31, 2027; the product is being discontinued
  • Costs escalate quickly with per-server billing model, expensive at scale
  • User interface and dashboard criticisms; UI is outdated and difficult to use
  • Logging latency; logs can take time to appear and are not instant
  • Less mature support for Node.js, Python, and newer ecosystems
  • Reporting issues where process restarts provide only timeline without root cause data
  • Reliability concerns; monitoring has stopped collecting traces with no warning

Pricing, plan by plan

Coralogix

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Coralogix review.

Retrace

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Log management
    • Application performance tracking
    • Error detection

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.
Coralogix review

Choose Retrace if

  • You need log management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, .NET, Java, PHP, Node.js, Python.
  • You also want application performance tracking.
Retrace review

Questions people ask

Is Coralogix or Retrace better?
Neither clearly leads. Coralogix starts at Free and Retrace at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coralogix or Retrace?
Coralogix starts at Free and Retrace at Free.
Does Coralogix or Retrace run on more platforms?
Coralogix runs on Cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP). Retrace runs on Web, .NET, Java, PHP, Node.js, Python.
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 Retrace is typically brought in for.
What can Coralogix do that Retrace cannot?
Coralogix covers Log aggregation, Machine learning analytics, Alerts, Distributed tracing. Retrace covers Log management, Application performance tracking, Error detection, Code profiling. Both handle API, Webhooks, REST, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Coralogix: How is Coralogix pricing structured and what are the per-unit costs?

Coralogix uses usage-based pricing with no tiered plans. All customers get identical feature access. Logs cost $0.42/GB, Traces cost $0.16/GB, Metrics cost $0.06/GB (1GB = 750 active time series), and AI costs $1.50 per 1M tokens.

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Retrace: What does Retrace monitor?

Retrace provides application performance monitoring (APM), centralized log management, error tracking, code profiling, and real user monitoring (RUM). It aggregates logs from applications and servers in one place.

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Coralogix: Is a free trial available and what does it include?

Yes, you can sign up for a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. The trial includes full feature access with a quota of 8 units.

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Retrace: What programming languages does Retrace support?

Retrace supports .NET, .NET Core, PHP, Node.js, Ruby, Python, and Java applications. Support for Node.js, Python, and newer ecosystems is noted as less mature.

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Coralogix: What features are included at all pricing levels and what happens if I exceed my quota?

All accounts include 24/7 real human support, unlimited data sources, unlimited users and hosts, unlimited team members, and enterprise features like RBAC, SSO, audit trails, and compliance controls. You can pay as-you-go to exceed your daily quota up to 2X.

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Retrace: Is Retrace being discontinued?

Yes. Retrace will reach End of Life on March 31, 2027. Users should plan to migrate to alternative solutions.

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Coralogix: Do unused units roll over to the next billing period?

No, unused units or tokens expire at subscription term end with no rollover, refund, or credit options.

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Retrace: What databases and services does Retrace integrate with?

Retrace supports SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

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