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Datadog Logs vs Dataiku

Datadog Logs logo

Datadog Logs

Logging

Log Management and Analytics

From
$0.1/per GB ingested per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dataiku logo

Dataiku

Machine Learning

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dataiku has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Datadog Logs complex, multi-tiered pricing model based on ingestion, indexing, and storage; can become expensive at scale; Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • They diverge on capability: Datadog Logs covers Log ingestion, Dataiku covers Visual data prep.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Datadog Logs and Dataiku actually diverge.

Attributes where Datadog Logs and Dataiku differ
AttributeDatadog LogsDataiku
Starting price$0.1/per GB ingested per monthFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)Linux, Mac, Windows, Web
CategoryLoggingMachine Learning
Founded20102013

Identical on both: 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 Datadog Logs

  • Log ingestion
  • Full-text search
  • Custom dashboards
  • Log-based metrics
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Api support

Only in Dataiku

  • Visual data prep
  • AutoML
  • MLOps
  • Collaboration
  • Governence
  • Python
  • R
  • Spark

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Datadog Logs

  • Centralised log aggregation and analysisnot Dataiku
  • Multi-source log correlation with metrics and tracesnot Dataiku
  • Root cause analysis and troubleshootingnot Dataiku
  • Security monitoring and threat detectionnot Dataiku

Dataiku

  • Building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelinesnot Datadog Logs
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Datadog Logs

Where each one falls short

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

Datadog Logs

  • Complex, multi-tiered pricing model based on ingestion, indexing, and storage; can become expensive at scale
  • Ingestion pricing of $0.10/GB can accumulate rapidly for high-volume logging environments

Dataiku

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • User, row and compute limits are not stated, so nothing about scale can be assessed before contacting sales
  • Access begins with a demo request or a trial rather than a self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Datadog Logs

$0.1/per GB ingested per month

No published plan breakdown. See the Datadog Logs review.

Dataiku

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Single user
    • Core features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full platform
    • Collaboration
    • MLOps

Which should you pick?

Choose Datadog Logs if

  • You need log ingestion.
  • You work on Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud).
  • You also want full-text search.
Datadog Logs review

Choose Dataiku if

  • You need visual data prep.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automl.
Dataiku review

Questions people ask

Is Datadog Logs or Dataiku better?
Neither clearly leads. Datadog Logs starts at $0.1/per GB ingested per month and Dataiku at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Datadog Logs or Dataiku?
Dataiku has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $0.1/per GB ingested per month for Datadog Logs and Free for Dataiku.
Does Datadog Logs or Dataiku run on more platforms?
Datadog Logs runs on Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud). Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
Can I use Dataiku for free?
Yes. Dataiku has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Datadog Logs starts at $0.1/per GB ingested per month.
What is Datadog Logs best used for?
Datadog Logs is most often used for centralised log aggregation and analysis, multi-source log correlation with metrics and traces, root cause analysis and troubleshooting, security monitoring and threat detection. Of those, centralised log aggregation and analysis and multi-source log correlation with metrics and traces are not what Dataiku is typically brought in for.
What can Datadog Logs do that Dataiku cannot?
Datadog Logs covers Log ingestion, Full-text search, Custom dashboards, Log-based metrics. Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Datadog Logs: What pricing options does Datadog offer for log ingestion and processing?

Log ingestion starts at $0.10/GB (annual billing; $0.10 on-demand). Standard indexing costs $1.70 per million events per month (annual; $2.55 on-demand). Flex Storage costs $0.05/million events stored per month (annual; $0.075 on-demand). Flex Logs Starter costs $0.60/million events stored per month (annual; $0.90 on-demand).

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Dataiku: What are Dataiku pricing tiers and costs?

Dataiku pricing information is not available on their public website. Customers must contact Dataiku sales directly to request pricing, trial access, and licensing information.

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Datadog Logs: What retention options are available and how does it affect pricing?

Standard indexing offers 15-day retention with options for 3 to 30+ days. Flex Storage supports flexible retention up to 15 months. Flex Logs Starter includes bundled compute for retention of 3-15 months.

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Dataiku: Does Dataiku offer a free tier or trial?

Free tier or trial availability for Dataiku cannot be determined from publicly accessible pages. Contact Dataiku directly to inquire about evaluation options.

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Datadog Logs: Is there a cost to forward logs to external systems?

Yes, log forwarding costs $0.25/GB outbound per destination for routing logs to external systems.

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Datadog Logs: What discounts are available for high-volume customers?

Multi-year and volume discounts are available for customers processing 3B+ events per month.

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