Logging · head to head
Dynatrace Logs vs Raygun
The short version
- Only Dynatrace Logs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Dynatrace Logs log ingest and processing is billed at $0.20 per GiB, separately from retention and from query; Raygun crash Reporting error data is retained for 180 days and Real User Monitoring sessions for only 60 days; longer retention is Enterprise only
- They diverge on capability: Dynatrace Logs covers Log analysis, Raygun covers Crash reporting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dynatrace Logs and Raygun actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dynatrace Logs | Raygun |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $40/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Api), 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 Dynatrace Logs
- Log analysis
- AI-powered insights
- Metrics integration
- Automated root cause
Only in Raygun
- Crash reporting
- Real user monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Source maps
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.
Dynatrace Logs
- Ingesting and processing application and infrastructure logsnot Raygun
- Querying logs alongside traces and metrics in one platformnot Raygun
- Log driven alerting within an existing Dynatrace deploymentnot Raygun
Raygun
- Crash and error reporting for web, mobile and backend applicationsnot Dynatrace Logs
- Real user monitoring of front end page load and session performancenot Dynatrace Logs
- Application performance monitoring with request level tracesnot Dynatrace Logs
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dynatrace Logs
- Log ingest and processing is billed at $0.20 per GiB, separately from retention and from query
- Querying logs is charged in addition to ingest, either pay per query or as bundled queries
- Log analytics requires the same annual platform commitment as the rest of the Dynatrace platform
Raygun
- Crash Reporting error data is retained for 180 days and Real User Monitoring sessions for only 60 days; longer retention is Enterprise only
- Crash Reporting, Real User Monitoring and APM are billed as three separate products, each metered on its own unit of errors, sessions or traces
- A Real User Monitoring session ends after 30 minutes of inactivity, so a single visit spanning breaks is billed as several sessions
- Usage beyond the plan allowance is billed on demand at $0.001 per error and $0.002 per session or trace
- Enterprise plan pricing is custom with no published rate
Pricing, plan by plan
Dynatrace Logs
Free- FreeFree
- Log analysis
- AI-powered insights
- Metrics integration
Raygun
$40/month- Basic$40/month
- Core monitoring, unlimited apps and members
- Basic alerts, deployment tracking
- Annual billing saves 33%
- Team$80/month
- Inbound filters and third-party integrations
- Unlimited dashboards and user roles
- Marked as MOST POPULAR plan
- Business$400/month
- SAML SSO and dedicated account manager
- Priority support and quarterly reviews
- Annual billing saves 33%
- Enterprise$undefined/mo
- Custom pricing and compliance requirements
- Unlimited reports and SLA agreements
- Private Slack support
Which should you pick?
Choose Dynatrace Logs if
- You need log analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want ai-powered insights.
Choose Raygun if
- You need crash reporting.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want real user monitoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Dynatrace Logs or Raygun better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dynatrace Logs starts at Free and Raygun at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dynatrace Logs or Raygun?
- Dynatrace Logs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dynatrace Logs and $40/month for Raygun.
- Does Dynatrace Logs or Raygun run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Dynatrace Logs for free?
- Yes. Dynatrace Logs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raygun starts at $40/month.
- What is Dynatrace Logs best used for?
- Dynatrace Logs is most often used for ingesting and processing application and infrastructure logs, querying logs alongside traces and metrics in one platform, log driven alerting within an existing dynatrace deployment. Of those, ingesting and processing application and infrastructure logs and querying logs alongside traces and metrics in one platform are not what Raygun is typically brought in for.
- What can Dynatrace Logs do that Raygun cannot?
- Dynatrace Logs covers Log analysis, AI-powered insights, Metrics integration, Automated root cause. Raygun covers Crash reporting, Real user monitoring, Performance tracking, Source maps. Both handle API, Webhooks, REST, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raygun: Does Raygun offer a free trial?
Yes. Raygun offers a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. The trial includes feature access across all products.
SourceRaygun: What is Raygun's pricing model?
Raygun uses a usage-based pricing model with tiered plans starting at $40/month for Basic tier, plus per-event charges ($0.001 to $0.002 per event). Annual billing saves 33% compared to monthly rates.
SourceRaygun: What features are included in the Team plan?
Team plan at $80/month includes inbound filters, third-party integrations, unlimited dashboards, user roles, and is marked as the most popular option. It's positioned between Basic and Business tiers.
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