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About Grafana Labs
What is Grafana Labs?
Grafana Labs is a full-stack observability platform that unifies metrics, logs, traces, and profiles into a single, clear map. It helps SREs, developers, and IT teams monitor applications, infrastructure, Kubernetes, and frontend performance—breaking down data silos to troubleshoot faster and operate with confidence.
Who is it for?
Primarily for experienced SREs, DevOps teams, and organizations of all sizes—from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. It is also suitable for individual developers running personal projects. It is less suited for teams looking for a simple, one-tool monitoring solution without the need for configuration or integrations.
Key features & use cases
Grafana Cloud includes dashboards and data visualization, Kubernetes monitoring, application observability, incident response and management, synthetic monitoring, and performance & load testing. Its built-in AI assistant helps build dashboards and answer complex queries. The Adaptive Telemetry suite reduces telemetry costs by up to 80% by identifying only the data that matters. Real use cases include monitoring microservices, optimizing cloud spend, and ensuring uptime across hybrid environments.
Key features
- Full-stack Observability — Unify metrics, logs, traces, and profiles in a single platform for faster troubleshooting.
- AI-Powered Assistant — Build dashboards, find and fix issues, and get instant answers via chat.
- Adaptive Telemetry — Automatically cut telemetry costs by up to 80% by focusing on high-value data.
- Hundreds of Integrations — Connect your existing tools and data sources, built on open standards like OpenTelemetry and Prometheus.
- Incident Response & Management — Manage alerts, on-call schedules, and incident workflows within the platform.
- Synthetic Monitoring — Proactively test application performance and availability from multiple locations.
SaaSpartout Score
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Grafana Labs Pricing
Grafana Labs pricing: from $0 (Free) or $19/mo (Pro). Billing model: Freemium.
Free — $0
Always free, no credit card required. Includes all Grafana Cloud services with limited usage: 10k active series, 14 days retention for metrics, logs, traces, profiles, and k6 tests. Community support.
Pro — from $19/month + usage
Self-serve plan with 10k active series included, plus pay-as-you-go beyond. 13 months retention for metrics; 30 days for logs, traces, profiles, and k6 tests. 8x5 email support. Automatic volume discounts.
Enterprise — starts at $25,000/year spend commit
Full-service offering with premium support, custom retention, and deployment flexibility (Public Cloud, Federal Cloud, or Bring Your Own Cloud). Includes PCI DSS, SOC 2, FedRAMP compliance. Scalable unit pricing.
Note: Free trial available via the Free Forever plan (no time limit). Pro plan has a free tier with limited usage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana Labs free?
Yes, Grafana Cloud has a Free Forever plan at $0 with 10k active series and 14-day retention for metrics, logs, traces, and profiles. No credit card required.
How much does Grafana Cloud cost?
Grafana Cloud offers three plans: Free ($0), Pro (from $19/month plus usage), and Enterprise (starts at $25,000/year spend commit). Pricing is volume-based with automatic tiered discounts.
Who is Grafana Labs best for?
It is best for SREs, DevOps teams, and organizations needing full-stack observability—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. It is also suitable for individual developers managing personal projects.
What are the top alternatives to Grafana Labs?
Top alternatives include Datadog, New Relic, Dynatrace, and Splunk. Grafana Labs differentiates with open-source roots, cost-optimization features (Adaptive Telemetry), and a free forever tier.
What integrations does Grafana Cloud support?
Grafana Cloud supports hundreds of plugins and integrations, including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and many more. It is built on open standards for easy data ingestion.
What is a key limitation of Grafana Labs?
Some users find the Pro plan's free tier limited (10k active series), and advanced features like custom retention or premium support require the Enterprise plan.
