A cost-effective observability platform to compare with Datadog
Compare xScaler with Datadog using the same workload and required capabilities. xScaler covers collection, storage, exploration and alerts across applications, infrastructure and AI, with central management for telemetry collector fleets.
Start with the workloads and workflows you need
List the services you monitor, the telemetry you retain and the queries, dashboards and alerts your team relies on. Use these requirements to compare costs and identify what needs validation during a migration.
Evaluate the platform from collection to alerts
xScaler provides cost-effective observability across applications, infrastructure and AI. Collect and store telemetry, investigate problems and set alerts in one platform. OpenTelemetry support, Prometheus-compatible workflows and BYO Grafana help your team keep existing tools.
- Collect telemetry and manage collector agents and fleets centrally
- Store and explore metrics, logs and traces
- Use xScaler dashboards and alerts, or connect your own Grafana
- Validate migration with one service or environment before expanding
Build a comparison around your requirements
| Dimension | Evaluate in xScaler | Check against your Datadog setup |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Collection, storage, exploration and alerts across applications, infrastructure and AI | The features and integrations your team uses |
| Cost | Estimate the cost of an equivalent workload | Your bill, contracted rates, retention and support terms |
| Migration | Route compatible telemetry and validate one workload at a time | Instrumentation, queries, dashboards and alert dependencies |
| Collector management | Central management for telemetry collector fleets | Your collection configuration and operational requirements |
Common use cases
Compare costs for a high-volume observability workload.
Evaluate application, infrastructure or AI observability using existing instrumentation.
Validate investigation and alerting workflows before migrating production telemetry.
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FAQ
Is xScaler a full Datadog replacement?
Whether xScaler replaces your Datadog setup depends on the features and integrations you use. Assess collection, exploration, dashboards, alerting and collector management against your requirements. Confirm each required workflow before migration.
What Datadog workloads are a good fit to move?
Start with a service or environment whose telemetry volume, cost and investigation workflows you understand. This gives you a defined workload for checking cost, query results, dashboards and alerts.
Can I migrate gradually?
Yes. Start with one service or environment, validate collection, queries, dashboards and alerts, and expand after reviewing cost and workflow differences.
How do I estimate savings?
Use the pricing calculator to estimate cost for your active series, logs and traces. Compare with your current bill using the same volume, retention, query needs, features and support, including discounts and migration costs.
Compare the cost of your Datadog workload
Estimate your workload cost, then review the collection, investigation and alerting requirements a migration needs to meet.