Middleware v/s New Relic
Middleware is the top-rated alternative to New Relic! It offers extensive monitoring capabilities that go beyond just data aggregation and troubleshooting.
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Customers Who Moved from New Relic to Middleware Found
3x
Speed with Constant Scaling
Avoid overage fees and high minimums. Up to 1-hour critical initial support response SLA.
5x
Less Cost and More Value
Save more with predictable usage-based pricing. No counting containers, hosts, or functions.
4x
Troubleshoot Faster
Faster one minute installation and data analysis to accelerate troubleshooting.
Why You Should Make The Move to Middleware
On-Premise Deployment
Deploy on-premise with Middleware for cost savings, enhanced security, and flexible cloud or on-premise deployment options.
Transparent Pricing
Enjoy comprehensive monitoring with transparent pricing, longer retention, free storage, no hidden fees, and all-inclusive features in one plan.
Ingestion Control
Control ingestion, send only essential data, and save costs with customized pipelines and ingestion settings.
Easy Setup
Set up easily with one script; monitor your entire stack in minutes using our lightweight agent.
No User-Based Pricing
Pay only for ingested data, avoiding per-user charges, saving significantly compared to New Relic’s costly model.
Save Up to 50% on New Relic Bill
Send us your Relic invoice copy, and we can offer you pricing that helps you reduce costs up to 50%.
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Evaluate on Your Own with Side by Side Comparison
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| On-prem Deployment | Unlike New Relic, you can deploy Middleware on-premise to save egress costs and ensure better data security. | ||
| Value for Money | 3x to 5x cost-effective | 5X costly | Middleware’s transparent pricing reduces costs by around 5X compared to New Relic. |
| Log, Metrics, & Traces | Both Middleware and New Relic offer comprehensive observability capabilities. | ||
| Ingestion Pipeline | With Middleware, you can control what metrics you want to monitor and save costs. | ||
| OpenTelemetry Visualization | Middleware provides better visualization for OTel data, enhancing observability. | ||
| OTel-based Feature Flags | Middleware supports OTel-based feature flags, while New Relic does not. | ||
| User-based Pricing | Unlimited free user | Per user charge | New Relic's per-user pricing can lead to significant costs, especially for larger teams. |
| Unified View (with correlations) | |||
| Data Retention | 180 Days | Additional $0.20 to $0.30/ Log Event/Day/Month | |
| Observability Capabilities (APM, Infra Monitoring, RUM, etc) Across Plans | |||
| Data Storage On Your Servers/On-Premise | |||
| Unlimited Free Containers/Host | |||
| Dedicated Technical Support | Only for enterprise plan |
Why Wait ?
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FAQs
Everything you want to know about the New Relic Alternative
Is Middleware free forever?
Yes, Middleware is free forever. You can use log monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, APM services, and all their features for free.
How is Middleware's Pay-as-you-go plan better than New Relic's pricing?
At Middleware, you only pay for the services you use. All features are included, so you don't need to worry about selecting a plan for specific features. We charge for actual usage, not peak usage. This way, you can save up to 5X the cost with Middleware's pay-as-you-go plan compared to New Relic's pricing.
Can I subscribe only for one product (ex: log monitoring) and not for others (ex: APM)?
Yes. We have multiple products, and you can choose any or all of them. You will only be charged for the products to which you have subscribed.
How can I manage high log volume in a cost-effective way?
With our Ingestion Control feature and data pipeline, you can control what and how much data you want to ingest. You can also turn off non-relevant metrics for ingestion, which will reduce ingestion costs. To learn more about it, please book a demo with our Product expert.
Does Middleware offer flexible deployment options?
Yes, Middleware provides flexible deployment options, including both cloud and on-premise, to meet your needs.
Can I save money by switching from New Relic to Middleware?
Yes, Middleware offers customized pricing plans that can help you save up to 50% on your New Relic bill. Simply send us your New Relic invoice copy to get started.