Show HN: SigNoz – open-source alternative to DataDog, NewRelic (github.com)

Article summary

SigNoz is an open-source observability platform that provides a single tool for logs, metrics, and traces, aiming to be an alternative to commercial platforms like DataDog and NewRelic. It is built on OpenTelemetry and offers features like APM, distributed tracing, log management, and infrastructure monitoring. The platform has a free open-source version, as well as managed and enterprise options. SigNoz claims to offer predictable pricing and enterprise-ready features like SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance.

Main themes

• observability platforms
• open-source alternatives
• cloud hosting and latency
• SSO and authentication
• APM and monitoring tools
• pricing and cost-effectiveness
• enterprise readiness and compliance
• DevOps and infrastructure management

What commenters say

• Some users are interested in SigNoz as a potential replacement for New Relic due to its slow UI and high costs.
• The lack of SSO support in SigNoz is a significant issue for some potential users.
• Adding SSO support to SigNoz could be done through a reverse proxy or by contributing to the open-source project.
• Transatlantic network latency can significantly impact the usability of cloud-hosted services like New Relic.
• Some users prefer locally hosted services due to latency issues with cloud-hosted services.
• The new pricing model of New Relic has driven some users to adopt alternative solutions like DataDog.
• SigNoz's architecture and components are complex, but the project provides documentation and a community to help with setup and configuration.
• The choice between SigNoz and other observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Tempo, and Loki depends on specific use cases and requirements.