Coroot vs Dynatrace
Comprehensive comparison of observability platforms: architecture, features, costs, and deployment models
Platform Model
Complete platform vs Enterprise APM
Data Storage
On-premises vs Cloud-managed SaaS
Pricing Model
Simple per-CPU vs Usage-based billing
Architecture & Technology
Fundamentally different approaches to observability
Coroot
🔒 On-Premises Complete Platform
Full observability stack on your infrastructure. Store ALL data without compromise, enterprise-grade guarantees, complete control over your observability pipeline.
eBPF Zero-Instrumentation
Automatic discovery of all applications without code changes or deployment pipeline modifications
Store Everything
Unlimited data retention with ClickHouse 10x compression, no sampling or data loss
True AI Root Cause Analysis
Fully automated RCA that finds root causes across all telemetry data without manual investigation
Zero Configuration Setup
Deploy and immediately see all services, databases, and dependencies without manual configuration
Enterprise Control & Support
Complete data sovereignty, air-gap deployment, dedicated support, and predictable pricing
Dynatrace
☁️ Enterprise SaaS APM Platform
Market-leading APM platform. Comprehensive application monitoring with automatic instrumentation and enterprise-proven scalability.
OneAgent Technology
Single agent deployment with automatic application discovery and code-level instrumentation
Cloud-Managed Storage
SaaS platform with automatic scaling, but limited data retention and sampling for cost control
AI Chat Assistant
AI-powered chat interface for asking questions about data - manual root cause analysis still required
Complex Setup & Configuration
Requires agent installation, configuration management, and ongoing maintenance across environments
Enterprise Support Available
Comprehensive support with premium tiers, but usage-based pricing can lead to cost surprises
Feature Comparison
Detailed comparison of observability capabilities
| Feature | Coroot | Dynatrace |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics & Infrastructure Monitoring | Comprehensive telemetry via eBPF including network monitoring | AI-powered infrastructure monitoring with automatic discovery and topology mapping |
| Distributed Tracing | eBPF auto-tracing + OpenTelemetry compatibility | PurePath® distributed tracing with automatic code-level visibility |
| Log Management | Automated discovery & shipping, pattern extraction, ClickHouse 10x compression | Log ingestion and analysis with AI-powered pattern detection at $0.20/GB |
| AI-Powered Root Cause Analysis | True AI-powered RCA that automatically finds root causes across all telemetry - metrics, logs, traces with precise correlation | Davis AI provides chat assistance for data queries, but automated root cause analysis requires manual investigation |
| SLO Tracking & Alerting | Built-in SLO monitoring with integrated RCA | SLO monitoring with custom alerting |
| Database Monitoring | Major OSS databases: Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis - integrated with RCA to find database-related root causes | Database monitoring for major databases with OneAgent instrumentation |
| Continuous Profiling | Always-on profiling with <1% overhead - pinpoint performance bottlenecks down to exact line of code | Code-level performance analysis included in full-stack monitoring |
| Cloud Cost Monitoring | Automatic cloud cost tracking without account access - calculates cross-AZ and egress costs per application | Not available - requires third-party cost management tools |
| Synthetic Monitoring | Not available - focuses on internal observability | HTTP checks, synthetic monitoring, uptime monitoring |
| Real User Monitoring (RUM) | Not available - backend/infrastructure focused | Digital Experience Monitoring with Real User Monitoring |
| Security & SIEM | Not available - pure observability platform | Application security monitoring and vulnerability detection |
Cost Analysis
Understanding the total cost of ownership for each platform
Coroot
Free
Complete observability platform
What's included:
- • Unlimited data retention
- • No per-GB storage charges
- • All features included
- • On-premises infrastructure
Dynatrace
$0.08/hour
Per 8GB host, includes APM, infrastructure, and AI analysis
$0.04/hour
Per host of any size, basic monitoring only
Additional costs:
- • Log management: $0.20/GB ingestion + $0.02/GB/day retention
- • Real user monitoring: $0.00225/session
- • Synthetic monitoring: $0.001/request
- • Application security: $0.018/hour per 8GB host
- • Volume-based discounts available
Example: 50-Host Environment
Coroot Enterprise
Dynatrace Full-Stack
Monthly savings with Coroot: $4,342 (11.9x less expensive)
* Coroot includes infrastructure costs for ClickHouse, Prometheus, and storage. ClickHouse provides 10x compression reducing storage costs significantly. Dynatrace based on full-stack monitoring for 50 hosts (8GB each), 3TB monthly log ingestion with 30-day retention, application security, and estimated 20% volume discount. Actual costs vary significantly based on usage patterns, data volume, and discount negotiations.
Which Platform is Right for You?
Choose based on your organization's priorities and constraints
Choose Coroot If:
Your observability costs exceed $50k/year
11.9x cost savings will pay for infrastructure team time
You need air-gapped or on-premises deployment
Banking, defense, healthcare, or regulated industries
Learn about enterprise deployment →You want true AI-powered root cause analysis
Fully automated RCA that finds root causes across all telemetry data without manual investigation
You want zero-code instrumentation
eBPF monitoring without touching application code or deployment pipelines
You want unlimited data retention
Store everything without sampling or retention limits
Choose Dynatrace If:
You prefer established enterprise vendors
Dynatrace has longer market presence and existing enterprise vendor relationships
You want interactive data exploration
Chat-based interface for asking questions and exploring observability data
You prefer SaaS with no infrastructure management
Fully managed platform with automatic scaling and updates
You need comprehensive digital experience monitoring
Real user monitoring, synthetic monitoring, and business analytics
Ready to experience true AI RCA and massive savings?
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