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Xitoring vs Datadog
Datadog is the gold standard for full-stack APM, traces, logs, and infrastructure — and priced like one. For teams that need uptime, server, SSL, API, and cron monitoring without paying $30+ per host per month, Xitoring delivers what you actually use at a fraction of the cost.
- Up to 95%lower cost
- 1 planvs per-host pricing
- 60 secto first metric
Why Xitoring beats Datadog
- Flat monthly pricing — no per-host charges, no surprise data-ingest bills
- Server + uptime + SSL + API + cron monitoring in one platform
- 20+ notification channels (Datadog Synthetics offers ~10 native)
- Permanent free tier (Datadog offers a 14-day Pro trial)
- One-command Linux/Windows agent install with auto-discovery
- 15+ global probing nodes with 1-minute check intervals
- Public status pages with custom branding (Datadog has none)
Up to 95% lower cost on the monitoring you actually use
Datadog Pro Infrastructure starts at $15/host/month, with separate per-host charges for APM (~$31/host/month), Logs ($1.06/GB ingested + $1.70/M events retained), and Synthetics (~$5 per 10K HTTP tests). At 10 hosts with light synthetic monitoring, expect $700+/month. Xitoring's Business plan covers comparable infrastructure and uptime monitoring at $34.99/month flat — no per-host scaling.
Start Free TrialAuto-Migrate from Datadog to Xitoring
Migrating from Datadog to Xitoring is a fresh start, not a 1:1 import. We won't pretend to migrate your APM traces, log pipelines, or RUM sessions — those are different product categories. What we migrate cleanly: synthetic uptime checks, SSL monitors, alert rules for the metrics we cover, and notification channel setups. Most teams running Datadog mainly for infrastructure and uptime monitoring complete the switch in under a day.
Connect your account
Paste your existing API key — read-only access, no credentials shared.
We import your config
All checks, contacts, and settings recreate automatically in your Xitoring workspace.
Cut over when ready
Verify everything looks right, then switch DNS or alerts. Roll back any time.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Xitoring | Datadog |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Server Monitoring (Agent) | ||
| Uptime Monitoring | Synthetics add-on | |
| SSL Certificate Monitoring | Synthetics SSL test | |
| API Monitoring | Synthetics add-on | |
| Heartbeat / Cron Monitoring | Custom checks | |
| APM / Distributed Tracing | ||
| Log Management | ||
| Real User Monitoring (RUM) | ||
| Network Performance Monitoring | ||
| Database Integrations | 30+ services | |
| Status & Reporting | ||
| Public Status Pages | ||
| Custom Dashboards | ||
| Performance | ||
| 1-Minute Check Interval | ||
| 15+ Global Check Nodes | 15+ | 50+ |
| Alerting | ||
| 20+ Notification Channels | ~10 native | |
| Escalation Policies | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free Tier (Permanent) | 14-day trial | |
| Predictable Flat Pricing | ||
| Per-Host Pricing | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App (iOS & Android) | ||
| Linux & Windows Agent | ||
| REST API | ||
Monitoring
Server Monitoring (Agent)
Uptime Monitoring
SSL Certificate Monitoring
API Monitoring
Heartbeat / Cron Monitoring
APM / Distributed Tracing
Log Management
Real User Monitoring (RUM)
Network Performance Monitoring
Database Integrations
Status & Reporting
Public Status Pages
Custom Dashboards
Performance
1-Minute Check Interval
15+ Global Check Nodes
Alerting
20+ Notification Channels
Escalation Policies
Pricing
Free Tier (Permanent)
Predictable Flat Pricing
Per-Host Pricing
Platforms
Mobile App (iOS & Android)
Linux & Windows Agent
REST API
Price comparison
Starter / Pro Infra (1 host)
Datadog$15/moPro / Pro Infra + APM (1 host)
Datadog$46/moBusiness / 10 hosts + Synthetics
Datadog$700+/moAt a glance
Xitoring | Datadog | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2010 |
| Starting Price | $4.99/mo | $15/host/mo |
| Pricing Model | Flat plans | Per-host + per-feature |
| APM / Distributed Tracing | Not available | Yes (paid) |
| Log Management | Not available | Yes (paid) |
| Notification Channels | 20+ | ~10 native |
| Free Tier | Yes (permanent) | 14-day trial |
| Public Status Pages | Yes (unlimited) | No |
| Parent Company | Independent | Public (DDOG, NASDAQ) |
Founded
Starting Price
Pricing Model
APM / Distributed Tracing
Log Management
Notification Channels
Free Tier
Public Status Pages
Parent Company
Everything built in with Xitoring
One platform that replaces multiple tools — monitoring, alerts, and status pages, all included.
Server Monitoring
Xitoring delivers real-time server monitoring with deep insights into CPU, memory, disk usage, and system load. You'll receive instant alerts the moment performance thresholds are crossed, helping you fix issues before users are affected.
Explore Server MonitoringUptime Checks
Our uptime monitoring tools check your website or service every 30 seconds to verify availability and responsiveness. When downtime happens, Xitoring sends real-time alerts through your preferred notification channel.
View Uptime MonitoringSSL Monitoring
Stay protected with automated SSL monitoring. Xitoring tracks your certificate status continuously and sends early warnings before expiration so your website remains secure and trusted at all times.
Check SSL MonitoringStatus Pages
Build customizable status pages to keep users informed with clarity during incidents or maintenance. Publish branded pages, share real-time updates, and choose exactly what information to show.
Create Status PagesCron Job Monitoring
Monitor scheduled tasks with ease. Xitoring verifies every cron job execution, tracks run times, and immediately alerts you when a task fails or doesn't run as expected.
Monitor Cron JobsNotification Channels
Choose how you want to receive push notifications and alerts: email, SMS, Slack, Telegram, and more. With flexible and reliable channels, you'll never miss a critical update.
See Notification OptionsAPI Monitoring
Ensure your APIs stay fast, available, and error-free. Xitoring checks endpoint uptime, response codes, and latency, giving you real-user monitoring insights and reliable performance visibility.
Explore API MonitoringThe verdict
Datadog is built for enterprises that need APM, distributed tracing, logs, RUM, and security monitoring all in one platform — and have the budget to match. Xitoring is built for teams that need reliable uptime, server, SSL, API, and cron monitoring at a price that makes sense, without the per-host pricing trap or the steep learning curve.
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