New Relic vs ServiceNow
Compare New Relic and ServiceNow on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.
New Relic
Observability — Free 100 GB ingest + 1 full user; Standard from $10 first full user then $99; data $0.40/GB after 100 GB; Pro $349/full user annual.
Best for
- • Teams that want APM + logs + infra in one ingest bill
- • Orgs that can live with 1–5 Standard full users
- • Buyers comparing usage-based observability to Datadog hosts
Starting from $10.00/user/mo
Free plan available
VS
Our verdict
No universal winner. Choose based on which criteria matter most for your team.
New Relic is better for
- ✓ Starting pricing
- ✓ Free plan
ServiceNow is better for
- ✓ Integrations
- ✓ Security & admin
Choose New Relic if: Teams that want APM + logs + infra in one ingest bill
Choose ServiceNow if: Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
ServiceNow
Enterprise ITSM / Now Platform — contact sales. 2026 ITSM tiers Foundation / Advanced / Prime with bundled Now Assist; no public list price.
Best for
- • Enterprises standardising ITSM (and often HRSD/CSM) on one platform
- • ITIL-mature shops that need CMDB + change at scale
- • Buyers with budget for implementation partners
Starting from $100.00/user/mo
No free plan
Screenshots
Verified product UI captures from research — never stock imagery.
New Relic
ServiceNow
Some visit links may be affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Comparison outcomes are never based on commission.