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Choose Dynatrace when enterprise full-stack observability with a DPS commit is the job — not Datadog host modules by default, and not PagerDuty.

Last updated 2026-08-18Independent editorial review
  • Starting price

    $58.00/user/month

  • Free plan

    No

  • Free trial

    15 days

  • Best for

    Enterprises that will sign a DPS commit and deploy OneAgent broadly

SoftwareGlimpse review

8.2/10

Good

  • ease of use6
  • it job fit10
  • workflow depth9
  • integrations8
  • admin security9
  • scalability9
How we score →
By Lee M.FounderReviewed

See Dynatrace in action

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What is Dynatrace in 15 minutes

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What this shows

  • Dynatrace product surfaces as shown in the official vendor video
  • UI/workflow layout marketed by the vendor

Pricing

Verified 2026-08-18 from dynatrace.com/pricing (medium confidence). DPS is an annual commit, not a self-serve SKU. startingPriceMonthly $58 is the published Full-Stack Monitoring rate-card unit per 8 GiB host — not an all-in floor. Always model hosts, GiB, sessions, and commit discount. Affiliate economics excluded.Full pricing details →
  • Dynatrace Platform Subscription

    Most popular

    Custom

    Contact sales

    Annual platform commit; all GA capabilities draw down a rate card. Unlimited seats.

  • On-demand over commit

    Custom

    Contact sales

    Usage beyond the annual commit continues at the same rate-card prices — no penalty overage.

Product screenshots

Verified captures from Dynatrace's product interface.

Dynatrace official marketing visual

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Official Dynatrace marketing UI asset

https://www.dynatrace.com/ · Checked 2026-08-18

Our verdict

Choose Dynatrace when enterprise full-stack observability with a DPS commit is the job — not Datadog host modules by default, and not PagerDuty. Compare Datadog or New Relic for published self-serve observability; PagerDuty for paging. Scores reflect first-party documentation as of 2026-08-18 — not hands-on product testing. Confirm current packaging, host/GB rates and minimums on the vendor site before purchase.

Best for

  • Enterprises that will sign a DPS commit and deploy OneAgent broadly
  • SRE teams that want full-stack APM plus Davis AI in one platform
  • Buyers who already rejected per-host Datadog module math

Not ideal for

  • SMB teams that need a published $15/host tile (Datadog)
  • On-call-only paging (PagerDuty)
  • ITSM desks (ServiceNow / Freshservice)

Bottom line

Contact sales / DPS annual commit. Full-Stack list unit ~$58/mo per 8 GiB host on the public rate card. 15-day trial. Confirm live on dynatrace.com/pricing.

Dynatrace pros and cons

Pros

  • Full-stack APM + infra + logs
  • Public rate card under DPS
  • Unlimited seats
  • Davis AI assistance
  • 15-day trial

Cons

  • Annual commit buying motion
  • $58/8 GiB is not all-in TCO
  • Heavier onboarding than New Relic Free
  • Not ITSM/git/on-call
  • Implementation effort is real

Pricing comparison

Full comparison →
 Dynatrace(this review)DatadogNew RelicAppDynamicsGrafana Cloud
Starting price$58.00/user/month$15.00/user/month$10.00/user/month$33.00/user/month$19.00/user/month
Free planNoYesYesNoYes
Free trialYesYesNoNoNo

Use cases for Dynatrace

Dynatrace may not be the best fit if…

  • · SMB teams that need a published $15/host tile (Datadog)
  • · On-call-only paging (PagerDuty)
  • · ITSM desks (ServiceNow / Freshservice)

Dynatrace guides

Setup, implementation, migration, plans, and worth-it walkthroughs for this product.

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How we recommend: product claims are tied to recorded research where available.

AI-assisted disclosure: drafts may be AI-assisted from approved facts and assessments. Humans approve publishable editorial judgments. AI does not invent live prices or claim hands-on testing.