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Grafana

Overview

What is Grafana?

Grafana is a data visualization tool developed by Grafana Labs in New York. It is available open source, managed (Grafana Cloud), or via an enterprise edition with enhanced features. Grafana has pluggable data source model and comes bundled with support…

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Grafana has been widely praised by users for its ability to visualize graphs and data collected from millions of customers. It has become …
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Pricing

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Grafana Cloud - Pro

$8

Cloud
per month up to 1 active user

Grafana Cloud - Free

Free

Cloud
10k metrics + 50GB logs + 50GB traces up to 3 active users

Grafana Cloud - Advanced

Volume Discounts

Cloud
custom data usage custom active users

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://grafana.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Grafana v5.0 Alpha Preview

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Grafana 7.0 feature: auto grid layout

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Monitoring Jenkins with Grafana and Prometheus

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Grafana: Open Source Metrics Dashboard

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Guide to Grafana 101: Getting Started With Alerts

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Product Details

Grafana Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac, Ubuntu and Debian(ARM64), Docker
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Grafana is a data visualization tool developed by Grafana Labs in New York. It is available open source, managed (Grafana Cloud), or via an enterprise edition with enhanced features. Grafana has pluggable data source model and comes bundled with support for popular time series databases like Graphite. It also has built-in support for cloud monitoring vendors like Amazon Cloudwatch, Microsoft Azure and SQL databases like MySQL. Grafana can combine data from many places into a single dashboard.

Grafana starts at $0.

Reviewers rate Customizable dashboards and Delivery to Remote Servers highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Grafana are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Grafana has been widely praised by users for its ability to visualize graphs and data collected from millions of customers. It has become an essential tool for a leading set top box provider in Europe. Users have found Grafana particularly valuable in showcasing the impact of real-world conditions on resources, such as changes in system resources during spikes in web traffic. Additionally, Grafana's capability to gather metrics on all infrastructure and app levels in one place has proven beneficial for monitoring microservices. It has successfully addressed the issue of inadequate monitoring and alerting capabilities in AWS Cloudwatch by providing customizable graphs and alerts. The ability to offer custom PostgreSQL graphing dashboards has also enhanced monitoring options for customers. Grafana's quick and effective visualization of critical systems' status and usage, both on premises and in the cloud, enables faster issue response.

Users have made several recommendations for Grafana based on their experiences. First, they suggest testing the application with a proof of concept to ensure it meets specific requirements and can be effectively integrated with other applications. This allows users to assess its compatibility and functionality before fully implementing it. Second, reviewers recommend using internal alerts for simple use cases. This feature helps to track and monitor application infrastructure efficiently, allowing users to receive timely notifications and take necessary actions. Third, customers emphasize the importance of setting up proper authentication when using Grafana. This ensures the security of data and access control, preventing unauthorized individuals from accessing sensitive information. Additionally, users advise seeking assistance from technical staff when implementing Grafana to tap into its full potential. Their guidance can help optimize the software's capabilities and provide better insights into the application infrastructure. Overall, these recommendations highlight the versatility of Grafana as a monitoring tool and emphasize the significance of thorough testing, utilizing internal alerts, enforcing proper authentication measures, and leveraging technical expertise for optimal usage.

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