Metaplane vs New Relic (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Metaplane does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
New Relic
4.1 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared on	Metaplane	New Relic
Our rating	4.1	4.3Better
Starts at	Free	$10/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Data and Analytics	Data and Analytics
Plans	Free	From $10/mo
Key features	Automated anomaly detection across monitored database tables Column-level data lineage tracing Custom SQL monitor creation for specific data-quality rules Slack, email, and Microsoft Teams alert routing Usage-based pricing tied to actively monitored tables	New Relic AI context-aware observability assistant New Relic Autopilot for automated issue detection and resolution AIOps predictive analytics to prevent incidents AI and agentic monitoring of model interactions and token usage Monitoring across applications, infrastructure and digital experience
Pros	Free-forever tier covers real monitoring (10 tables), not only a time-limited trial Acquisition by Datadog adds resourcing and integration potential with a major observability suite Column-level lineage helps trace root causes faster than table-level monitoring alone	Free plan with 100 GB of monthly ingest Published per-user and per-GB prices Monitors AI applications as well as traditional infrastructure
Cons	Exact paid-tier pricing isn't published, requiring signup or sales contact to see real costs Post-acquisition product direction now depends on Datadog's broader roadmap Value is concentrated in teams already running a structured modern data stack	Autopilot is limited to Pro and Enterprise plans Pro costs $349 per user a year, which rises with every added user Data beyond the free 100 GB adds $0.40 per GB
Company	Metaplane (a Datadog company), founded 2019	New Relic, founded 2008

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261005. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Metaplane better than New Relic?

In our reviews Metaplane scores 4.1 and New Relic scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Metaplane: Data observability platform that monitors tables for anomalies and lineage issues across the data stack. New Relic: Observability platform that monitors applications, infrastructure and AI systems, with New Relic AI as a context-aware assistant, AIOps for predicting incidents and Autopilot for automated issue investigation.

Which is cheaper, Metaplane or New Relic?

Metaplane: free. New Relic: from $10/mo.

Do Metaplane and New Relic have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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