Comparison
Datadog vs GitLab
Scored side by side on developer-tools, cybersecurity, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Datadog
Unified observability across infrastructure, applications, logs and security.
4.4(6,300)$15 per host / month
GitLab
Single-application DevOps platform spanning source control, CI/CD, security and deployment.
4.4(8,200)$0 / $29 per user / month
Scored side by side
Value for money
Datadog
3.3
GitLab
3.9
Datadog verdict
The most capable observability platform, and the one most likely to surprise you on invoice. Set volume controls on day one.
- Correlating metrics, traces and logs shortens incidents
- Very broad product coverage
- Fast agent-based setup
GitLab verdict
The strongest choice when self-hosting or an integrated compliance story is non-negotiable.
- Genuine single-application DevOps coverage
- Best self-hosting story in the category
- Strong built-in security scanning