Honeycomb alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Honeycomb: weaker for classic host metrics and log search, and needs good instrumentation to get value. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Honeycomb, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Datadog currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Honeycomb alternative for most people
DatadogCovers infrastructure, logs and APM together if you need more than tracing.
Best Honeycomb alternative for a free option
SigNozOpen-source, OpenTelemetry-native traces and logs you can self-host.
Best Honeycomb alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
New RelicBroader full-stack coverage with a generous free data allowance.
Best Honeycomb alternative for open source
JaegerFree, self-hosted distributed tracing for teams with modest needs.
Best Honeycomb alternative for self-hosting
UptraceSelf-hostable OpenTelemetry APM on ClickHouse with low storage costs.
Best Honeycomb alternative for Mac
JaegerFree, self-hosted distributed tracing for teams with modest needs.
Best Honeycomb alternative for Windows
JaegerFree, self-hosted distributed tracing for teams with modest needs.
Best Honeycomb alternative for Linux
JaegerFree, self-hosted distributed tracing for teams with modest needs.
Best Honeycomb alternative for iPhone and Android
DatadogCovers infrastructure, logs and APM together if you need more than tracing.
Best Honeycomb alternative for working in the browser
DatadogCovers infrastructure, logs and APM together if you need more than tracing.
Honeycomb alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Honeycomb?
Datadog ranks first right now. Covers infrastructure, logs and APM together if you need more than tracing. SigNoz and Jaeger follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Honeycomb?
Yes. Datadog (free plan + paid), SigNoz (open source), Jaeger (open source) and Uptrace (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Honeycomb?
Yes: SigNoz, Jaeger and Uptrace. SigNoz, Jaeger and Uptrace can also be self-hosted.
Which Honeycomb alternatives work on Linux?
Jaeger runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Honeycomb?
The complaints we hear most: weaker for classic host metrics and log search; needs good instrumentation to get value; hosted only.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Honeycomb, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.