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SigNoz alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SigNoz: fewer integrations than the incumbents, and self-hosting ClickHouse at scale needs care. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SigNoz, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Uptrace currently ranks first.

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The best SigNoz alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Uptrace logo

Best SigNoz alternative for most people

Uptrace

Similar OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse design, lighter to run for small setups.

OpenObserve logo

Best SigNoz alternative for a free option

OpenObserve

Single-binary open-source platform that stores data cheaply in object storage.

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Best SigNoz alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Datadog

Fully managed with far more integrations, if budget allows.

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Best SigNoz alternative for open source

HyperDX

Open-source ClickHouse-based tool that adds session replay to logs and traces.

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Best SigNoz alternative for self-hosting

Grafana

Mature open-source dashboards with separate projects for logs and traces.

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Best SigNoz alternative for iPhone and Android

New Relic

Hosted APM with a large free data allowance and no servers to run.

Uptrace logo

Best SigNoz alternative for working in the browser

Uptrace

Similar OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse design, lighter to run for small setups.

SigNoz alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SigNoz?

Uptrace ranks first right now. Similar OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse design, lighter to run for small setups. OpenObserve and HyperDX follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SigNoz?

Yes. Uptrace (open source), OpenObserve (open source), HyperDX (open source) and Grafana (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SigNoz?

Yes: Uptrace, OpenObserve, HyperDX and Grafana. Uptrace, OpenObserve and HyperDX can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from SigNoz?

The complaints we hear most: fewer integrations than the incumbents; self-hosting ClickHouse at scale needs care; some enterprise features are not in the open edition.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SigNoz, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.