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Save 92% per test run

$1.5 vs $18 per 1,000 runs

Best Datadog Alternative

The Datadog Alternative
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Datadog is a comprehensive observability platform with synthetic monitoring as one of many features. For teams focused specifically on user journey monitoring, it can be overkill and expensive.

92% Cheaper
Unlimited Seats
AI-Powered Testing
Simpler Pricing
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Feature Comparison

See how SupaGuard stacks up against Datadog across key features.

Feature
SupaGuard
Datadog

Pricing & Value

Unlimited team seats
Included in all plans
Depends on products used
Focused synthetic monitoring
Purpose-built solution
Part of larger platform
Affordable browser testing
$12/1000 runs adds up

Features

AI-powered test generation
Generate tests from URLs
Real browser testing
API monitoring
Auto-healing selectors
Full-stack observability
APM, logs, infra included

Developer Experience

Zero-config setup
Complex platform setup
Playwright support
Uses own recorder
Simple learning curve
Steep learning curve

Alerting & Integrations

Slack notifications
PagerDuty integration
Status pages
Built-in free
Full support
Partial / Limited
Not available

Pricing That Makes Sense

Compare pricing for equivalent usage and see why teams choose SupaGuard.

Cost per 1,000 browser test runs

Datadog

$18

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SupaGuard

$1.5

92%

CHEAPER

That's 12.0x less per test run! For 20,000 runs/month, you'd save $330 every month.

RECOMMENDED

SupaGuard

Startup Plan

$41/month

Billed annually at $490/year

Only $1.5 per 1,000 extra runs

20,000 browser runs/month
Unlimited seats included
All global locations included
No hidden fees
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Datadog

Per-test + API calls

$18 per 1,000 runs

$18 per 1,000 runs

Plus Varies by product per seat

Each product billed separately
Browser tests are 6x more expensive
Custom metrics add up
Data retention costs extra

💰 The Bottom Line

With SupaGuard, you pay $1.5 per 1,000 runs vs Datadog's $18 — that's 92% savings on every test. Plus unlimited seats and no hidden fees!

Why Teams Switch from Datadog

Here's what teams who made the switch are saying.

Purpose-Built for Synthetic Monitoring

SupaGuard is focused exclusively on synthetic monitoring. No platform sprawl, no feature overload—just the tools you need.

83% Lower Cost for Browser Tests

Datadog charges $18 per 1,000 browser test runs. SupaGuard charges just $3—that's 6x cheaper for the same testing volume.

Minutes to First Monitor

Skip weeks of platform setup. SupaGuard's AI generates your first test in under 5 minutes.

No Platform Tax

Pay only for what you use. No bundled products, no surprise bills from adjacent Datadog services.

Common Datadog Pain Points

Expensive for focused synthetic monitoring use case
Complex platform with steep learning curve
Browser tests at $12/1000 runs adds up fast
Overkill if you just need user journey monitoring
Multiple products to configure and manage

Ready to Switch from Datadog?

Join hundreds of teams who have made the switch to SupaGuard. We'll help you migrate your tests and get up and running in no time.

Import your existing tests easily
Free migration support for paid plans
No downtime during switch
Keep your monitoring running 24/7
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