New Relic
Plausible Analytics
| Feature | New Relic | Plausible Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $0.3/mo | From $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | development-teams, sre-teams, startups, devops-engineers | privacy-conscious-businesses, bloggers, developers, eu-businesses |
| Founded | 2008 | 2019 |
| Apm | ✓ | ✗ |
| Infrastructure Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Log Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Synthetics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Distributed Tracing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Error Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pageviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Referrers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Goals | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Events | ✗ | ✓ |
| Utm Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ New Relic Pros
- Generous free tier with 100GB/month data ingest
- Full-stack observability in one platform
- Usage-based pricing is cost-effective for many teams
- Strong AI assistant (New Relic AI) for troubleshooting
✗ New Relic Cons
- Per-user pricing for full platform access
- Data retention limits on free tier
- Can be complex to set up comprehensively
✓ Plausible Analytics Pros
- No cookies — GDPR compliant without consent banner
- Script is under 1KB (vs GA's 45KB)
- Open-source and transparent
- Simple dashboard — no overwhelming data
✗ Plausible Analytics Cons
- Less detailed than Google Analytics
- No free tier (but affordable)
- Limited segmentation and custom reports
The Verdict
New Relic is built for development teams and sre teams, with a focus on apm and infrastructure-monitoring. Plausible Analytics targets privacy conscious businesses and bloggers and leads with pageviews and referrers.
On pricing, New Relic is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0.3/mo compared to $9/mo for Plausible Analytics. That $8.7/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
New Relic has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Plausible Analytics requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, New Relic offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Plausible Analytics takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Plausible Analytics has a slight overall edge — but if generous free tier with 100gb/month data ingest matters most to you, New Relic may still be the right call.