Prometheus
Travis CI
| Feature | Prometheus | Travis CI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $69/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | devops-engineers, sre-teams, kubernetes-users, infrastructure-teams | open-source-projects, developers, small-teams, github-users |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Metrics Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alerting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Promql | ✓ | ✗ |
| Service Discovery | ✓ | ✗ |
| Grafana Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Dimensional Data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ci Cd | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Language | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matrix Builds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Prometheus Pros
- Free and open-source
- Powerful query language
- Great Kubernetes integration
- Active community
✗ Prometheus Cons
- No built-in long-term storage
- Complex setup
- Steep learning curve
✓ Travis CI Pros
- Easy GitHub integration
- Good documentation
- Matrix builds
- Open-source friendly
✗ Travis CI Cons
- Pricing changes upset community
- Slower builds
- Limited free tier now
The Verdict
Prometheus is built for devops engineers and sre teams, with a focus on metrics-collection and alerting. Travis CI targets open source projects and developers and leads with ci-cd and multi-language.
Prometheus uses custom enterprise pricing, while Travis CI starts at $69/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Prometheus edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Prometheus has a slight overall edge — but if easy github integration matters most to you, Travis CI may still be the right call.