# Which application monitoring software is top-rated by tech startups

 I want to engage with this community to find the top-rated application monitoring software selected by tech startups. Datadog APM, New Relic, and AppSignal are the top choices, based on data from G2’s Application Performance Monitoring tools page. See my entire list below.  1. Datadog - is a powerhouse for full-stack observability, and it's popular among startups for its modular pricing and fast time-to-value. It offers out-of-the-box dashboards, real-time distributed tracing, and integrations with over 600 tools, from AWS to Kubernetes. Startups use it to keep infrastructure, frontend, and backend performance in sync.  2. New Relic - appeals to startups that want a unified platform with simple setup and pay-as-you-go pricing. Its user-centric performance metrics help teams tie backend health to frontend UX and customer satisfaction. It’s especially useful for companies that need deep insights but lack the resources for a full observability team.  3. AppSignal - offers an all-in-one APM solution tailored for developers, supporting languages like Elixir, Ruby, and Node.js. Its straightforward setup and clear dashboards help startups monitor performance metrics, errors, and host metrics without complexity. The platform's developer-centric approach ensures efficient debugging and performance optimization.  4. LogRocket - combines session replay, product analytics, and error tracking to provide a comprehensive view of user interactions. Startups appreciate its ability to visualize user sessions, making it easier to identify and resolve frontend issues quickly. Its intuitive interface and integration capabilities make it a go-to choice for teams focusing on user experience.  5. Honeycomb - offers observability tailored for modern, distributed systems, making it suitable for startups with microservices architectures. Its powerful querying capabilities and high-cardinality data analysis help teams uncover hidden performance patterns. The platform encourages exploratory debugging, facilitating rapid problem-solving.  These APM tools are recognized for their effectiveness in monitoring and optimizing application performance, offering features that cater to the unique needs of tech startups. Do you have any top picks that aren't mentioned on my list that I should consider? What does your list look like? 

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Manager
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

<p>Datadog and New Relic were sourced from this recently published article: https://learn.g2.com/best-application-performance-monitoring-tools</p>

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Manager





## Related discussions
- [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team)
  - Posted at: over 13 years ago
  - Comments: 6
- [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section)
  - Posted at: over 13 years ago
  - Comments: 0
- [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm)
  - Posted at: over 13 years ago
  - Comments: 4