HyperObserve vs New Relic
Compare zero-instrumentation monitoring with traditional APM. See why teams are switching to HyperObserve for simpler, faster deployment.
Key Differences at a Glance
Deployment
HyperObserve: 5 minutes
New Relic: Days to weeks
Performance
HyperObserve: <5% overhead
New Relic: 3-10% overhead
Implementation
HyperObserve: Zero code changes
New Relic: SDK integration
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | HyperObserve | New Relic |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation | Zero code changes, eBPF-based | Requires agent installation in every app |
| Performance Overhead | <5% CPU overhead | 3-10% CPU overhead from agents |
| Time to Deploy | 5 minutes, no code changes | Days to weeks for full coverage |
| Pricing Model | Simple per-host pricing | User-based pricing can be expensive |
| Language Support | All languages, kernel-level | Major languages with SDKs |
| Database Monitoring | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis - zero config | Requires database agents |
| Kubernetes Support | No sidecars needed | Requires cluster agent + sidecars |
| Platform Support | Linux (full), Windows/macOS (limited) | Wide platform support |
| Real User Monitoring | Lightweight RUM included | Advanced browser monitoring |
| AI/ML Features | 85%+ accuracy anomaly detection | AI-powered insights |
Note: HyperObserve's eBPF-based monitoring requires Linux kernel 4.14+ for full features. Windows and macOS support basic monitoring without eBPF capabilities.
Pricing Comparison
HyperObserve
Free Trial
$0
7 days, no credit card
Pro
$99/host
All features included
✓ Simple, predictable pricing
✓ No hidden costs
✓ All features in one price
New Relic
Free Tier
$0
100GB/month limit
Pro
$99/user
Plus data costs
⚠ User-based pricing
⚠ Additional data charges
⚠ Complex pricing calculator
How They Work
HyperObserve: eBPF Technology
Kernel-Level Monitoring
Uses eBPF to capture data at the kernel level without touching application code
Zero Instrumentation
No SDK integration, no code changes, no restarts required
Universal Coverage
Works with any language or framework automatically
New Relic: Agent-Based
Application-Level Agents
Requires installing language-specific agents in each application
Code Instrumentation
Must modify application code and configuration files
Language-Specific
Different agents for Java, Python, Node.js, etc.
Switching from New Relic to HyperObserve
Deploy HyperObserve Agent
Install our lightweight agent on your infrastructure. No application changes needed.
Compare Metrics Side-by-Side
Run both solutions in parallel to verify HyperObserve captures all your data.
Recreate Dashboards
Use our templates or migration tools to recreate your New Relic dashboards.
Remove New Relic Agents
Once verified, remove New Relic agents and enjoy improved performance.
Why Teams Switch from New Relic
"New Relic's user-based pricing was killing us. We saved 70% by switching to HyperObserve's simple per-host model."
Alex Thompson
CTO, ScaleUp Inc.
"Deploying New Relic across our microservices took months. HyperObserve was monitoring everything in 5 minutes."
Maria Garcia
DevOps Lead, TechFlow
"The performance impact of New Relic agents was noticeable. HyperObserve's eBPF approach has almost no overhead."
James Wilson
Principal Engineer, FastAPI
Experience the Difference
See why teams are switching from New Relic to HyperObserve
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