IBM Instana
Enterprise Observability Platform for Cloud-Native Application Performance Monitoring.
Overview
IBM Instana is an enterprise observability platform that provides automatic application performance monitoring (APM) for cloud-native, microservice-based applications. It offers high-fidelity data with 1-second resolution and end-to-end distributed tracing of every request. Instana automatically discovers and maps all services and infrastructure, providing context to performance data and enabling intelligent action to prevent and remediate issues. It supports a wide range of technologies and offers both SaaS and self-hosted deployment options.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic discovery and mapping of services and infrastructure
- 1-second data granularity
- Distributed tracing of every request
- Automated root cause analysis
- End-user experience monitoring
- Support for over 200 technologies
🎯 Key Differentiators
- 1-second data granularity
- Automatic discovery and mapping
- Trace every request
Unique Value: Provides fully automated, high-fidelity observability for complex, dynamic cloud-native environments.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Real-time monitoring and tracing for microservices
- Automated root cause analysis in complex application environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Basic infrastructure monitoring for monolithic applications
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more granular data and deeper automation compared to some competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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