# A powerful alternative to New Relic; Without the complexity or cost

**ManageEngine Applications Manager** offers full-stack observability, deep diagnostics, and flexible deployment options—without the steep learning curve or usage-based billing surprises.

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## Why consider an alternative to New Relic?

New Relic is a well-known observability platform—but it’s not for everyone! Many organizations exploring alternatives to New Relic are driven by one or more of the following challenges:

### Unpredictable pricing

Usage-based pricing that scales with ingest, users, and queries often leads to unexpectedly high bills.

### Cloud-only model

No support for on-premises or hybrid deployments, which limits flexibility.

### Steep learning curve

Dashboards require familiarity with NRQL and advanced config to get value.

### Limited legacy support

Not ideal for monitoring ERP systems, mainframes, or traditional IT infrastructure.

## Applications Manager: A simpler, stronger alternative to New Relic

**ManageEngine Applications Manager** is a unified observability platform trusted by various organizations worldwide. It provides deep visibility into applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, databases, and user experience, making it a compelling alternative to New Relic for enterprises, MSPs, and DevOps teams.

| Key Features | Applications Manager | New Relic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Transparent, monitor-based pricing with perpetual license options | Usage-based (data ingest, hosts, users, queries) |
| Deployment flexibility | On-premises and private cloud deployments available | SaaS-only model |
| Application Performance Monitoring (APM) | Deep code-level insights, method-level metrics, transaction tracing | Strong APM capabilities, but agent-heavy and complex |
| Infrastructure monitoring | Built-in server, VM, container, ERP, and database monitoring | Requires additional services and integrations |
| Cloud and hybrid Support | Cloud and hybrid Support AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, hybrid, and on-prem support | Primarily focused on cloud-native monitoring |
| Synthetic monitoring | Licensed add-on with flat pricing | Usage-based pricing (per check/location) |
| Real user monitoring (RUM) | Licensed add-on | Usage-based pricing (per session/ingest volume) |
| Support for legacy systems | AS400, SAP, Oracle EBS, JMX, etc | Limited to modern/cloud-native systems |
| Ease of use | Intuitive UI, built-in dashboards, no coding required | Query-based dashboards (NRQL), longer onboarding |
| Automation & remediation | Workflow automation for remediation tasks | Limited remediation capabilities |
| Mobile app | Yes — Android and iOS | Yes |
| Support & onboarding | 24/7 support, onboarding assistance included | Paid premium support plans |

## Built for modern IT, with legacy in mind

Applications Manager bridges the gap between new-age cloud-native monitoring and enterprise-grade support for traditional systems. Whether you're running apps on Kubernetes or IBM AS400, you get a **single-pane-of-glass view—**without needing multiple tools or costly add-ons.

- **Over 150 technologies supported:** From databases and web servers to ERP systems and cloud services
- **Agentless and lightweight agent-based monitoring:** Use what fits your environment
- **Custom dashboards, alerts, and reports:** Monitor KPIs, SLA metrics, business transactions, and more
- **Seamless integrations:** Works with ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Slack, Teams, and more

## Beyond the dashboard: Why Applications Manager wins over New Relic

Applications Manager doesn't just compete—it **outperforms** where it matters most to IT teams:

### Predictable and affordable licensing

Say goodbye to data caps and surprise bills. With Applications Manager, your costs grow with your infrastructure—not your telemetry volume.

### One platform. No silos

Avoid jumping between multiple New Relic modules. Applications Manager offers unified monitoring—APM, infrastructure, RUM, synthetics, databases, cloud, and legacy tech—all in one tool.

### No-code onboarding and automation

Set up monitors using out-of-the-box templates. Configure workflows to automate responses, restarts, or integrations—without writing a single script.

### Built for hybrid and on-prem

Monitoring tools shouldn’t force you to go cloud-only. Applications Manager can be deployed in your data center, cloud, or hybrid setup—your environment, your rules.

### Deep legacy and enterprise support

Not all monitoring tools support SAP, Oracle EBS, WebSphere, or AS400. We do. Applications Manager is built with enterprise needs in mind.

## 5 reasons why IT teams choose Applications Manager over New Relic

![Why Choose OPM over PRTG](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/images/apm-newrelic-why-choose.svg)

- **Total observability with zero pricing surprises:** No per-GB charges. No “premium” modules. Just a simple, scalable pricing model.
- **True full-stack visibility:** Monitor applications, infrastructure, cloud services, user experiences, and legacy systems—all from one console.
- **Enterprise-grade features at SMB-friendly prices:** You don’t need to break your IT budget to get code-level insights, anomaly detection, or automation.
- **Deployment flexibility and data ownership:** Run it on-premises or in the cloud. Your data stays where you want it.
- **Award-winning support and onboarding:** Global support, live demos, technical documentation, and dedicated customer success.

## Ready to switch?

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