TL;DR - Appsignal
- AppSignal is an APM tool designed specifically for Ruby, Elixir, and Node.js applications
- It tracks errors, performance, and host metrics with a simple setup
- Plans start at $19/month based on request volume
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & professionals
Score: 82/100
Pricing Plans
30-day free trialFree
Free
Getting started
- 50K requests
- 1GB logging
- 5-day retention
- All features
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Starter
$23/month
Small apps
- Higher limits
- Error tracking
- APM
- Dashboards
Growth
$59/month
Growing apps
- More requests
- Longer retention
- All features
Pro
$139/month
Production
- High volume
- Unlimited hosts
- Priority support
About Appsignal
AppSignal monitors Ruby, Elixir, and Node.js applications with a focus on developer experience. Error tracking, performance monitoring, and host metrics in one service designed for smaller teams who don't want enterprise complexity.
Setup takes minutes. The dashboard shows what matters without overwhelming configuration options. Pricing stays predictable as you grow.
Teams using these specific frameworks find AppSignal fits their workflow better than general-purpose APM tools designed for massive enterprise deployments.
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Appsignal FAQ
No free tier. Plans start at $19/month. Pricing based on requests: $19/month for 250K, scaling up to enterprise. 30-day free trial available.
AppSignal is application monitoring for Ruby, Elixir, Node.js, and Python. Error tracking, performance monitoring, and host metrics in one tool. Developer-friendly alternative to enterprise APMs.
AppSignal is simpler and more affordable. New Relic has more features and broader language support. AppSignal for Ruby/Elixir shops; New Relic for enterprise needs.
Ruby on Rails, Elixir/Phoenix, Node.js, and Python. Ruby support is the most mature. Not as broad as Datadog or New Relic, but excellent for supported languages.
Yes, error tracking is built in alongside performance monitoring. No need for separate Sentry-like tool. Exceptions grouped and tracked automatically.