Mackerel
Observability platform by Hatena Co. — Japanese APM with OpenTelemetry tracing, metrics, alerting for cloud systems.
Our Verdict
Dependable regional APM for Japan, but language and ecosystem limit appeal globally.
Pros
- Modern APM with OTel tracing from Hatena
- Clean UI and strong Japanese market presence
- Fair pricing vs Datadog and New Relic
- Reliable with strong uptime track record
Cons
- Japanese-first, English docs incomplete
- Smaller community outside Japan
- Integration ecosystem narrower than Datadog
- Limited adoption outside APAC markets
When to Use Mackerel
Good fit if you need
- OpenTelemetry-native tracing and metrics for cloud systems
- Alerts and dashboards for Japanese cloud infrastructure
- Service-based cost and performance tracking with roles
- Integration with AWS CloudWatch and GCP for unified view
Pricing
Price wrong?Mackerel Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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