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# Compare Datadog vs AWS CloudFormation

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> Detailed comparison between Datadog and AWS CloudFormation. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Datadog | AWS CloudFormation |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 357 | 106 |
| **Starting Price** | US$15.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Datadog

Datadog is a unified observability and security platform that provides IT, DevOps, and security teams with real-time monitoring, application performance insights, log management, and threat detection.

### AWS CloudFormation

IT admins, IT managers, Developers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Architects, Cloud Developers, Cloud Infrastructure Security teams, Infrastructure, Security, \&amp; Deployment teams

## Key features

### Datadog

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Application Security
- Asset Tracking
- Automated Discovery
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Deployment
- Cost Management
- Customizable Reports
- Email Monitoring
- High Volume Processing
- KPI Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Natural Language Processing
- Parameterized Testing
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Data
- Root Cause Analysis
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

### AWS CloudFormation

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automated Testing
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Deployment
- Cost Management
- Monitoring
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Prioritization

## Links

- [View Datadog Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/135453/datadog-cloud-monitoring)
- [View AWS CloudFormation Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/205397/cloudformation)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/135453/205397/datadog-cloud-monitoring/vs/cloudformation)

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