Why build open-source DataDog?

Building an open-source alternative to Datadog enhances cost-efficiency, observability, and data privacy, offering a net-positive impact on the software world.

Many organizations find themselves spending more on Datadog's monitoring and observability services than on their actual cloud infrastructure. This can be a significant financial burden, especially for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises. By building an open-source alternative like OneUptime, we aim to provide a cost-effective solution that offers similar, if not superior, capabilities without the hefty price tag. This allows companies to allocate their budgets more efficiently and invest in other critical areas of their business.

At OneUptime, we believe in the power of open source. Open-source software is eating the world. It allows anyone to contribute to and improve OneUptime increasing the pace of development and innovation, ensuring it evolves to meet the community's needs. Open protocols like OpenTelemetry and standards ensure interoperability and prevent vendor lock-in, giving users the freedom to choose the best tools for their needs. By embracing open source, we are 100% committed to building a robust, flexible, and community-driven observability platform. We believe that open software and open protocols are the future of observability and are essential for driving the best observability experience for developers.

While Datadog provides valuable insights through graphs and charts, OneUptime goes a step further. In addition to comprehensive observability data, we offer a unique feature: the ability to install our GitHub Actions runner. This runner can automatically scans your code, identify issues, and create pull requests to fix them. This integration streamlines the development process, enhances code quality, and accelerates the resolution of issues, positioning OneUptime at the forefront of software observability and automation.

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