Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns 4.6/5 for deep AWS integration, flexible pricing, and robust alerting, though the UI can be complex for newcomers.
Key Features
Comprehensive Metrics Collection
Collects default and custom metrics from AWS services, on-premises servers, and applications with real‑time visualization.
Log Aggregation and Insights
Centralizes logs from CloudTrail, Lambda, EC2, and on‑prem resources, offering searchable, filtered views and metric extraction.
Alarms and Automated Actions
Set threshold‑based alarms that trigger SNS notifications, Auto Scaling, or Lambda functions for proactive incident response.
Custom Dashboards
Build interactive dashboards to visualize metrics and logs across multiple AWS accounts and regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, CloudWatch offers a free tier that includes basic metrics, 5 custom metrics, and limited log ingestion each month.
Logs are billed per GB ingested and per GB stored, with rates starting at $0.50 per GB ingested and $0.03 per GB stored per month.
Yes, by installing the CloudWatch Agent on on‑premises servers you can collect metrics and logs alongside AWS resources.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free tier provides basic metrics and up to 5 custom metrics; paid usage is billed per metric, log ingestion, and dashboard at rates starting at $0.30 per metric per month.
Supported Platforms
Web Browser (AWS Console)AWS CLI (Windows, macOS, Linux)AWS SDKs (any language)