AppSignal Free Tier 2026 stable

Subtypes in Monitoring: apm_traces — instruments application code and reports per-request latency, throughput and spans across services; error_tracking — captures unhandled exceptions with stack traces and groups repeat occurrences into one issue; log_management — ingests, stores and queries log lines; the line is the stored unit and retention is a priced dimension. We read that on 2026-09-01 from https://www.appsignal.com/plans, where it says: “Long-term log storage Automatically export and store logs from AppSignal to your S3-compatible storage for long-term retention.” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 12 alternatives. Verified August 2026. Last updated 2026-08-27.

AppSignal's free tier offers Application monitoring (APM, errors, logging) — free plan: 50,000 requests/month, 1 GB logging/month, 5-day data retenti. It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded. Best for monitoring workloads — 12 alternatives available.

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2026-08-27

Free Tier Details

Application monitoring (APM, errors, logging) — free plan: 50,000 requests/month, 1 GB logging/month, 5-day data retention, unlimited apps and hosts. Extended free limits for OSS and humanitarian projects

How AppSignal Compares

Service Free Tier Stability
AppSignal Free stable
Axiom Personal stable
skylight.io Free source unconfirmed
Grafana Cloud Free caution

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When You'll Outgrow AppSignal's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for AppSignal. This is a good sign — stable pricing.

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Alternatives in Monitoring

Left out of this list: UptimeRobot (shares no subtype with this product), Pulsetic (shares no subtype with this product), Healthchecks.io (shares no subtype with this product), StatusCake (shares no subtype with this product), PagerDuty (shares no subtype with this product), Cronitor (shares no subtype with this product), Uptimia (shares no subtype with this product), OnlineOrNot (shares no subtype with this product), incident.io (shares no subtype with this product), StatusPile (shares no subtype with this product), assertible.com (shares no subtype with this product), Core Web Vitals History (none of this category's subtypes apply), deadmanssnitch.com (shares no subtype with this product), downtimemonkey.com (shares no subtype with this product), economize.cloud (none of this category's subtypes apply), incidenthub.cloud (shares no subtype with this product), linkok.com (none of this category's subtypes apply), loader.io (none of this category's subtypes apply), MonitorMonk (shares no subtype with this product), OntarioNet.ca CN Test (none of this category's subtypes apply), pagecrawl.io (shares no subtype with this product), pagertree.com (shares no subtype with this product), phare.io (shares no subtype with this product), pingbreak.com (shares no subtype with this product), Pingmeter.com (shares no subtype with this product), pingpong.one (shares no subtype with this product), robusta.dev (none of this category's subtypes apply), Servervana (shares no subtype with this product), sitesure.net (shares no subtype with this product), statusgator.com (shares no subtype with this product), SweetUptime (shares no subtype with this product), UptimeObserver.com (shares no subtype with this product), uptimetoolbox.com (shares no subtype with this product), Wachete (shares no subtype with this product). Each is still listed in Monitoring, with the vendor's own words we read that from on its page. How we decide this.

Recompute today's order yourself. The order above is a permutation seeded only on the UTC date and the query key — no vendor name, slug, id or offer field is an input. The list above is the first 12 of 24 entries in that order. The algorithm is published, so anyone can reproduce this page's order without asking us.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AppSignal free?
Yes, AppSignal offers a free tier: Free. Application monitoring (APM, errors, logging) — free plan: 50,000 requests/month, 1 GB logging/month, 5-day data retention, unlimited apps and hosts. Extended free limits for OSS and humanitarian proj...
What is AppSignal's free tier?
AppSignal's free tier is called "Free". Application monitoring (APM, errors, logging) — free plan: 50,000 requests/month, 1 GB logging/month, 5-day data retention, unlimited apps and hosts. Extended free limits for OSS and humanitarian projects
Is AppSignal's free tier reliable?
AppSignal's free tier is considered stable.
Is AppSignal's free tier good for production?
AppSignal's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Application monitoring (APM, errors, logging) — free plan: 50,000 requests/month, 1 GB logging/month, 5-day data retenti, so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in AppSignal's pricing?
No, AppSignal has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
What are the best free alternatives to AppSignal?
The top free alternatives to AppSignal in Monitoring include Axiom (Personal), skylight.io (Free), Grafana Cloud (Free), Hyperping (Free), Datadog (Free). See all 12 alternatives above.
When will I outgrow AppSignal's free tier?
At 50,000 requests/mo, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is AppSignal in?
AppSignal is categorized under Monitoring on AgentDeals. Other vendors in Monitoring include Axiom, skylight.io, Grafana Cloud, Hyperping, Datadog.

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