Comparison · Observability
Skalpai vs Grafana: visualize signals or keep the full context?
Grafana excels at exploring and visualizing data from many sources. Skalpai gives a more opinionated view: it links signals to the applications it builds, deploys and monitors.
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The key difference
Two scopes, not two copies of the same tool.
Grafana lets the team compose its own sources and dashboards. Skalpai already knows the projects, versions, machines and deployment events.
Skalpai vs Grafana, point by point
| Criterion | Skalpai | Grafana |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Integrated application path | Data visualization and exploration |
| Dashboards | Predefined product views | Highly configurable dashboards |
| Sources | Known application and infrastructure sources | Wide choice of data sources |
| CI/CD | Native to the path | Data imported from other systems |
| Deployment | State, versions and rollback | Events and integrations |
| Configuration | Opinionated and guided | Flexible, compose your own |
Choose Skalpai if…
- You want a view already linked to projects and deployments.
- You would rather not build every dashboard.
- You want delivery, machines and telemetry together.
Choose Grafana if…
- You cross-reference many independent sources.
- You want deeply customized dashboards.
- You keep an existing collection and storage pipeline.
No forced migration
Can you use Skalpai and Grafana together?
Yes. Grafana can remain the advanced exploration tool while Skalpai keeps the operational thread between code, deployment and incident.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skalpai replace Grafana?
Only for teams that favor integrated views. Grafana stays more flexible for custom dashboards.
Do both use OpenTelemetry?
Skalpai receives OpenTelemetry signals. The Grafana ecosystem also works with open telemetry, depending on the components you choose.
Which tool needs less configuration?
Skalpai makes more decisions for you. Grafana offers more freedom and asks for more assembly.
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