State of Play: Observability and APM
An annual review of the Observability and APM market, with answers from the vendors in it.
October 23, 2026
State of Play 2026: Observability and APM
OpenTelemetry graduated in 2026, and four observability vendors have changed owners since late 2023. Where the market stands, how each platform is priced, and what controls the bill.
The evaluation of this market and its vendors is in the Buyer Guide: Observability & APM Platforms.