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New Relic vs tRPC: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of New Relic and tRPC. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: New Relic starts at Custom pricing and tRPC starts at $39.738/mo. Compare all 5 pricing tiers side by side.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

New Relic vs tRPC: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNew RelictRPC
Starting PriceCustom pricing$39.738/mo
Number of Plans41
Free TierYesNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedopen-source
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

New Relic and tRPC are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Dev Tools. Together they offer 5 pricing plans with 25 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

New Relic stands out with a free plan for getting started. New Relic uses usage-based pricing while tRPC uses open-source pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
New Relic
New Relic
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 100 GB data ingest i
  • Automatic logs obfuscation i
  • Unlimited basic
  • One free full platform user
  • Access to 50+ capabilities
  • Data retention
Start with Free
Star
$40/month
Includes
  • Automatic typesafety
  • Snappy DX
  • Framework agnostic
  • Autocompletion
  • Light bundle size
  • Batteries included
Start with Star
Tier 2
Standard
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Limited to 5 full platform users
  • Ticketed support availability
  • 2 business days support response SLA
  • SAML single sign-on
Start with Standard
Tier 3
Pro
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited full platform users.
  • Commitment options i
  • 2-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Data Plus eligibility i
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Pro
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • FedRAMP Moderate and HIPAA eligibility with Data Plus
  • Priority ticket routing
  • 1-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Enterprise

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New Relic

Full-stack observability platform with generous free tier

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tRPC

End-to-end typesafe APIs for TypeScript (free and open-source)

View all tRPC plans
Our Pick

New Relic

New Relic offers a free plan, offers 4 tiers vs 1.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: New Relic

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose New Relic if:

  • You need a free plan with 100 GB data ingest i, Automatic logs obfuscation i—New Relic offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—New Relic offers 13 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—New Relic offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose tRPC if:

  • You prioritize tRPC's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • You want tRPC's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 1 pricing tier
  • tRPC's focused feature set keeps your team in control without tool bloat

New Relic offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while tRPC requires paid subscription from the start. This gives New Relic a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow New Relic's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately Custom pricing provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against tRPC's tiering starting at $39.738/mo to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. New Relic's 4 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while tRPC's 1 tier structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, New Relic is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: New Relic vs tRPC

How many pricing plans does New Relic have vs tRPC?
New Relic offers 4 pricing plans, while tRPC offers 1 plan. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does New Relic or tRPC offer a free plan?
New Relic offers a free plan, while tRPC does not. If budget is a concern, New Relic lets you get started at no cost.
Does New Relic or tRPC offer custom enterprise pricing?
New Relic offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. tRPC lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do New Relic and tRPC use?
New Relic uses a usage-based pricing model, while tRPC uses open-source pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do New Relic and tRPC compare for Dev Tools?
Both New Relic and tRPC are Dev Tools. New Relic offers 4 plans starting at Custom pricing, while tRPC offers 1 plan starting at $39.738/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. New Relic Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. tRPC Official PricingVendor pricing page

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