HappyMetrix vs. Grafana

HappyMetrix empowers users to create visually striking online dashboards that bring together all essential metrics in one convenient location by simply adding a few easy-to-use data widgets. Users can effortlessly connect various key platforms, such as Google Analytics, Google Sheets, Twitter, and Facebook, while also having the option to include images or text as they see fit. A HappyMetrix dashboard is made up of multiple data widgets, which act like compact tiles showcasing particular metrics. Each widget offers an easy way to be rearranged and personalized to suit individual tastes, with a variety of basic configuration choices available, including color, type of visualization, and date selection. For those who want to monitor critical metrics throughout the day, the presentation mode enables dashboards to be showcased prominently on larger screens. Having a live dashboard displayed in your workspace not only improves visibility but also reinforces focus on your business goals. This presentation mode ensures that dashboards refresh automatically, providing the latest information at all times. By promoting a dynamic and interactive work atmosphere, this feature encourages team members to stay updated and aligned with the organization’s performance. Additionally, the ability to customize dashboards fosters a sense of ownership and engagement among users, enhancing their overall experience with HappyMetrix.

Grafana Labs provides an open and composable observability stack built around Grafana, the leading open source technology for dashboards and visualization. Recognized as a 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for Observability Platforms and positioned furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision, Grafana Labs supports over 25M users and 5,000+ customers. Grafana Cloud is Grafana Labs’ fully managed observability platform designed for scale, intelligence, and efficiency. Built on the open-source LGTM Stack—Loki for logs, Grafana for visualization, Tempo for traces, and Mimir for metrics—it delivers a complete, composable observability experience without operational overhead. Grafana Cloud leverages machine learning and intelligent data management to help teams optimize performance and control costs. Features like Adaptive Metrics and cardinality management automatically aggregate high-volume telemetry data for precision insights at a fraction of the cost. With AI-driven alerting and incident correlation, teams can detect anomalies faster, reduce alert fatigue, and focus on what matters most—system reliability and user experience. Grafana Cloud supports OLAP-style analysis through integrations with analytical databases and data warehouses, allowing teams to visualize and correlate multi-dimensional datasets alongside observability data. Seamlessly integrated with OpenTelemetry and hundreds of data sources, Grafana Cloud provides a single pane of glass for monitoring applications, infrastructure, and digital experiences across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Backed by Grafana Labs’ global expertise and trusted by 5,000+ customers, it empowers organizations to achieve observability at scale—open, intelligent, and future-ready.