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New Relic vs CircleCI

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two DevOps Tools providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

New Relic vs CircleCI at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

New RelicCircleCI
Overall score68/10090/100
TierStandardElite
Capability (editorial)6692
Ease of use (editorial)6988
Value (editorial)6487
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

CircleCI is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (90/100 vs 68/100), but both are credible DevOps Tools options. New Relic fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; CircleCI fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

New Relic

New Relic is full-stack observability.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read New Relic review

CircleCI

CircleCI covers CI/CD, observability, or infrastructure automation.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read CircleCI review

New Relic vs CircleCI — FAQ

Is New Relic better than CircleCI?

On RankedVendors, CircleCI scores 90/100 versus New Relic's 68/100, so CircleCI ranks higher overall in DevOps Tools. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between New Relic and CircleCI?

New Relic is full-stack observability. CircleCI covers CI/CD, observability, or infrastructure automation. Both compete in DevOps Tools; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, New Relic or CircleCI?

Our editorial value scores put New Relic at 64/100 and CircleCI at 87/100. New Relic is Quote-based; CircleCI is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.