What is the maximum number of custom metrics allowed in the free tier of Dynatrace?

The maximum number of custom metrics allowed in the free tier of Dynatrace is indeed 10,000. This generous limit allows users to gather a significant amount of customized performance metrics, enabling them to tailor their monitoring and analysis according to the unique needs of their applications.

Custom metrics are essential for businesses that want to track specific performance indicators that are not covered by default metrics. By allowing up to 10,000 custom metrics in the free tier, Dynatrace supports extensive monitoring capabilities, encouraging users to explore and utilize its features without initial investment. This extensive limit stands out in the context of other monitoring tools, which often impose stricter limits on free versions, thus promoting the adoption of Dynatrace among new users and small businesses.

Using this functionality wisely can significantly improve application performance and monitoring strategies as organizations can focus on relevant metrics that matter most to their operational goals.