CloudWatch adds OpenTelemetry metrics with PromQL querying
Amazon CloudWatch now supports ingesting metrics via OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP) and querying them using PromQL, enabling unified analysis of custom and AWS vended metrics. This new capability benefits engineers and architects using Prometheus-compatible tools like Grafana, offering a more integrated monitoring experience. The feature is available in most commercial AWS Regions with per-GB ingestion pricing and included storage.
- →Native OpenTelemetry metrics ingestion and PromQL querying
- →Enhanced Container Insights for EKS with OpenTelemetry
- →Dual-publishing option for existing Container Insights users
- →Pricing and availability details
Features (2) ›
- Native OpenTelemetry metrics ingestion and PromQL querying
CloudWatch now accepts metrics via OTLP, allowing users to query custom OpenTelemetry metrics alongside AWS service metrics using PromQL. A Prometheus-compatible query API is provided, which integrates with tools like Grafana.
- Enhanced Container Insights for EKS with OpenTelemetry
For Amazon EKS customers, Container Insights is updated to support OpenTelemetry, providing curated dashboards and metrics enriched with semantic conventions. This can be enabled via the EKS console or infrastructure-as-code tools.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Dual-publishing option for existing Container Insights users
Users already employing CloudWatch Container Insights can simultaneously publish both classic and OpenTelemetry metrics. This allows for a phased migration of alarms and dashboards at their own pace.
Notes (1) ›
- Pricing and availability details
Ingestion is priced per GB, with 15 months of storage included. The feature is available across most commercial AWS Regions, excluding specific Middle East and Israel regions.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/amazon-cloudwatch-otel-metrics/