KubeSense
KubeSense is an observability platform for Kubernetes and other infrastructure, combining AI, large language models, and eBPF-based data capture for performa…
What KubeSense is
KubeSense is an observability platform for Kubernetes and other infrastructure, combining AI, large language models, and eBPF-based data capture for performance visibility at petabyte scale. Its capture runs directly from the Linux kernel and is described as non-invasive, without complex agent configuration. Monitoring covers databases, datastreams, load balancers and gateways, system components, networks, and applications. A built-in RCA Agent analyzes logs, metrics, traces, and events in real time and provides AI-driven recommendations. Log capabilities include real-time transformations, fast querying, multi-tier storage with cross-tier querying, and correlation of traces with logs, metrics, and events. KubeSense supports cloud and on-premise deployment and lists API, Linux, self-hosted, and web platforms. Integrations include Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Redis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, GCP, and Azure. Plans start at $20/mo, with unlimited free Dev, UAT, and Pre-Prod monitoring.
Good
- Kernel-level eBPF capture without complex agent configuration
- Real-time RCA analyzes logs, metrics, traces, and events
- Covers databases, networks, applications, and system components
- Cloud and on-premise deployment options
- SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certified
Watch out
- Kernel profiling is not supported
- Some AI analytics features are marked Coming Soon
- Paid plans are billed per node or host
- Supported operating systems are Linux distributions
Who it suits
KubeSense suits ever-scaling tech leaders managing Kubernetes and infrastructure across Linux or self-hosted environments. It is also suited to teams needing broad integrations, real-time root-cause analysis, and application tracing.
Verdict
KubeSense combines broad infrastructure coverage with kernel-level capture, real-time analysis, and many integrations. Check the plan limits and marked Coming Soon features before choosing a tier.
Plans and prices
From KubeSense's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $20 a month | one cluster · up to 60 hosts/nodes · time-based retention · email support · per month, per node/host |
| Standard | $25 a month | one cluster · up to 100 hosts/nodes · time-based retention · email and dedicated Slack support · per month, per node/host; monthly plans start at $2499/month or billed annually at $1999/month |
| Premium | $30 a month | multiple clusters · up to 200 hosts/nodes · time-based retention · email, dedicated Slack, migration assistance · per month, per node/host; monthly plans start at $5999/month or billed annually at $4999/month |
| Enterprise | $9,999 a month | unlimited clusters and hosts/nodes · advanced retention · SSO and RBAC · 24/7 Slack and on-call support · migration and configuration assistance · Custom; starts at $9999/month |
The facts
Each one read from KubeSense's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The pricing page describes its intended audience as “ever-scaling tech leaders.”checked 7 Oct 2001
- Coverage
- KubeSense lists database, datastream, load balancer and gateway, system component, network, and application monitoring.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Data capture
- The product describes non-invasive eBPF-based data capture directly from the kernel without complex agent configuration.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Data protection
- The security page says data is encrypted in transit and at rest using TLS and AES protocols.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Deployment
- The demo page describes cloud and on-premise deployment options.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The documentation lists Datadog and OpenTelemetry, Redis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, GCP, and Azure integrations.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Logs and tracing
- The site describes real-time log transformations, fast querying, multi-tier storage with cross-tier querying, and trace correlation with logs, metrics, and events.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Non-production use
- The pricing page states that monitoring for Dev, UAT, and Pre-Prod is unlimited and free.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Notable limits
- The pricing comparison marks features including AI log analytics, trace anomaly detection, usage anomaly detection, and AI capacity planning as “Coming Soon” in specified plan columns.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Product
- KubeSense describes itself as an AI, LLM, and eBPF-powered observability platform for petabyte-scale performance.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Root cause analysis
- Its built-in RCA Agent analyzes logs, metrics, traces, and events in real time and provides AI-driven recommendations.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Security certifications
- KubeSense states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and ISO 27001 certified.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Security testing
- KubeSense says independent auditors conduct regular penetration testing of its API and services.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Service reliability
- KubeSense says it performs daily data backups, monitors services 24/7, and has on-call engineers and disaster recovery protocols.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- The pricing page states every plan includes enterprise-grade support, with plan-specific email, Slack, on-call, migration, and configuration support.checked 7 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Delaware, USAchecked 28 Sep 2001
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