Superluminal Performance Profiler
Superluminal Performance Profiler is a paid CPU profiler for applications written in supported languages.
What Superluminal Performance Profiler is
Superluminal Performance Profiler is a paid CPU profiler for applications written in supported languages. It samples execution and places function timing and call order on a visual timeline organized by thread. Thread-state views help reveal stalls, lock contention, and interactions between threads. Callgraph, function list, butterfly, source, and mixed-mode disassembly views provide additional timing detail. The listed sampling range is 8 kHz to 40 kHz, depending on platform. The maker says browsing hundreds of gigabytes of profiling data remains responsive at 60 FPS, and profiling needs no code changes or instrumentation markers. Listed language support covers C++, Rust, and .NET, with Unreal, Unity, and Godot engines. Windows and Linux packages are available, while broader support includes Xbox and PlayStation. AI agents can analyze captures through SuperluminalCmd using CLI or MCP on the Insider channel. Personal costs €59, paid once; Business costs €289 a year.
Good
- Visual timeline shows per-thread timing and call order
- No code changes or instrumentation markers required
- Multiple drill-down views expose timing details
- Supports C++, Rust, and .NET
- Windows and Linux packages available
Watch out
- No free plan; only a 14-day trial
- GPU profiling is not supported
- Floating licenses are not offered
- AI capture recording is not yet available
Who it suits
It suits game developers and professionals in medical, finance, film, automotive, and other fields who need CPU and frame-time analysis. It also fits users working on Windows or Linux with supported languages or engines.
Verdict
Superluminal Performance Profiler combines thread-focused timelines with several detailed inspection views and broad listed language and engine support. Its paid plans and lack of GPU profiling matter when selecting a profiler.
Plans and prices
From Superluminal Performance Profiler's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | €59, paid once | individuals · non-commercial use · one year of free updates · email support · €59 perpetual |
| Business | €289 a year | businesses · commercial use · one year of free updates · email support · in-app chat support · €289 per seat / per year |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | enterprise use · site licensing · dedicated support channel · SAML 2.0 single sign on · Please contact us to discuss your needs. |
The facts
Each one read from Superluminal Performance Profiler's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI integration
- AI agents can access capture analysis through SuperluminalCmd using either a CLI or MCP; AI support is currently on the Insider channel.checked 7 Oct 2026
- AI limitation
- The maker says recording captures through AI agents is planned for a future update; current AI support analyzes captures.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Capture scale
- The maker says the UI remains responsive at 60 FPS while browsing hundreds of gigabytes of profiling data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Drill-down views
- The interface includes callgraph, function list, butterfly, source, and mixed-mode disassembly views with timing details.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says the profiler serves both game developers and other fields, including medical, finance, film, and automotive.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Languages and engines
- The site lists C++, Rust, and .NET languages and Unreal, Unity, and Godot engines.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The maker says floating licenses are not currently offered.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Superluminal takes appropriate security measures to protect personal data and requires the same of processors acting on its behalf.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Superluminal describes itself as a generic CPU profiler for applications written in supported languages.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Sampling
- The product page states sampling rates range from 8 kHz to 40 kHz, depending on platform.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Setup
- The maker says profiling requires no application code modifications or instrumentation markers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email or in-app chat, and the maker says support is handled directly by developers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Thread analysis
- The timeline shows thread states and helps identify stalls, lock contention, and interactions between threads.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Visual analysis
- Sampling data appears on a visual timeline with per-thread function timing and call order.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2017checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Zoetermeer, Netherlandschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Support currently includes Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and Linux; the download page offers Windows and Linux packages.checked 7 Oct 2026
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