AWS X-Ray
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VisitAWS X-Ray vs Uptrace
What both publish
| Fact | AWS X-Ray | Uptrace |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The API reference was updated October 7, 2026 and documents trace-management and service-map operations. | The guides index lists 50 OpenTelemetry integration guides spanning Go, Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, Ruby, Elixir, databases, infrastructure and AI. |
| Retention | X-Ray trace data is retained for 30 days. | Uptrace Cloud keeps data for 4 weeks by default, with cold storage options for up to 100 weeks. |
| Self-hosting | The daemon can run locally, on premises or on other AWS services, while uploading segments to the hosted X-Ray service. | A self-hosted installation runs the Uptrace binary with ClickHouse for telemetry, PostgreSQL for metadata and Redis for caching and background jobs. |
AWS X-Ray plans
- AWS X-Ray pay-as-you-goFree
- Free tierFree
- Usage above free tierFree
Uptrace plans
- CommunityFree
- Uptrace CloudFree
- Starter$39 a month
- Team$199 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick AWS X-Ray if…
X-Ray suits teams tracing application requests across AWS services and other dependencies. It may also fit teams using OpenTelemetry, though AWS recommends migrating to OpenTelemetry as SDK and daemon releases are limited to security fixes beginning February 25, 2026.
Pick Uptrace if…
Uptrace suits teams that need to correlate traces, metrics, and logs, and choose between cloud and self-hosted deployment. Its listed editions range from Community for individuals to Business for reliability and compliance needs.