BCC
5.7#22 in ebpf observability toolsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
Visit| Fact | BCC | Coroot |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository identifies Apache-2.0 as its license. | The Coroot repository is licensed under Apache License 2.0. |
| Linux requirement | The installation guide says Linux kernel 4.1 or newer is generally required, along with specified kernel configuration options. | Coroot requires a minimum supported Linux kernel version of 5.1 because it relies heavily on eBPF. |
| Purpose | BCC is a toolkit for creating efficient kernel tracing and manipulation programs using eBPF. | Coroot is an open-source observability platform powered by eBPF that collects metrics, logs, traces and profiling data without code changes. |
BCC suits developers and system operators who need Linux kernel tracing or network traffic controls using eBPF. It is a fit for users comfortable with self-hosted tools and the listed kernel and configuration requirements.
Coroot suits engineering and operations teams that need infrastructure observability without changing application code. It also fits organisations requiring self-hosting, Kubernetes or Docker coverage, cloud-cost visibility and automated incident analysis.