BCC
5.7#22 in ebpf observability toolsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Metoro Kubernetes Profiling
7.5#3 in ebpf observability toolsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | BCC | Metoro Kubernetes Profiling |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | BCC provides kernel instrumentation in C, with front ends in Python and Lua. | Metoro lists Go, Python, C++, C, Rust, Node.js, and Java as supported runtimes, with host-level frames for other runtimes. |
| Purpose | BCC is a toolkit for creating efficient kernel tracing and manipulation programs using eBPF. | Metoro continuously profiles Kubernetes workloads using an eBPF sampling profiler running at the kernel level. |
| Support | The project points users to its GitHub issue tracker, the IOVisor mailing list, and the #iovisor IRC channel for project discussion and help. | The Scale plan includes support via Slack with Metoro engineers, while Enterprise includes 24/7 white-glove support and onboarding. |
BCC plans
- BCCFree
Metoro Kubernetes Profiling plans
- HobbyFree
- Cloud$20 a month
- Scale$20 a month
- BYOC—
- EnterprisePriced on request
- On Prem—
Pick BCC if…
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.
Pick Metoro Kubernetes Profiling if…
It suits teams investigating application CPU and memory behavior in supported Kubernetes environments, including third-party containers they do not build. The free plan may fit small deployments; larger environments can consider Scale or Enterprise.