bpftrace
6.2#13 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 | bpftrace | Metoro Kubernetes Profiling |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | bpftrace is a high-level tracing language for Linux for writing observability-based eBPF programs. | Metoro continuously profiles Kubernetes workloads using an eBPF sampling profiler running at the kernel level. |
| Security | As a security measure, bpftrace refuses to import files from world-writable directories. | Metoro states SOC 2 Type II certification, TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest, SSO/SAML, RBAC and audit logging for Cloud. |
| Support | The project README lists GitHub Discussions, the issue tracker, monthly office hours, and Discord as ways to get help or participate. | The Scale plan includes support via Slack with Metoro engineers, while Enterprise includes 24/7 white-glove support and onboarding. |
bpftrace plans
- bpftraceFree
Metoro Kubernetes Profiling plans
- HobbyFree
- Cloud$20 a month
- Scale$20 a month
- BYOC—
- EnterprisePriced on request
- On Prem—
Pick bpftrace if…
It suits Linux users who need kernel or user-space tracing for debugging and production workloads. Users should be comfortable with Linux kernel requirements and the operational risks of increasing the probe limit.
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.