Valgrind
6.3#15 in profiling softwareFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOS
VisitValgrind vs YourKit .NET Profiler
YourKit .NET Profiler
6.8#3 in profiling softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Valgrind | YourKit .NET Profiler |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Valgrind is an instrumentation framework for building dynamic analysis tools that detect memory and threading bugs and profile programs. | YourKit .NET Profiler profiles performance and memory in .NET and .NET Core applications. |
| Support | Users can seek help through documentation and the valgrind-users mailing list, but the project says answers from unpaid volunteers are not guaranteed. | Active support includes unlimited-incident email support and help with installation, product use, and general questions. |
Valgrind plans
- ValgrindFree
YourKit .NET Profiler plans
- Open source and free licenseFree
- Seat — annual subscription, single-seat$99 a year
- Seat — perpetual, single-seat$129, paid once
- Seat — annual subscription, five-seat$299 a year
- Seat — perpetual, five-seat$389, paid once
- Floating — annual subscription, single-user$499 a year
Pick Valgrind if…
Valgrind suits developers working on programs in any language, especially those using C or C++, who need to inspect memory, threading, or performance. It may also fit projects ranging from personal software to large systems.
Pick YourKit .NET Profiler if…
YourKit .NET Profiler suits developers and teams analyzing .NET application performance and memory locally or remotely. Its API, command-line tools, and CI monitoring support suit automated profiling workflows.