Pixie

Open source

Open source eBPF-based observability platform that auto-collects metrics, traces, and logs from Kubernetes.

by New RelicOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): ebpf, kubernetes, observability, monitoring, debuggingVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/pixie-io/pixieVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Kubernetes monitoring, no-instrumentation telemetry via dynamic eBPF, metrics, events, traces and logs in seconds, debug-as-code with PXL scripts, application debugging platformVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Open-source Kubernetes-native observability that collects metrics, events, traces and logs via eBPF with no instrumentation.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Kubernetes observability, application debugging, auto-instrumented service monitoringVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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