Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onWindows, Mac, Linux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Profiling modessampling
- 4Supported languagesPython; C; C++; Cython
- 5CPU profilingYes
- 6Thread profilingYes
- 7Deployment modeldesktop
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
py-spy is ranked #19 of 29 in profiling software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Compared on profiling software
- Profiling modes
- samplinggithub.com
- Supported languages
- Python; C; C++; Cythongithub.com
- CPU profiling
- Yesgithub.com
- Thread profiling
- Yesgithub.com
- Deployment model
- desktopgithub.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Profiling Software in 2026#19 of 29
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