Pyroscope
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What it is
Pyroscope is a profiling tool for examining CPU, memory, and thread activity in applications. It supports both profiling modes and lists language support for C/C++, Go, Rust, Zig, Java,.NET, Python, Ruby, PHP, Node.js, and Perl. The product is available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 50 GB of ingested data per month with 14-day retention. Pro costs $19 a month for the platform fee and includes 50 GB of monthly ingestion with 30-day retention; additional usage is billed separately. Enterprise has no listed price and carries a minimum commitment of $25,000 per year. Pyroscope was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA.
Spec sheet
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · grafana.com
- Founded
- 2021Read 23 Sep 2026 · grafana.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Profiles CPU, memory, and threads.
- Lists support for eleven programming languages.
- Available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and web.
- Free plan includes 50 GB monthly ingestion.
- Pro includes 30-day retention.
Limits
- Pro usage beyond included ingestion is billed separately.
- Enterprise requires a $25,000 per year minimum commit.
- Free plan retention is 14 days.
Who it suits
Pyroscope may suit developers and teams profiling applications written in its listed languages, across CPU, memory, and thread use. The plan limits and retention periods help teams assess which tier fits their data needs.
Verdict
Pyroscope specifies profiling coverage, supported languages, platforms, and included ingestion and retention by plan. The separate Pro usage billing and Enterprise minimum commitment are important pricing details to weigh.
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