GNU gprof vs Valgrind
| GNU gprof | Valgrind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux, macOS, Android |
| Profiling modes | both | instrumentation |
| Supported languages | C, C++ | C, C++, Rust, assembly |
| CPU profiling | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | desktop | desktop |
| Memory profiling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Profiling Software. On Specifiction, Valgrind scores higher on our published basis.