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Falco vs Tetragon

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FalcoTetragon
LanguageC++C
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars9.5k5.1k
Latest0.45.0v1.7.1
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 118 days between releases
Active contributors18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days32+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Sysdig Secure. Alternatives to Sysdig Secure →

    PartialFalcoThe runtime detection engine, without the hosted console, posture checks or vulnerability management.

    PartialTetragoneBPF runtime observability and enforcement in Kubernetes, without a hosted console.