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Netdata vs Parca

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NetdataParca
LanguageGoTypeScript
LicenceGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
Stars81k5k
Latestv2.12.0v0.29.1
Last push2026-10-062026-09-29
Release cadenceabout 32 days between releasesabout 26 days between releases
Active contributors16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Datadog. Alternatives to Datadog →

    PartialNetdataPer-second infrastructure metrics and alerts; the agent is GPL, its dashboard UI is closed source.

    PartialParcaContinuous profiling only, with an eBPF agent that needs no code changes.