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Parca vs Grafana Pyroscope

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ParcaGrafana Pyroscope
LanguageTypeScriptGo
LicenceApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
Stars5k12k
Latestv0.29.1v2.3.1
Last push2026-09-292026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 26 days between releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Datadog. Alternatives to Datadog →

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

    PartialGrafana PyroscopeContinuous profiling only, the part Datadog sells as its Continuous Profiler.